Ind. Code § 25-23-1-1.2

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 25-23-1-1.2 - "Licensed practical nurse"

As used in this chapter, "licensed practical nurse" means a person who holds a valid license issued under this chapter or IC 25-42 and who functions at the direction of:

(1) a registered nurse;

(2) a physician with an unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine;

(3) a licensed dentist;

(4) a licensed chiropractor;

(5) a licensed optometrist; or

(6) a licensed podiatrist;

in the performance of activities commonly performed by practical nurses and requiring special knowledge or skill.

IC 25-23-1-1.2

Amended by P.L. 156-2020,SEC. 102, eff. 7/1/2020.

As added by P.L. 169-1985, SEC.65. Amended by P.L. 181-2002, SEC.4; P.L. 1-2007, SEC.171; P.L. 134-2008, SEC.27.