- (1) The licensed nurse may receive handwritten, verbal, or electronic medical orders from the legally authorized prescriber relayed by another licensed or registered health care professional, or registered or certified medical assistant.
- (2) The licensed nurse may implement approved medical protocols and standing orders at the direction of a legally authorized prescriber.
- (3) The licensed nurse shall follow the facility policy and procedures on verifying and implementing electronic orders.
Author: Alabama Board of Nursing
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-21-1 (3), 34-21-2(c)(21).
History: New Rule: Filed November 23, 2009; effective December 28, 2009. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 25, 2016; effective September 8, 2016. Amended: Filed July 20, 2018; effective September 3, 2018.