1. (1) The practical nurse shall:

   1. (a) have knowledge of the statutes and rules governing nursing and function within the legal boundaries of practical nursing practice;
   2. (b) accept responsibility for individual nursing actions and competence;
   3. (c) function under the supervision of licensed health care providers as per 37-8-102, MCA;
   4. (d) consult with and seek guidance from registered nurses and/or other health team members as necessary;
   5. (e) function as a member of the health team;
   6. (f) contribute to the formulation, interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of the objectives and policies related to practical nursing practice;
   7. (g) participate in the evaluation of nursing practices;
   8. (h) report unsafe nursing practice to the board and unsafe practice conditions to recognized authorities;
   9. (i) report the practice of nursing by unlicensed individuals to the board;
   10. (j) conduct practice without discrimination on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, or handicap;
   11. (k) respect the dignity and rights of clients regardless of social or economic status, personal attributes, or nature of health problems;
   12. (l) respect the client's right to privacy by protecting confidential information, unless obligated by law to disclose such information;
   13. (m) respect the property of clients, family, significant others, and the employer; and
   14. (n) follow the written, established policies and procedures of the health care organization that are consistent with this chapter.

Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-8-202, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-8-202, MCA

History: NEW, 1985 MAR p. 1556, Eff. 10/18/85; TRANS, from Commerce, & AMD, 2006 MAR p. 2035, Eff. 8/25/06; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 1709, Eff. 8/15/08.