(4) |
A nurse must be reported to the Board for
the following conduct:
(a) |
Practicing nursing
as a registered professional nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a
licensed practical nurse, without a valid, current license, except as otherwise
permitted under Code Section
43-26-12 or
43-26-41, as applicable; |
(b) |
Practicing nursing as a registered
professional nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a licensed
practical nurse under cover of any diploma, license, or record illegally or
fraudulently obtained, signed, or issued; |
(c) |
Practicing nursing as a registered
professional nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a licensed
practical nurse during the time the applicable license is suspended, revoked,
surrendered, or administratively revoked for failure to renew; |
(d) |
Using any words, abbreviations, figures,
letters, title, sign, card, or device implying that such person is a registered
professional nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a licensed
practical nurse unless such person is duly licensed or recognized by the
applicable board to practice as such under the provisions of this
chapter; |
(e) |
Fraudulently
furnishing a license to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse, an
advanced practice registered nurse, or a licensed practical nurse; |
(f) |
Knowingly aiding or abetting any person
in violating this chapter; |
(g) |
While holding a license as a nurse, convicted of any felony, crime involving
moral turpitude, or crime violating a federal or state law relating to
controlled substances or dangerous drugs in the courts of this state, any other
state, territory, or country, or in the courts of the United States, including,
but not limited to, a plea of nolo contendere entered to the charge;
or |
(h) |
While holding a license as a
nurse, currently or previously displaying an inability to practice nursing as a
registered professional nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, a
licensed undergraduate nurse, or a licensed practical nurse with reasonable
skill and safety due to use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, or
chemicals. |
(i) |
An error that
contributed to a patient's death or serious harm. |
(j) |
A violation of the Board's Unprofessional
Conduct Rule
410-10-.03 |
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