"Licensed Practical Nurse"

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Sec. 1.2. 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.

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; P.L.156-2020, SEC.102.


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