61-3-6. Administration of anesthetics, sedatives and general
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anesthesia.
A. A currently licensed certified registered nurse anesthetist may administer general anesthesia to any person.
B. A registered nurse currently licensed pursuant to the Nursing Practice Act may, upon the successful completion of required training programs, administer anesthetics, as ordered by a licensed physician or independent provider or per employing organization protocol, up to and including moderate sedation to any person.
History: 1953 Comp., § 67-2-4.1, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 149, § 2; 1979, ch. 379, § 2; 1985, ch. 67, § 3; 1991, ch. 190, § 4; 1997, ch. 244, § 5; 2005, ch. 307, § 2; 2025, ch. 101, § 2.