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Emergency Law Inventory | Full Law Text

Law Number

N.D. Cent. Code, 43-12.1-12

Summary Title

Scope of Practice: Nurse at Scene of Emergency

Summary

A licensed nurse can, in good faith, provide nursing care at the scene of an accident. When an emergency declaration is in effect, a nurse can, in good faith, initiate any therapeutic treatment.

Full Title

Emergency treatment by nurses

Full Text

A nurse licensed under this chapter, who, in good faith, provides nursing care at the scene of an emergency, may provide only that nursing care as in the nurse’s judgment is at the time indicated. In the event of a disaster, a licensed nurse may initiate any therapeutic measure that is indicated according to that nurse’s judgment.

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