State Regulation Resources for Alaska
| Source | Type of Guidance | Impact | Guidance* |
Alaska Board of Nursing
| Board of Nursing Advisory Opinion
(10/09)
| RNs | Nursing Advisory Opinion: Nurse Administration of Sedating and Anesthetic Agents (9/2007; Revised 10-2009) - Page 2
It is within the role and scope of practice for a Registered Nurse (RN) under the direction of a LIP (Licensed Independent Practitioner), in the acute care setting in accordance with specified guidelines to: - Administer sedating agents in the acute care setting for minimal sedation (anxiolysis) moderate (procedural) sedation.
- Administer sedating and anesthetic agents [such as propofol, etomidate, etc.] to produce moderate procedural sedation, moderate procedural sedation for the non-intubated or intubated/ventilated patient.
It is not within the role and scope of practice for a Registered Nurse (RN) to: - Administer anesthetic agents [such as propofol, etomidate, etc.] for the purpose of anxiolysis; benzodiazepines and opioids are approved for anxiolysis.
Read the Board’s advisory opinion and requirements |
Other State Resources
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Alaska Board of Nursing
Alaska Nursing Statutes and Regulations
Alaska Board of Nursing Advisory Opinions
Alaska Nurses Association
Alaska State Medical Board
Alaska Association of Nurse Anesthetists |
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*This page last updated February 4,2010. The summaries, links and other materials provided on this page are for informational purposes only, may not be comprehensive or applicable to your situation, and nothing on this website constitutes medical, nursing or legal advice. Other rules or regulations may apply. Please consult a lawyer to determine compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Please consult the Alaska State Board of Nursing or other appropriate medical professionals or administrators before administering anesthetic or sedative products, to determine proper conduct in your particular situation, to assess currentness of regulations, and to comply with individual facility guidelines and policies.