State Regulation Resources for Arizona
SourceType of GuidanceImpact Guidance*
Arizona Board of Nursing
Board of Nursing Advisory Opinion
(05/08)
 RNs

Advisory Opinion on Conscious Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures (5-2008)- Page 1

It is within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse (RN) to administer medications* to provide conscious sedation for the purposes of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as specified training and knowledge requirements are met.

*Medications may include those classified as anesthetic agents, but are not to be administered to provide anesthesia.
Read the Board’s advisory opinion and requirements.

Other State Resources

Arizona Board of Nursing
Arizona Nurse Practice Act 
Arizona Board of Nursing Advisory Opinions  
Arizona Nurses Association
Arizona Medical Board 
Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners
Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists

 

*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 Arizona 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.