State Regulation Resources for Massachusetts
| Source | Type of Guidance | Impact | Guidance* |
Massachusetts
Board of Registration in Nursing
| Advisory Rulings on Nursing Practice
(06/09)
| RNs | Advisory Ruling #9101: Procedural Sedation and/or Mild to Moderate Sedation/Analgesia (6-10-2009)
The Registered Nurse may engage in the administration of minimal to moderate sedation/analgesia: - Under the supervision of an authorized prescriber in accordance with accepted professional standards, and
- Provided that the individual has the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the practice and that organizational requirements are met.
Read the complete Advisory Ruling
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Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
| Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Board News, APRIL 2007 VOLUME 2, NUMBER 2
(04/07)
| RNs | Question of the Month (4-2007) - Page 7
Q. I work in a diagnostic area of my hospital and recently the nurse manager has circulated a policy that directs me to administer Propofol as conscious sedation if ordered by the physician. Is this acceptable?
(Excerpt)
A. The Board has determined that administering conscious sedation is within the legal scope of nursing practice. Further, it is the Board's determination that if Propofol is ordered as conscious sedation, and if the nurse meets the requirements to administer conscious sedation, then he/she is practicing within his/her legal scope. The Board reminds all nurses that when engaging in any procedure, the nurse is held directly and individually accountable for his/her actions. In addition to complying with the requirements to administer conscious sedation (See Advisory Ruling above)
The nurse administering Propofol must be familiar with the onset, peak and action of the drug, be readily prepared to intervene in the event of an untoward effect, and know how to access and use emergency equipment as necessary.
Read the April 2007 Newsletter (Page 7)
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Other State Resources
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Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Massachusetts Nursing Statutes, Rules and Regulations
Massachusetts Advisory Rulings on Nursing Practice
Massachusetts Nurses Association
Massachusetts Board of Registraion in Medicine
Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthetists |
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*This page last updated February 13, 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 Massachusetts 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.