Oklahoma Sedation Regulations & Resources

State Regulation Resources for Oklahoma

Source	Type of Guidance	Impact	Guidance*
Oklahoma Board of Nursing	Nursing Guideline (11/08)	RNs	Moderate (Conscious) Sedation Guidelines for Registered Nurse Managing and Monitoring Patients (11-11-2008) The registered nurse (RN) is authorized by institutional policy to administer, manage and/or monitor moderate (conscious) sedation of patients for short-term therapeutic, diagnostic or surgical procedures provided specified knowledge and training requirements are met. A licensed nurse who is not a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist may not administer or monitor any and all drugs used in general anesthesia or moderate (conscious) sedation if the drug manufacturer's general warning advises the drug should be administered and monitored by persons experienced in the use of general anesthesia who are not involved in the conduct of the surgical and/or diagnostic procedure. Read the Board of Nursing Guideline
Other State Resources
Oklahoma Board of Nursing Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act Oklahoma Board of Nursing Guidelines and Position Statements Oklahoma Nurses Association Oklahoma Medical Licensure & Supervision Oklahoma Board of Osteopathic Examiners Oklahoma Association of Nurse Anesthetists

*This page last updated March 9, 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 Oklahoma 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.