State Regulation Resources for Pennsylvania
Source Type of Guidance
Impact
Guidance*
Pennsylvania Code
Chapter 21. State Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations
(10/98)
RNs

Chapter 21.413: Interpretations regarding the administration of drugs—statement of policy (10-24-1998)

The registered nurse who is not a certified registered nurse anesthetist may administer intravenous conscious sedation medications during minor therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, provided that specified knowledge, skills, supervision, intuitional, and patient safety requirements are met.

Read Pennsylvania Code Chapter 21.413 

Pennsylvania CodeTitle 28:
Health And Safety
(11/99)

MDs, RNs,
CRNAs

Chapter 555.32 Ambulatory Surgical Facilities: Administration of anesthesia (11-22-1999)

Anesthetics shall be administered by anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Read Pennsylvania Code Title 28 Chapter 555.32

Other State Resources

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Pennsylvania Professional Nursing Law
Pennsylvania Nurses Association
Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
 
Pennsylvania State Board of Osteopathic Medicine 
Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists

 

*This page last updated March 23, 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 Pennsylvania 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.