State Regulation Resources for South Carolina
| Source | Type of Guidance
| Impact
| Guidance* |
South Carolina Board of Nursing
| Board of Nursing Advisory Opinion (05/06)
| RNs | Advisory Opinion #25: Is it within the role and scope of responsibilities of the registered nurse (RN) to administer pharmacological agents intravenously for sedation? (5-2006)
- It is within the role and scope of the responsibilities of the RN to administer medications for sedation as ordered by a licensed physician, dentist or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). THIS ADVISORY DOES NOT APPLY TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF AGENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANALGESIA/PAIN MANAGEMENT.
- RNs who are not qualified anesthesia providers:
- May not administer agents used primarily as anesthetics, including, but not limited to Ketamine, Propofol, Etomidate, Sodium Thiopental, Methohexital, Fentanyl, all extrapotent opiates, nitrous oxide, or inhalation agents. (Certain exceptions apply as outlined in the full statement.)
- May not be authorized to manage deep sedation or anesthesia for short-term diagnostic, therapeutic, or surgical procedures.
Read Advisory Opinion #25
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South Carolina Board of Nursing
| Board of Nursing Position Statement
| RNs | Position Statement: The Role of the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Management of Patients Receiving IV Conscious Sedation for Short-term Therapeutic, Diagnostic, or Surgical Procedures It is within the scope of practice of a registered nurse to manage the care of patients receiving IV conscious sedation during therapeutic, diagnostic, or surgical procedures provided that: - Administration of IV conscious sedation medications by non-anesthetist RN's is allowed by state laws and institutional policy, procedures, and protocol.
- Specified knowledge, supervision, and skills requirements are met
Read the South Carolina Board of Nursing Position Statement (No document date provided. Date Accessed: 3/7/10) |
South Carolina Legislature
| Code of Regulations of South Carolina (effective September 25, 2009) CHAPTER 81: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-- State Board Of Medical Examiners | MDs, DOs, RNs, CRNAs
| Article 9: Office-based Surgery. [SC ADC 81-96] (9-2009) E. Standards for Office Procedures Sedation/analgesia or anesthesia must be administered or supervised only by a duly licensed, qualified and competent physician. CRNAs, AAs, or other qualified practitioners who administer sedation/analgesia or anesthesia as part of a medical procedure must have training and experience appropriate to the level of sedation/analgesia or anesthesia administered and function in accordance with their scope of practice. Read SC ADC 81-96 |
| South Carolina Legislature | Code of Regulations of South Carolina (effective September 26, 2008) CHAPTER 61: Department of Health and Environmental Control | MDs, DOs, RNs, CRNAs | SECTION 91: Standards for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities. [SC ADC 61-91] (9-2008) 804. Anesthesia Services Anesthesia shall be administered only by: - An anesthesiologist
- A physician, other than an anesthesiologist, or dentist, or podiatrist who is qualified to administer anesthesia pursuant to the S.C. Code of Laws
- A certified registered nurse anesthetist
- A registered nurse anesthetist
- An anesthesiologist's assistant
Read SC ADC 61-91 |
Other State Resources
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South Carolina Board of Nursing South Carolina Board of Nursing Policies South Carolina Board of Nursing Advisory Opinions South Carolina Board of Nursing Position Statements South Carolina Nurses Association South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners South Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists |
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*This page last updated March 7, 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 South Carolina 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.