State Regulation Resources for Wisconsin
| Source | Type of Guidance | Impact | Guidance* |
| Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing | Registered Nurse Practice – FAQ
(04/09) | RNs | Is it permissible for a registered nurse, who is not a nurse anesthetist/CRNA, to administer Propofol for moderate sedation? (last updated 4-9-2009)
The question of who can administer the drug Propofol has arisen, particularly in free-standing ambulatory surgery centers and in endoscopic procedure suites. As with any IV medication, the person who gives the medication should have knowledge of the medication that is being delivered, should be properly educated in the administration of the drug, have the appropriate skill level in monitoring the patient and have appropriate medical personnel available in the event of an adverse reaction. Every institution that uses Propofol should have a policy and procedure regarding the administration of the drug.
Read the DRL Registered Nurse Practice - FAQ
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Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS)
| Wisconsin Administrative Code
(01/09)
| MDs, DOs, RNs,
CRNAs
| Chapter 124: Hospitals (1-2009) - Page 124 124.20(3)(b)3: If anesthetics are not administered by a qualified anesthesiologist, they shall be administered by a physician anesthetist, dental anesthetist, podiatrist or a registered nurse anesthetist, under supervision as defined by medical staff policy. The hospital, on recommendation of the medical staff, shall designate persons qualified to administer anesthetics and shall determine what each person is qualified to do. Read DHS Chapter 124 |
Other State Resources
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State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing - Board of Nursing
Wisconsin State Nurses Association
State of Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists
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*This page last updated March 11, 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 Wisconsin 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.