State Regulations
The regulations governing sedation administration by nursing personnel vary from state to state. It is important for nurses and physicians to understand and comply with state licensure, the state nurse practice act, and individual institutional policies.

Choose your state from the map or dropdown list below to get a summary of state-specific regulations as well as links you can follow to nurse and medical board web sites and other state resources. The regulations posted on this site are reviewed and updated approximately quarterly to ensure they match the most current state resources.
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The information provided on the state pages is not intended to be comprehensive; it represents available information published online by State Nursing Boards, State Medical Boards, and various legislative entities, as of the date the page was last updated. Health care professionals are advised to consult a lawyer to determine compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and to consult their 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 current regulations, and to comply with individual facility guidelines and policies.