[§457-2.6]  Licensed practical nurse.  Practice as a licensed practical nurse means the directed scope of nursing practice, regardless of compensation or personal profit, that takes place under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or other health care provider authorized by the State, and is guided by the scope of practice authorized by this chapter, the rules of the board, and nursing standards established or recognized by the board including but not limited to:

     (1)  The National Council of State Boards of Nursing Model Nursing Practice Act, Article II, Scope of Nursing Practice, § 3; and

     (2)  The National Council of State Boards of Nursing Model Nursing Administrative Rules, Chapter Two, Standards of Nursing Practice, sections 2.3.1 through 2.3.3;

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 457-2.6

  • Advanced practice registered nurse: means a registered nurse who has met the qualifications for advanced practice registered nurse licensure set forth in this chapter and through rules of the board, which shall include educational requirements. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 457-2
  • Board: means the state board of nursing. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 457-2
  • NCSBN: means the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 457-2
  • Nurse: means a person licensed under this chapter or a person who holds a license under the laws of another state or territory of the United States that is equivalent to a license under this chapter. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 457-2
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.

provided that NCSBN shall have no legal authority over the board and shall have no legal authority or powers of oversight of the board in the exercise of its powers and duties authorized by law.