Notice of Declaratory Statement

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division of Medical Quality Assurance
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Nursing has received the petition for declaratory statement from Ladena Rhoden, RN.The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to the applicability of Section 464.003(3)(a), Florida Statutes as it applies to the petitioner.
Specifically, the Petitioner requests that the Board issue a Declaratory Statement determining under the provisions of Section 464.003(3)(a), Florida Statutes, whether the assessment of PICC tip placement on x-ray is within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse who has the requisite specialized knowledge needed and whose competency or judgment and skill is verified and documented.
A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Rick Garcia, Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3259.