Notice of Change/Withdrawal

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Nursing
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B9-8.005: Unprofessional Conduct
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 35 No. 26, July 2, 2009 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.

The change corrects the cross-references in paragraphs (4) and (6) of the rule text.

Paragraph (4) of the said rule shall read as follows:

(4) In order to administer or monitor any pharmacologic agents in accordance with subsection (1) or (2) above, a registered nurse must:

Paragraph (6) of the said rule shall read as follows:

(6) Pharmacologic agents that may be administered by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) shall not include medications that are intended to result in loss of consciousness such as propofol, penthothal, dexmedetomidine, or any medication which the manufacturer’s package insert states should be administered only by individuals trained in the administration of general anesthesia.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Rick Garcia, Executive Director, Board of Nursing/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3252