Section 1300.43  Standards of Professional Conduct for Licensed Practical Nurses

a)         The Licensed Practical Nurse shall:

1)         Practice in accordance with the Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act and this Part;

2)         Uphold federal and State regulations regarding controlled substances and alcohol;

3)         Practice nursing only when in functional physical and mental health;

4)         Be accountable for his or her own nursing actions and competencies;

5)         Practice or offer to practice only within the scope permitted by law and within the licensee's own educational preparation and competencies;

6)         Perform nursing actions only under direction except as stated in the Act in the event of an emergency in which an individual's life or health are in imminent danger;

7)         Seek instruction and supervision from qualified individuals when implementing new or unfamiliar nursing activities;

8)         Report unsafe, unethical and illegal health care practice or conditions to appropriate authorities;

9)         Assume responsibility for continued professional growth and education to reflect knowledge and understanding of current nursing care practice;

b)         Violations of this Section may result in discipline as specified in Section 10-45 of the Act.  All disciplinary hearings shall be conducted in accordance with 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1110.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 8582, effective April 21, 2006)