New Mexico Legalities of Infusion Therapy

It is imperative that all nurses understand the rules and regulations set forth by the state that governs the nurse’s practice. Each state has rules and regulations that differ from one another, therefore it is necessary for each nurse to know the specific state(s) in which he or she practices; guidelines, rules and laws. The following information guides facilities, organizations, and all licensed nurses regarding the New Mexico's State Board of Nursing's guidelines pertaining to infusion therapy practices. The New Mexico State Board of Nursing, through the nurse practice act, mandates the requirements that must be followed to practice infusion therapy. This course will guide you through the New Mexico State Board of Nursing website, nurse practice act, scope of practice and delegation procedures that impact the provision of infusion therapies by nurses. It is always recommended that the Board’s website be checked independently as any state board can append, amend and change the rules and regulations that nurses are expected to follow.

In early 2021, the Infusion Nurses Society (INS), recognized as the global authority in infusion therapy, released the updated Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice. The INS sets the accepted standards for infusion therapy practice for all healthcare settings. This course is based on the current best practices as defined by the Infusion Nursing Society and other governing agencies such as the CDC, and FDA.

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Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

  1. List the 2 components required for the LVN to practice IV therapy in the state of New Mexico. 
  2. Describe delegation procedures for New Mexico nurses.
  3. Explain how the Nurse Licensure Compact impacts the nurse's provision of infusion therapy
  4. List 3 requirements specified by the New Mexico BON that nurses must meet to maintain individual competence in nurse practice.

 

Curriculum

Chapter 1: Nursing Regulations and State Boards of Nursing

  • Boards of Nursing
  • Nurse Practice Acts
  • Licensure
Chapter 2: New Mexico State Board of Nursing
  • Mission
  • Board Meetings
  • New Mexico Board of Nursing Bulletin

Chapter 3: New Mexico Nurse Practice Act

  • Nurse Licensure Compact

Chapter 4: New Mexico Scope of Practice

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse Scope of Practice
  • Registered Nurse Scope of Practice
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Scope of Practice

Chapter 5: Delegation

Chapter 6: Standards of Nursing Practice

  • General Standards
  • LPN Standards
  • RN Standards

Price: $10.00

Contact Hour: 1

Course Author

Capra Garrison

Capra Garrison, Registered Nurse, has more than 33 years of experience in infusion therapy and the instruction of licensed nurses in infusion therapy continuing education. Her experience comes from multiple infusion settings: acute care, ambulatory infusion centers, home infusion, long term care continuing education provider, and long term care pharmacy quality assurance consultant.

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Course Accreditation

All states recognize our courses for accredited continuing nursing education, CNE, contact hours. This course is accredited by the following boards:

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #: CEP 15467.

Provider approved by the New Mexico Board of Nursing through CE Broker, Provider #: 50-13256.

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