Md. Code Regs. 10.39.04.02 - Definitions
A. In this chapter,
the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(8)
(9) "Registered nurse (RN)" means an individual who:
(1) "Board" means the Maryland Board of
Nursing.
(2) "Certificate" means a
certificate issued by the Board to practice as a certified medication
technician in this State.
(3)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
(a)
"Certified nursing assistant (CNA)" means an individual, regardless of title,
who:
(i) Routinely performs delegated nursing
tasks which were delegated by a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practice
nurse (LPN) for compensation; and
(ii) Is certified under COMAR
10.39.01.
(b) "Certified
nursing assistant (CNA)" does not include:
(i) A medication technician; or
(ii) An individual who merely provides
assistance with activities of daily living unless the client's needs are such
that adverse health consequences are predictable.
(4) "Clinical refresher course"
means a course of study approved by the Board to maintain the medication
technician's knowledge and skill to administer medication.
(5) "Licensed practical nurse (LPN)" means an
individual who:
(a) Is licensed by the Board
to practice licensed practical nursing; or
(b) Has a multistate licensure privilege to
practice licensed practical nursing.
(6) "Medication technician (MT)" means an
individual who:
(a) Has successfully
completed a Board-approved MT training program;
(b) Meets any other qualifications set by the
Board; and
(c) Is certified by the
Board as a MT.
(7)
"Medication technician training program" means a course of training approved by
the Board that meets the basic MT core curriculum and content training specific
to the setting in which the MT will work.
(8) "Multistate licensure privilege" has the
meaning set forth in COMAR
10.27.01.01B.
(a) Is licensed by the Board to practice
registered nursing; or
(b) Has a
multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing.
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