Nursing Practice Topics

• CDC Resources for Healthcare Professionals Caring for COVID-19 Patients
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a wide range of resources and information available regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

• Joint Statement on Pain Management
  Joint statement intended to reassure health care professionals pain management is a legitimate and necessary aspect of patient care.

• Obtaining a School Nurse License
  Information about the process to obtain a school nurse license.

• Patient Abandonment FAQ

• Practicing Nursing in Emergency Situations FAQ

• Professional Boundaries
  Read about professional boundaries in nursing

• Registration for Voluntary Health Care Provider
  Learn about how to register for the voluntary health care provider program.

• RN Administration of Anesthetics
  Read the Board's Statement of Accountability by the Registered Nurse for Administration of Medications as Anesthetics

• Statement of Support for a Statewide Culture of Learning
  On October 8, 2009, the Minnesota Board of Nursing reaffirmed the Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) Statement of Support for a Statewide Culture of Justice, Learning and Accountability because the concept of Just Culture as articulated in the Statement remains relevant to the work of the Board and consistent with the Board's mission, vision, values, and philosophy of discipline.

• Telenursing Across State Borders
  Nurses are advised to contact other state boards when practicing across state borders

• TERCAP
  Learn about the national database on nursing practice breakdown and their root causes.

• Use of Condition-Specific Protocols FAQ

• Use of Protocols
  What should a nurse consider when considering accepting a delegation of implementation of a protocol which results in a prescription.

• Use of Social Media by Nurses
  The National Council of State Boards of Nursing has developed several resources to assist nurses as they develop knowledge and judgment regarding use of social media.