Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Licensing
Section 8-311 - Scope of Licensed Practical Nurse License

(a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, a license to practice licensed practical nursing authorizes the licensed practical nurse to practice licensed practical nursing while the license is effective.
    (b)    (1)    The licensed practical nurse is a recognized member of the health professional team and performs an integral part of nursing.
        (2)    Except as provided in the rules and regulations of the Board adopted under § 8-205 of this title, a licensed practical nurse may practice licensed practical nursing only in a team relationship with at least one licensed health professional who is not a licensed practical nurse.
    (c)    A licensed practical nurse may administer treatment or medication only if the treatment or medication is prescribed by an individual who is authorized by law to prescribe medication or treatment.
    (d)    A licensed practical nurse may teach or supervise commensurate with the education and demonstrated competencies of the licensed practical nurse.
    (e)    A licensed practical nurse may practice practical nursing using only the name in which the license has been issued.

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Maryland Statutes

Health Occupations

Title 8 - Nurses

Subtitle 3 - Licensing

Section 8-301 - License Required; Exceptions; Multistate Privileges

Section 8-302 - Qualifications of Applicants

Section 8-302.1 - Qualification for Advanced Practice Certification

Section 8-303 - Application to Central Repository for Criminal History Record Information

Section 8-304 - Applications for Licenses