Effective: April 6, 2017
Latest Legislation: House Bill 216 - 131st General Assembly
(A) No person shall engage in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse, represent the person as being a registered nurse, or use the title "registered nurse," the initials "R.N.," or any other title implying that the person is a registered nurse, for a fee, salary, or other consideration, or as a volunteer, without holding a current, valid license as a registered nurse under this chapter.
(B) No person shall knowingly do any of the following without holding a current, valid license to practice nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse issued under this chapter:
(1) Engage in the practice of nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse;
(2) Represent the person as being an advanced practice registered nurse;
(3) Use the title "advanced practice registered nurse," the initials "A.P.R.N.," or any other title implying that the person is an advanced practice registered nurse, for a fee, salary, or other consideration, or as a volunteer.
(C) No person who is not otherwise authorized to do so shall knowingly prescribe or personally furnish drugs or therapeutic devices without holding a current, valid license to practice nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse issued under this chapter and being designated as a clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse-midwife, or certified nurse practitioner under section 4723.42 of the Revised Code;
(D) No person shall engage in the practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse, represent the person as being a licensed practical nurse, or use the title "licensed practical nurse," the initials "L.P.N.," or any other title implying that the person is a licensed practical nurse, for a fee, salary, or other consideration, or as a volunteer, without holding a current, valid license as a practical nurse under this chapter.
(E) No person shall use the titles or initials "graduate nurse," "G.N.," "professional nurse," "P.N.," "graduate practical nurse," "G.P.N.," "practical nurse," "P.N.," "trained nurse," "T.N.," or any other statement, title, or initials that would imply or represent to the public that the person is authorized to practice nursing in this state, except as follows:
(1) A person licensed under this chapter to practice nursing as a registered nurse may use that title and the initials "R.N.";
(2) A person licensed under this chapter to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse may use that title and the initials "L.P.N.";
(3) A person licensed under this chapter to practice nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse and designated as a certified registered nurse anesthetist may use that title or the initials "A.P.R.N.-C.R.N.A.";
(4) A person licensed under this chapter to practice nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse and designated as a clinical nurse specialist may use that title or the initials "A.P.R.N.-C.N.S.";
(5) A person licensed under this chapter to practice nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse and designated as a certified nurse-midwife may use that title or the initials "A.P.R.N.-C.N.M.";
(6) A person licensed under this chapter to practice nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse and designated as a certified nurse practitioner may use that title or the initials "A.P.R.N.-C.N.P.";
(7) A person licensed under this chapter to practice nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse may use the title "advanced practice registered nurse" or the initials "A.P.R.N."
(F) No person shall employ a person not licensed as a registered nurse under this chapter to engage in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse.
No person shall knowingly employ a person not licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse under this chapter to engage in the practice of nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse.
No person shall employ a person not licensed as a practical nurse under this chapter to engage in the practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse.
(G) No person shall sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any nursing diploma, license, certificate, renewal, or record, or aid or abet such acts.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 47 | Occupations-Professions
Section 4723.01 | Nurse Definitions.
Section 4723.011 | "Registered Nurse".
Section 4723.02 | Board of Nursing.
Section 4723.03 | Unlicensed Practice.
Section 4723.05 | Appointment of Executive Director - Duties.
Section 4723.06 | Board of Nursing - Powers and Duties.
Section 4723.061 | Minor Violations.
Section 4723.062 | Nursing Special Issue Fund.
Section 4723.063 | [Repealed Effective 12/31/2023] Nurse Education Grant Program.
Section 4723.064 | Access to Information From Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway.
Section 4723.07 | Administrative Rules.
Section 4723.072 | Prelicensure Nursing Education Program Faculty Criteria.
Section 4723.081 | Fees in Excess of Statutory Amounts.
Section 4723.082 | Depositing Receipts.
Section 4723.09 | License Application.
Section 4723.091 | Request for Criminal Records Check.
Section 4723.092 | Ineligibility for Licensure.
Section 4723.10 | National Standardized Nursing Examination.
Section 4723.11 | Nurse Licensure Compact.
Section 4723.112 | Multistate License to Practice Nursing; Fee.
Section 4723.113 | Comments on Proposed Rules via Teleconference.
Section 4723.114 | Employer Obligations Regarding Nurses Holding Multistate Licenses.
Section 4723.115 | No Limits on Collective Bargaining, Board Authority.
Section 4723.116 | Grants From National Council.
Section 4723.15 | Legacy Provisions.
Section 4723.151 | Unlicensed Practice.
Section 4723.16 | Offering Services Through Authorized Business Entity.
Section 4723.18 | Administration of Adult Intravenous Therapy.
Section 4723.181 | Intravenous Therapy Procedures.
Section 4723.24 | License or Certificate Renewal; Notice of Change of Address.
Section 4723.26 | Volunteer Nursing Certificate.
Section 4723.271 | Replacement Copies of Certificates.
Section 4723.28 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 4723.281 | Summary Suspension Without a Hearing - Automatic Suspensions.
Section 4723.282 | Establishing Practice Intervention and Improvement Program.
Section 4723.29 | Subpoena Power.
Section 4723.33 | Protection Against Retaliatory Action.
Section 4723.34 | Reporting Misconduct.
Section 4723.35 | Substance Use Disorder Monitoring Program.
Section 4723.40 | Injunctions.
Section 4723.41 | Requirements for Practicing Nurse-Midwifery or Other Specialty.
Section 4723.42 | Issuing Designation.
Section 4723.43 | Scope of Specialized Nursing Services.
Section 4723.431 | Standard Care Arrangements.
Section 4723.432 | Cooperation in Investigations.
Section 4723.433 | Clinical Support Functions and Delegation.
Section 4723.434 | Lawful Activities.
Section 4723.435 | Written Policies Regarding Nurse Anesthetists.
Section 4723.44 | Unauthorized Practice.
Section 4723.45 | Supervision of Nurse-Midwifery.
Section 4723.46 | Establishing List of Approved National Certifying Organizations.
Section 4723.47 | License Suspension or Revocation.
Section 4723.48 | Delegation of Authority to Administer Certain Drugs.
Section 4723.482 | Items Submitted With Application.
Section 4723.483 | Epinephrine Autoinjectors.
Section 4723.484 | Overdose Reversal Drugs Prescribed or Furnished Without Examination.
Section 4723.485 | Authorizing Others to Furnish Supplies of Overdose Reversal Drugs.
Section 4723.486 | Authorizing Others to Administer Overdose Reversal Drugs.
Section 4723.489 | Delegated Authority to Administer Drugs.
Section 4723.4811 | Furnishing or Prescribing Glucagon, Immunity.
Section 4723.493 | Advisory Committee on Advanced Practice Registered Nursing.
Section 4723.50 | Administrative Rules for Prescribing Drugs and Therapeutic Devices.
Section 4723.51 | Standards and Procedures for Medication-Assisted Treatment; Adoption of Rules.
Section 4723.52 | Failure to Comply With Applicable Laws and Regulations.
Section 4723.61 | Medication Aide Advisory Council Definitions.
Section 4723.64 | Administration of Medications by Medication Aides.
Section 4723.65 | Application for Certification as Medication Aide.
Section 4723.651 | Eligibility for Medication Aide Certificate - Issuance - Duration.
Section 4723.652 | Sanctions Against Certificate Applicants or Holders.
Section 4723.653 | Medication Aide; Certificate Required.
Section 4723.66 | Application for Medication Aide Training Program.
Section 4723.67 | Administration of Medications by Aides - Delegation by Nurse Required.
Section 4723.68 | Limitation of Liability of Delegating Nurse or Person Reporting Medication Error.
Section 4723.69 | Board to Adopt Program Implementation Rules.
Section 4723.71 | Advisory Group on Dialysis.
Section 4723.72 | Permitted Activities.
Section 4723.73 | Dialysis Technicians - Prohibited Acts.
Section 4723.74 | Approving Operation of Dialysis Training Program.
Section 4723.75 | Issuing Certificate.
Section 4723.751 | Examinations.
Section 4723.76 | Dialysis Technician Intern Certificate.
Section 4723.77 | Renewal of Dialysis Technician Certificate.
Section 4723.79 | Administrative Rules.
Section 4723.81 | Certification of Community Health Workers Program.
Section 4723.82 | Community Health Worker Certificate.
Section 4723.83 | Application for Certificate.
Section 4723.84 | Eligibility for Certificate.
Section 4723.85 | Review and Renewal of Application.
Section 4723.86 | Denial, Revocation or Suspension of Certificate.
Section 4723.87 | Community Health Worker Training Programs.
Section 4723.88 | Community Health Worker Standards and Procedures.
Section 4723.91 | Effect of Child Support Default on Certificate.
Section 4723.92 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.