30 Miss. Code. R. 2840-4.1

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 30-2840-4.1 - Certification, Renewal, Reinstatement, Discipline

A. Initial certification

Prior to board certification allowing the LPN to practice in the expanded role of hemodialysis, the LPN must:

1) Be currently licensed as a LPN in Mississippi or hold a temporary permit to practice as a LPN in Mississippi; and

2) Submit required application and fees; and

3) Have graduated from an state approved practical nurse educational program or an equivalent state approved program; and

4) Have one (1) year of clinical experience as a LPN within the past three (3) years;

5) Submit official evidence of completion of an educational program of study and clinical experience in hemodialysis approved by the board; and

6) Be certified in the Expanded Role of IV Therapy. However, any licensed practical nurse certified in expanded role of hemodialysis on or before April 1, 2007, will not be required to be certified in expanded role of IV therapy, provided that said licensed practical nurse who is certified in expanded role of hemodialysis on or before April 1, 2007, is educated and competent in all applicable procedures, and that said education and competence is documented initially, and also documented on a continuing basis.

B. Renewal of certification.

Expanded role LPNs shall renew hemodialysis certification in conjunction with renewal of the LPN license and shall submit the following:

1) Renewal application and fee; and

2) Documentation of completion of a minimum of ten (10) contact hours of continuing education and/or inservice education in hemodialysis within the previous two (2) year period.

C. Reinstatement of lapsed certification.

Expanded role LPNs may reinstate lapsed hemodialysis certification upon:

1) Documentation of a current, active LPN license; and

2) Submission of the LPN expanded role reinstatement application and fee; and

3) Submission of documentation of completion of a minimum of ten (10) contact hours of continuing education and/or inservice education in hemodialysis within the previous two (2) year period if lapsed for less than two (2) years; or

4) Submission of evidence of successful completion of a board-approved hemodialysis update if lapsed for more than two (2) years. This update must include both theory and clinical components.

D. Fees are nonrefundable.

E. Disciplinary action.

Any expanded role LPN who is in violation of the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law and/or Rules and Regulations shall be subject to disciplinary action by the board.

30 Miss. Code. R. 2840-4.1

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended).