N.M. Admin. Code § 16.12.9.12
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024
Advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified hemodialysis technicians, and certified medication aides who have chronic pain and are being treated with opiates shall be evaluated by a pain clinic or, by a physician, CRNA, CNP, CNS pain specialist and must have clearance from their practitioner, before returning to or continuing in practice and must remain under the care of a physician, CRNA, CNP or CNS for as long as they remain on opiates and continue to practice. The treating physician, CRNA, CNP or CNS may, at her or his discretion, order a neuropsychological evaluation to help determine clearance for practice.
N.M. Admin. Code § 16.12.9.12