63 Pa. Stat. § 652

Current through P.A. Acts 2023-32

Section 652 - Definitions

When used in this act the following words and phrases shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) The "practice of practical nursing" means the performance of selected nursing acts in the care of the ill, injured or infirm under the direction of a licensed professional nurse, a licensed physician or a licensed dentist which do not require the specialized skill, judgment and knowledge required in professional nursing.

(2)"Board" means the State Board of Nursing.

63 P.S. § 652

1956, March 2, P.L. (1955) 1211, § 2. Amended 1966, Jan. 13, P.L. (1965) 1295, §1; 1985 , Dec. 20, P.L. 423, No. 110, § 2, effective 1/1/1986.