La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XLVII-3107

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024

Section XLVII-3107 - Philosophy

A. The Board of Nursing, both by virtue of its legal status and its professional character, is dedicated to the belief that its purpose is to serve the people of Louisiana and to protect their health and welfare.

B. The board members believe that their major responsibility is to see, in so far as possible, that those persons who practice nursing are competent and safe.

C. The board members believe that sound nursing education is a prerequisite for the attainment of high standards of nursing practice. They believe that each member is obligated to demonstrate personal integrity, impartial judgment, wisdom and dedication to a high standard of service in board activities.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XLVII-3107

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Nursing, LR 3:184 (April 1977), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Nursing, LR 24:1293 (July 1998).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:918.