Integrative Therapies Statement
Read the board's Statement of Accountability for Utilization of Integrative Therapies in Nursing Practice.
Joint Statement on Pain Management
Joint statement intended to reassure health care professionals pain management is a legitimate and necessary aspect of patient care.
Joint Statement on the Prescribing of Opioid Antagonists
The Joint Statement is meant to offer guidance to healthcare providers in the use of opiate antagonists and is not intended to set a standard of care or replace state and federal statutes.
MDH - Medical Cannabis
Obtain comprehensive information regarding the medical cannabis program, registration of health care providers, patients, caregivers for the Medical Cannabis Registry, documents, forms and more.
MDH - Minnesota Guidelines for Medication Administration in School
The guidelines are intended for nurses, school personnel, health educators and professionals, parents and students. The goal of the guidelines is to increase the safe administration of medications to students in schools. The guidelines were developed by the Minnesota Departments of Education, Health, Human Services, the Board of Nursing, and a statewide multidisciplinary work group.
National Guidelines for Nursing Delegation
Read important guidelines published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing to facilitate and standardize the nursing delegation process.
Scope of Practice
Access information regarding the Scope of Practice for a practical, professional or advanced practice registered nurse.
Scope of Nursing Practice Decision-Making Framework
The Scope of Nursing Practice Decision-Making Framework is intended to be used by nurses, facilities, boards of nursing and other stakeholders in determining whether specific activities, interventions, or roles are permitted under the nurse's level of education, licensure, and competence while meeting the standards established by the nurse practice act and rules/regulations of each state or jurisdiction.
Statement of Support for a Statewide Culture of Learning
On October 8, 2009, the Minnesota Board of Nursing reaffirmed the Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) Statement of Support for a Statewide Culture of Justice, Learning and Accountability because the concept of Just Culture as articulated in the Statement remains relevant to the work of the Board and consistent with the Board's mission, vision, values, and philosophy of discipline.
Use of Protocols
What should a nurse consider when considering accepting a delegation of implementation of a protocol which results in a prescription.
Use of Social Media by Nurses
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing has developed several resources to assist nurses as they develop knowledge and judgment regarding use of social media.
