Roles of RNs and ARNP Designated Nurse Practitioners in the Administration of Propofol (Diprivan) for Procedural Sedation

In December 2003 and April 2004, following consideration of various requests for an opinion on the role of the registered nurses and ARNPs (non-nurse anesthetists) in the administration of Propofol (Diprivan) for procedural sedation, the Board reaffirmed Advisory Opinion Statement #32 Intravenous Administration of Medications for Sedation by Nurses [PDF Format - 36k].

In June 2004, the Board directed that a group of multidisciplinary providers be convened to study this matter further.  As a result of the recommendations of this group, the Board (in August 2004) approved revisions to AOS #32 (see link above).