Procurement of Medications by Nurses in a Correctional Facility

In February 2004, the Board responded to opinion requests asking if the implementation of the Kentucky Department of Corrections policy and procedure entitled “Emergency Medication Stock – January 12, 2004” is within the scope of nursing practice.

It was the advisory opinion of the Board that the implementation of the Kentucky Department of Corrections’ policy and procedure entitled “Emergency Medication Stock – January 12, 2004” is within the scope of nursing practice.