When multiple inquiries are received on the same practice matter, the Board publishes an Advisory Opinion Statement for wide dissemination. Go to Index of Current KBN Advisory Opinion Statements to view the list of published statements.
In addition, KBN has addressed many individual practice-related inquiries and issued advisory opinion responses to these individual requests. A summary of these opinions (listed by fiscal year) is provided below. Should you have a practice-related question that is not addressed in a published advisory opinion, send a request via the Practice Contact Form.
Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
KBN Advisory Opinions on Nursing Practice Issues Summary Report FY 2020-2021 *
New Practice Opinions
(*as of October 28, 2020)
Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
KBN Advisory Opinions on Nursing Practice Issues Summary Report FY 2019-2020
New Practice Opinions
- KBN Policy - Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) - Cannabidol or CBD Oil - 10/2019
- Scope of Practice of APRN CRNAs in the Independent Practice of Cosmetic and Dermatologic Procedures - Reaffirmation of April 2018 Opinion - 10/2019
- Scope of Practice of an RN in the Removal of a Scope of Practice of an RN in the Removal of a Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) - 12/2019
- Scope of Practice of Nurses in the Removal of Chest Tubes - 02/2020
- Role of Nurses in the Placement of Arterial Lines - 6/2020
Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
KBN Advisory Opinions on Nursing Practice Issues Summary Report FY 2018-2019
New Practice Opinions
- Scope of Practice of Nurses in the Performance of Bowel and Bladder Program Care - 10/2018
- Role of Nurses in Paracentesis - 2/2019
- Hormone Pellet Insertion by Registered Nurses - 6/2019
- Role of Nurses in Thoracentesis Procedures - 6/2019
Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
KBN Advisory Opinions on Nursing Practice Issues Summary Report FY 2017-2018
New Practice Opinions
- Scope of Practice of Registered Nurses in the Delegation of Medication Administration of Klonopin™ (Clonazepam) Wafers for Seizure Management to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel - 12/2017
- Scope of Practice of the APRNs (CRNAs & CNMs) Role Designation/Population Focus Performing Sports Physicals - 04/2018
- Scope of Practice of the APRN CRNA in the Independent Practice of Cosmetic and Dermatologic Procedures - 04/2018
- Scope of Practice of the Ketamine Clinics for Chronic Pain/PTSD - 04/2018
Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
KBN Advisory Opinions on Nursing Practice Issues Summary Report FY 2016-2017
New Practice Opinions
- Scope of Practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in the Performance of X-Ray Procedures and Operating Mobile X-Ray Equipment - 02/2017
- Scope of Practice for Registered Nurse in the Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals - 06/2017
- Scope of Practice of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in the Performance of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Bronchoscopy - 06/2017
- Scope of Practice of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in the Performance of Hormone Pellet Replacement - 06/2017
Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016
KBN Advisory Opinions on Nursing Practice Issues Summary Report FY 2015 -2016
New Practice Opinions
- Licensure Requirements for Nurses Providing Care Through Telehealth Routes -- 10/2015
- Scope of Registered Nursing Practice in the Determination of False Labor -- Reaffirmation of 2006 Opinion -- 10/2015
- Scope of Registered Nursing Practice in the Performance of EMTALA Examinations -- Rescind 2009 Opinion -- 10/2015
- Revision "Defining Same or Similar Specialty for the APRN Choosing a Collaborating Physician" -- 10/2015
- APRN Scope of Practice in the Utilization of Fluoroscopy for the Performance of Fluoroscopic-Guided Procedures – 10/2015
- Scope of Registered Nursing Practice in the Performance of EMTALA Medical Screening Examinations -- 12/2015
- Scope of Nursing Practice in the Recommendation and Administration of Over the Counter (OTC) Medications – 4/2016
- Scope of Registered Nursing Practice in the Performance of Therapeutic Phlebotomy -- Rescind 2003 Opinion -- 6/2016
- Scope of Practice in the Use of Acupuncture by APRNs -- 6/2016
- Scope of Practice in the Use of Dry Needling by APRNs -- 6/2016
Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
KBN Advisory Opinions on Nursing Practice Issues Summary Report FY 2014-2015
New Practice Opinions
- RN Scope of Practice in the Performance of Gastric Band Adjustments
- LPN Scope of Practice in the Performance of Gastric Band Adjustments
- LPN Scope of Practice in the Performance of Dynamic Endocrine Testing
- RN Scope of Practice in the Pronouncement of Death
- APRN Scope of Practice in the Placement of Deep Central Lines
Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
KBN Advisory Opinions on Nursing Practice Issues Summary Report FY 2013-2014
New Practice Opinions
- APRN Scope of Practice in the Insertion of Central Lines - Rescinded 4/2015
- APRN Scope of Practice in the Performance of Infant Male Circumcision
- APRN Scope of Practice in the Performance of Interlaminar Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections and the Performance of Transforaminal Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain Management
- RN Scope of Practice in the Insertion of External Jugular Peripheral IV Catheters
Fiscal Year July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
KBN Advisory Opinions on Nursing Practice Issues 2012-2013 Summary Report
New Practice Opinions
- RN/LPN Scope of Practice in Dispensing Medications in a Correctional Facility
Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012
New Practice Opinions
KBN Advisory Opinions on Nursing Practice Issues 2011-2012 Summary Report
- RN Scope of Practice in Applying a Magnet to Temporarily Disable an Automatic Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD)
Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
New Practice Opinions
KBN Advisory Opinions on Nursing Practice 2010-2011 Summary Report
- LPN Scope of Practice in Advanced Life Support
- LPN Scope of Practice Administration of Local Anesthesia in a Dental Setting
- APRN Scope of Practice -- Sample Medications