State Regulation Resources for Maine
| Source | Type of Guidance | Impact | Guidance* |
Maine State Board of Nursing
| Board of
Nursing Position Statements
| RNs | Practice Questions Related to Registered Professional Nurses: Anesthetic Agents (Reviewed 3-2-2006)
A RN may not administer anesthetic medications for the purpose of anesthesia unless the nurse is a certified registered nurse anesthetist. However, a RN may administer anesthetic agents, such as propofol (Diprivan) for the purpose of analgesia, muscle relaxation, or sedation provided that the nurse has received the appropriate documented training based on the facility's established policies and procedures. Read the Board’s statement |
| Maine Department of Health and Human Services | Rules for the Department of Health and Human Services
(02/04) | MDs, DOs, RNs,
CRNAs | Chapter 010-144 125: Bureau of Medical Services Division of Licensing and Certification - Regulations Governing the Licensing of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (02/01/04) – Page 11-12 4.D. 2 Administration of Anesthesia - Anesthetics must be administered by only:
- A qualified anesthesiologist; or
- A physician qualified to administer anesthesia, a certified nurse anesthetist, a supervised trainee in an approved educational program.
- In those cases where a non-physician administers the anesthesia, the anesthetist must be under the supervision of the operating physician.
Read Regulation 010-144 125
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Other State Resources
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Maine State Board of Nursing
Maine Board of Nursing Laws and Rules
Maine Nursing Practice Questions
American Nurses Association of Maine
Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine
Maine Board of Osteopathic Licensure
Maine Association of Nurse Anesthetists |
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*This page last updated February 12, 2010. The summaries, links and other materials provided on this page are for informational purposes only, may not be comprehensive or applicable to your situation, and nothing on this website constitutes medical, nursing or legal advice. Other rules or regulations may apply. Please consult a lawyer to determine compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Please consult the Maine State Board of Nursing or other appropriate medical professionals or administrators before administering anesthetic or sedative products, to determine proper conduct in your particular situation, to assess currentness of regulations, and to comply with individual facility guidelines and policies.