Mississippi Board of Nursing Position Statements
(12/09)

• The Mississippi Board of Nursing has rescinded its prior revisions to the moderate sedation position statement made on 4/3/2009 and 7/24/2009.
• Nurse Practice Committee acknowledges the demand in the practice setting necessitating that registered nurses that are non-CRNAs provide IV moderate sedation.
• The Board does not maintain a listing of specific medications acceptable for administration by registered nurses. When administering any medication, the licensed nurse should be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations and guidelines pertaining to the specific medication. 
• The nurse/facility must determine which medication is appropriate for the nurse to safely administer based on the nurse’s education and competence, current standards of practice, and the facility’s policies and procedures.

CHAPTER 42: 119.01(3) Minimum Standards of Operation for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (8-8-2007) – Page 21

Anesthetic agents shall be administered by only a qualified
anesthesiologist, a physician qualified to administer anesthetic
agents or a certified registered nurse anesthetist.

Read the Mississippi Department of Health Regulation on the Minimum Standards of Operation for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (Page 21)