State Regulation Resources for New Mexico
SourceType of GuidanceImpact Guidance*
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Nurse Practice Act - 1978

 RNsChapter 61-3-6 Administration of Anesthetics
  • It is unlawful for any person, other than a person licensed in New Mexico to practice medicine, osteopathy or dentistry or a currently licensed certified registered nurse anesthetist, to administer anesthetics to any person. 
  • Nothing in this section prohibits a person currently licensed pursuant to the Nursing Practice Act from using hypnosis or from administering local anesthetics or moderate sedation.
Read NMSA 1978 Chapter 61, Article 3-6
 
Other State Resources

New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Nursing Practice Act 
New Mexico Nurse Licensure - Standards of Nursing Practice
New Mexico Board of Nursing Rules
New Mexico Nurses Association
New Mexico Medical Board
 
New Mexico Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners 
New Mexico Association of Nurse Anesthetists

 

*This page last updated March 6, 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 New Mexico 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.