Clinical Nurse Specialist
SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) scope in South Dakota Codified Law: 36-9-87.
CNSs are encouraged to use the APRN Scope of Practice Decisioning Algorithm to guide decision making on whether a specific task, intervention, or activity is in a CNS's scope.
South Dakota law does not authorize a CNS to prescribe or order medications.
SDBON Advisory Opinions & Position Statements
TELEHEALTH REQUIReMENTS
All healthcare providers are expected to adhere to the requirements in SDCL 34-52 when treating patients in the state through telehealth. SDCL 34-52 includes the definition of telehealth and the requirements for treatment of patients, provider-patient relationship and exceptions, consultation recommendations, examination, prescribing, informed consent, and medical records.
EXTERNAL LINKS
Resources on Opioid Use:
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SD State medical Association (SDSMA) white papers on best practices for pain management
