Bill > SB994

This bill would revise the definition of the practice of vocational nursing to include practice under the direction of a naturopathic doctor, as specified. It would require a naturopathic doctor who is supervising a licensed vocational nurse to establish a written supervision protocol with details on the duties and responsibilities of the licensed vocational nurse, including the furnishing or ordering of drugs. The bill would authorize licensed vocational nurses to perform certain actions, like administering medications and withdrawing blood, when acting under the direction of a naturopathic doctor. It also specifies that the bill does not authorize licensed vocational nurses to perform certain procedures, like administering Botox or performing laser treatments, outside the scope of practice of a licensed vocational nurse.