{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-health-occupations-8-311","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8–311","heading":"","body":"(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, a license to practice licensed practical nursing authorizes the licensed practical nurse to practice licensed practical nursing while the license is effective.\n(b) (1) The licensed practical nurse is a recognized member of the health professional team and performs an integral part of nursing.\n(2) Except as provided in the rules and regulations of the Board adopted under § 8-205 of this title, a licensed practical nurse may practice licensed practical nursing only in a team relationship with at least one licensed health professional who is not a licensed practical nurse.\n(c) A licensed practical nurse may administer treatment or medication only if the treatment or medication is prescribed by an individual who is authorized by law to prescribe medication or treatment.\n(d) A licensed practical nurse may teach or supervise commensurate with the education and demonstrated competencies of the licensed practical nurse.\n(e) A licensed practical nurse may practice practical nursing using only the name in which the license has been issued.","path":["Article - Health Occupations"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gho\u0026section=8-311","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:58Z","sha256":"ddb9c0abf6bf0636885ce16413d95a5daadf3a443d56781b53f288da14bdc521","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-health-occupations-8-310","next":"us-md/md.-code-health-occupations-8-312"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}