{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-36-9-4","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 36-9-4","heading":"Practice of licensed practical nurse.","body":"A licensed practical nurse practices under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or other health care provider authorized by the state. A licensed practical nurse is guided by nursing standards established or recognized by the board and includes:\n(1) Collecting data and conducting a focused nursing assessment of the health status of a patient;\n(2) Participating with other health care providers in the development and modification of the patient-centered health care plan;\n(3) Implementing nursing interventions within a patient-centered health care plan;\n(4) Assisting in the evaluation of responses to interventions;\n(5) Providing for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly;\n(6) Advocating for the best interest of the patient;\n(7) Communicating and collaborating with patients and members of the health care team;\n(8) Assisting with health counseling and teaching;\n(9) Delegating and assigning nursing interventions to implement the plan of care; and\n(10) Other acts that require education and training consistent with professional standards as prescribed by the board, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, and commensurate with the licensed practical nurse's education, demonstrated competence, and experience.","path":["TITLE 36. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS","CHAPTER 36-9. REGISTERED AND PRACTICAL NURSES"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/36-9-4","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:57Z","sha256":"0a59c90a4f49dff5256b9c3a9faf4e9da14165d070c0f48611b227e84959bc8e","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-36-9-3.2","next":"us-sd/sdcl-36-9-4.1"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}