C.R.S. Section 12-255-125
Unauthorized practice

  • penalties

(1)

It is unlawful for any person to practice as a practical or professional nurse or as a certified midwife unless licensed to practice that profession.

(2)

Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice practical or professional nursing or as a certified midwife without an active license issued under this part 1 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a).

Source: Section 12-255-125 — Unauthorized practice - penalties, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑255‑101
Short title
12‑255‑102
Legislative declaration
12‑255‑103
Applicability of common provisions
12‑255‑104
Definitions
12‑255‑105
State board of nursing created - removal of board members - meetings of board
12‑255‑106
Employees - executive administrator
12‑255‑107
Powers and duties of the board - rules - definition
12‑255‑108
Advisory committee
12‑255‑109
Examination
12‑255‑110
Requirements for professional nurse licensure
12‑255‑111
Requirements for advanced practice registered nurse registration - legislative declaration - advanced practice registry - rules
12‑255‑111.5
Requirements for certified midwife licensure - license by endorsement - questionnaire - fees
12‑255‑112
Prescriptive authority - advanced practice registered nurses - certified midwives - limits on prescriptions - rules - financial benefit for prescribing prohibited
12‑255‑113
Professional liability insurance required - advanced practice registered nurses and certified midwives in independent practice - rules
12‑255‑114
Requirements for practical nurse licensure
12‑255‑115
Volunteer licensure - fees - questionnaire
12‑255‑116
Persons licensed under previous laws
12‑255‑117
Temporary licenses and permits
12‑255‑118
Approval of educational programs
12‑255‑118.5
Approved nurse aide training programs
12‑255‑119
Disciplinary procedures of the board - inquiry and hearings panels - mental and physical examinations - definitions - rules
12‑255‑120
Grounds for discipline - definitions
12‑255‑121
Withholding or denial of license - hearing - definitions
12‑255‑122
Inactive license status - reactivation
12‑255‑123
Immunity in professional review
12‑255‑124
Surrender of license
12‑255‑125
Unauthorized practice - penalties
12‑255‑126
Injunctive proceedings
12‑255‑127
Exclusions
12‑255‑128
Prescribing opiate antagonists
12‑255‑129
Continuing education - rules
12‑255‑130
Peer health assistance or alternative to discipline program - fund - rules
12‑255‑131
Delegation of nursing or midwifery tasks - rules
12‑255‑132
School nurses - over-the-counter medication
12‑255‑133
Licensee duties relating to assistance animals - definitions
12‑255‑133.5
Licensee duties related to medical forensic evidence
12‑255‑134
Repeal of article - subject to review
12‑255‑135
Confidential agreement to limit practice
12‑255‑201
Nurse aide certification program - department of public health and environment to assist - funding
12‑255‑202
Application for certification - fee
12‑255‑203
Application for certification by competency evaluation
12‑255‑204
Certification by endorsement
12‑255‑205
Certification by competency evaluation
12‑255‑206
Scope of practice - rules
12‑255‑207
Advisory committee
12‑255‑208
Medication aides - training - scope of duties - rules
12‑255‑209
Grounds for discipline
12‑255‑210
Withholding or denial of certification
12‑255‑211
Mental and physical competency of nurse aides
12‑255‑212
Disciplinary proceedings - hearing officers
12‑255‑213
Surrender of certificate
12‑255‑214
Exclusions
12‑255‑215
Unauthorized practice - penalties
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-255-125’s source at colorado​.gov