Indiana Code 25-23-1-27. Violations; penalty
(1) sells or fraudulently obtains or furnishes any nursing diploma, license or record;
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-23-1-27
- Board: means the Indiana state board of nursing. See Indiana Code 25-23-1-1
- licensed practical nurse: means a person who holds a valid license issued under this chapter or IC 25-42 and who functions at the direction of:
Indiana Code 25-23-1-1.2
- registered nurse: means a person who holds a valid license issued under this chapter or IC 25-42 and who bears primary responsibility and accountability for nursing practices based on specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, and behavioral sciences. See Indiana Code 25-23-1-1.1
(3) practices nursing as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse unless licensed to do so under this chapter or IC 25-42;
(4) uses in connection with the person’s name any designation tending to imply that the person is a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse unless licensed to practice under this chapter or IC 25-42;
(5) practices nursing during the time the person’s license issued under this chapter or IC 25-42 is suspended or revoked;
(6) conducts a school of nursing or a program for the training of practical nurses unless the school or program has been accredited by the board; or
(7) otherwise violates this chapter;
commits a Class B misdemeanor.
Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.27; Acts 1974, P.L.119, SEC.4. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2543; Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.175; P.L.181-2002, SEC.9; P.L.1-2007, SEC.175; P.L.134-2008, SEC.32; P.L.156-2020, SEC.105.