Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3248 – Persons not affected
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3248
- Board: means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
- Certified nurse midwife: means a nurse authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing to practice as a certified nurse midwife in the state. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
- Licensed midwife: means a person who has completed all requirements of Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
- Physician: means a person who is currently practicing obstetrics and is licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in Louisiana. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
- Supervision: means the coordination, direction, and continued evaluation at first hand of the person in training and obtaining clinical experience as an apprentice midwife within the scope of these provisions. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
A. Any person authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing to practice as a certified nurse midwife in the state shall not be affected by the provisions of this Chapter.
B. Any student pursuing a course of study in an accredited midwifery education program that is approved by the board who provides midwifery services, provided that such services are an integral part of the student’s course of study and are performed under the direct supervision of a physician, certified nurse midwife, or a licensed midwife, and the student is designated by a title which clearly indicates his status as a student or trainee, shall not be affected by the provisions of this Chapter.
Acts 1984, No. 688, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985; Acts 2012, No. 772, §1.