Nursing Board Rules
Board Rules are adopted by the Board following specific noticing requirements and public hearings. Board rules have the force of law.
This online version of these regulations is the most current version available. However, this is not the official version. For official publication of these and all State of Colorado regulations, please consult the Code of Colorado Regulations or contact the Weil Publishing Co., Inc. at PO Box 1990, Augusta, ME 04332-1190, 1-800-877-WEIL (9345).
Current Rules (3 CCR 716-1)
Chapter
I - Rules and Regulations for the Licensure of Practical and Professional Nurses
Rules Effective 7/1/2012
Chapter II - Rules and Regulations for Approval of Nursing Education Programs
Chapter III - Rules and Regulations Regarding the Imposition of Fines
Chapter IV - repealed 1994
Chapter V - Rules and Regulations for Licensure of Psychiatric Technicians
Chapter VI - Rules and Regulations for the Accreditation of Psychiatric Technician Programs
Chapter VII - Initial Decisions and Related Matters - repealed effective April 1, 2011
Chapter VIII - Declaratory Orders
Chapter
IX - Rules and Regulations for the Licensed Practical Nurse in Relation to IV Authority
Rules Effective 7/1/2012
Chapter X - Rules and Regulations for Certification as a Nurse Aide
Chapter XI - Rules and Regulations for Approval of Nurse Aide Training Programs
Chapter XII - Rule and Regulations for Approval of Medication Aide Training Programs
Chapter XIII - Rules and Regulations Regarding the Delegation of Nursing Tasks
Chapter XIV - Rules and Regulations to Register Professional Nurses Qualified to Engage in Advanced Practice
Chapter XVI - Duty to Report Felonies
Chapter XVII - Rules and Regulations for the Colorado Certified Nurse Aide Registry
Chapter XVIII - Repealed October 1, 2007
Chapter XIX - Rules and Regulations for Medication Aide Authority - effective January 1, 2011
Chapter XX - Rules and Regulations for Multistate Nurse Licensure
Chapter XXI - Rules and Regulations Regarding Liability Insurance for Advanced Practice Nurses Engaged in Independent Practice
*Please note Board Policy 20-07 which states: "Diversion occurs when a controlled substance or a drug having a similar effect is not used as prescribed. Drug diversion includes obtaining a controlled substance or a drug having similar effects from wastage." (November 2002)
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