Common use of Nurse Practice Act Clause in Contracts

Nurse Practice Act. a. No nurse shall be required to practice in a manner which: (1) Jeopardizes a patient's health or safety. (2) Exceeds limits of RN Licensure as defined by the Nurse Practice Act. If a nurse believes that circumstances are present which may jeopardize a patient's health or safety, the nurse shall immediately report the details of the situation to the person in charge. b. This provision is not subject to arbitration through the grievance procedure.

Nurse Practice Act. a. No nurse shall be required to practice in a manner which: (1) Jeopardizes a patient's health or safety. (2) Exceeds limits of RN Licensure as defined by the Nurse Practice Act. If a nurse believes that circumstances are present which may jeopardize a patient's health or safety, the nurse is encouraged to file an Assignment Despite Objection (ADO) form and shall immediately report the details of the situation to the person in charge. b. This provision is not subject to arbitration through the grievance procedure.