practice of nursing, or are unfit or incompetent to practice due to other causes, such as abuse of controlled substances, fraud, or deceit.
The Kentucky Board of Nursing website (www.kbn.ky.gov) provides information concerning the Scope of Practice for all licensees (LPN, RN, APRN), Kentucky Nursing Laws (KRS Chapter 314), and Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR 201 Chapter 20). In addition, the Board of Nursing issues Advisory Opinion Statements to provide guidelines on safe patient care. These are written to reflect statutes and administrative regulations, as well as standards of practice and evidence-based practice research. For additional information, refer to the Kentucky Board of Nursing RN Scope of Practice https://kbn.ky.gov/practice/Pages/Registered-Nurse-Scope-of-Practice.aspx and Jurisprudence Exam information:
https://kbn.ky.gov/Licensure/Pages/jurisprudence-exam.aspx
Nursing requires a demanding curriculum. Students have an obligation to attend class and clinical for the duration of the specified time. All other commitments should be scheduled outside of class or clinical time. Regular and prompt class attendance is required of all students enrolled in SON programs. Consistent class attendance, for students, applies to all classes whether these are lecture or laboratory sessions. Class attendance is regarded as an obligation, as well as a privilege, and students are expected to attend all classes in which they are enrolled. Failure to do so may jeopardize the student's scholastic standing and may lead to suspension from the University.
The University recognizes three types of absences for purposes of classification: