22-B DCMR 3918
3918. PSYCHIATRIC NURSING SERVICES
Cite as D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22-B, § 3918
3918 PSYCHIATRIC NURSING SERVICES
3918.1 If psychiatric nursing services are provided, they shall be provided in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
3918.2 Psychiatric nursing services shall be provided by a registered nurse with:
(a) A master's degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing;
(b) A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and 1 year of related work experience in an active treatment program for adult or geriatric patients in a psychiatric health care setting;
(c) A diploma or associate degree in nursing and 2 years of related work experience in an active treatment program for adult or geriatric patients in a psychiatric health care setting; or
(d) American Nurses' Association certification in psychiatric or community health nursing.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 2876 (March 19, 2004).