# S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-3: Practice of registered nurse

> South Dakota · Statutes · In force

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-3
- **Heading:** Practice of registered nurse
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 36 / Chapter 9 / Section 36-9-3

## Text

The practice of a registered nurse includes:

(1) Providing comprehensive nursing assessment of health status of patients;

(2) Collaborating with the health care team to develop and coordinate an integrated patient-centered health care plan;

(3) Developing the comprehensive patient-centered health care plan, including:

(a) Establishing nursing diagnosis;

(b) Setting goals to meet identified health care needs; and

(c) Prescribing nursing interventions;

(4) Implementing nursing care through the execution of independent nursing strategies and the provision of regimens requested, ordered, or prescribed by authorized health care providers;

(5) Evaluating responses to interventions and the effectiveness of the plan of care;

(6) Designing and implementing teaching plans based on patient needs;

(7) Delegating and assigning nursing interventions to implement the plan of care;

(8) Providing for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly;

(9) Advocating for the best interest of the patient;

(10) Communicating and collaborating with other health care providers in the management of health care and the implementation of the total health care regimen within and across settings;

(11) Managing, supervising, and evaluating the practice of nursing;

(12) Teaching the theory and practice of nursing;

(13) Participating in development of health care policies, procedures, and systems; and

(14) Other acts that require education and training consistent with professional standards as prescribed by the board, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26 , and commensurate with the registered nurse's education, demonstrated competence, and experience.

Source: SL 1947, ch 123, § 1; SL 1955, ch 91, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0902 (2), (3); SL 1967, ch 101, § 2 (2) (a); SL 1972, ch 204, § 1; SL 1976, ch 228, § 4; SL 1986, ch 307, § 10; SL 2016, ch 194, § 2.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-1.1 Legislative findings, policy and intent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-1.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-2 Evidence of qualification and license required to practice nursing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-3 Practice of registered nurse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-3.1 Practice of certified registered nurse anesthetist--Promulgation of rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-3.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-4 Practice of licensed practical nurse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-4.1 Additional functions after special training of licensed practical nurse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-4.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-5 Appointment and composition of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-6 Citizenship and residence requirements of board members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-7 Qualifications of registered nurse members of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-8 Qualifications of licensed practical nurse members of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-8.1 Qualifications of public members of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-8.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-9 Terms of office of board members--Appointment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-11 Removal of board members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-11.md)

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