Administration of Insulin by Nurses in School Setting via Parent Communication

February 2008 – It was the advisory opinion of the Board that based upon KRS 314.011(c), the nurse must administer a medication as prescribed by a physician, physician assistant, dentist or advanced registered nurse practitioner.  Medication dosages or changes in dosages written by the parent and presented to the school nurse for medication administration by the nurse must be verified by the prescribing practitioner.