title: Unlicensed administration of medication. the California Supreme Court decision.
abstract: This article summarizes the California Supreme Court's decision in American Nurses Association v. Torlakson concerning the administration of prescription medications, such as insulin injections for students with diabetes, by school personnel who are not licensed nurses. More specifically, the coverage includes (a) an overview of the legal history of this California case; (b) an analysis of the specific contours of the court's ruling along with their applications and effects in California; and (c) a discussion of the more general legal implications for school nurses and school districts in other states.
authors.forename: Perry A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Zirkel
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D002648:Child; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008008:Licensure, Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012573:School Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin