1916. The Board will make available a list of Board-approved English proficiency examinations on its web site. 6994. 3122.1 (relating to statutory sexual assault). Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (396901) and (385205). Focused assessmentAppraisal of an individuals current status and situation, which contributes to comprehensive assessment by the licensed professional nurse and supports ongoing data collection. Signed into law May 8, 2012: The title nurse may not be used by a person who has not been licensed under the Nurse law. 5391, unless otherwise noted. 5329; amended June 8, 1990, effective June 9, 1990, 20 Pa.B. (5)Submit 15 copies of the feasibility study and the written decision of the health planning agency, if obtained, to the Board for approval. (5)Administer medications via push or bolus route. Previously, Pennsylvania was one of only two states that did not recognize CRNAs in its Professional Nursing Law. 7822. (2)The nurse administrator of an associate degree or diploma program shall hold at least one graduate degree in nursing. This includes emergency drugs. This section cited in 28 Pa. Code 107.64 (relating to administration of drugs); 49 Pa. Code 21.413 (relating to interpretations regarding the administration of drugsstatement of policy); and 49 Pa. Code 21.803 (relating to applicability of rules relating to professional nurses). This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.283 (relating to authority and qualifications for prescribing, dispensing and ordering drugs); 49 Pa. Code 21.369 (relating to general curriculum requirements). The program shall provide the Board a copy of the notice sent to applicants and students. The provisions of this 21.91 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. An individual or entity shall not mandate that a registered professional nurse delegate nursing interventions if the registered professional nurse determines it is inappropriate to do so. (e)The clinical facilities of the CRNP program must provide a variety of experiences with sufficient quality and quantity. (f)Nonprofessional course content not directly related to patient care, such as courses in self-improvement, changes in attitude, financial gain, courses designed for lay people, basic life support or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mandatory annual education on facility specific policies unrelated to the practice of professional nursing (such as facility leave policies) and employment orientation programs are not acceptable for meeting requirements for license renewal. SB 115. (a)A licensee may not engage in conduct constituting a sexual violation or sexual impropriety. The nurse administrator shall have experience in nursing practice, nursing education and administration. This information must be submitted with the Applicant Data Sheet of the application for licensure. (2)A committee of licensed physicians and nurses within the employing agency has established written criteria prescribing when the therapy shall be administered by a registered nurse either in the presence or absence of the attending physician. (3)Concurrent or sequential theory and clinical experience in: (i)The care of patients with simple nursing needs. The provisions of this 21.364 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. The agreement shall be reviewed annually and a copy of the current agreement shall be filed in the office of the Board. As RNs, advanced practice registered nurses may only delegate tasks to unlicensed staff or assistive personnel utilizing the applicable RN Delegation Rules 224 or 225 as appropriate and in compliance with Rule 217.11(3)(B). The provisions of this 21.253 issued under section 11.2(a) and (d) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 3078; amended July 27, 1990, effective July 28, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (d)Students admitted to CRNP programs shall be currently licensed as a registered nurse (RN) or, if enrolled in an RN to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or RN to Nursing Doctorate (ND) program, shall complete all competencies for undergraduate requirements prior to taking graduate courses. Discussion of a patients sexual practices, preferences and performance shall be fully documented in the patients chart, when applicable. (5)A statement of the curriculum, based on sound educational concepts, and including detailed course descriptions, objectives and descriptions of the relevant clinical practice related to the specialty area. 1641; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.362 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.362 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 6383(b)(2). The label shall also bear the name and address of the CRNP, the date dispensed, the name of the patient and the directions for use of the drug by the patient. (5)The nursing education program and the Commonwealth will be provided an opportunity to file posthearing briefs. (c)There shall be an education rationale for the selection and distribution of courses and for the selection of theoretical and clinical laboratory content in nursing courses. CCNECommission on Collegiate Nursing EducationThe organization recognized by the United States Secretary of Education as a National accreditation agency that provides a nongovernmental peer review process in accordance with Nationally recognized standards established for the practice of accreditation in the United States. Records shall be kept in locked fire-proof files. (a)In lieu of meeting the RN continuing education requirements of section 12.1(b) of the act (63 P.S. 212.1(k) and 222(a)). 704; amended March 25, 1977, effective March 26, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (a)A registered nurse who has graduated from an approved professional nursing education program in the United States or Canada and who obtained licensure in another jurisdiction having passed an examination considered by the Board to be equivalent to the examination required for licensure in this Commonwealth may be granted licensure by endorsement. (ii)Effectiveness with which the planned program of the cooperating agency can be utilized as a part of the total educational program of the school. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.34 (relating to removal from approved list); and 49 Pa. Code 21.41 (relating to notification; completion of program; records). (10)Printed materials used to market the training. Administrative records shall conform with the following: (4)Program bulletin. (b)Adequate funds shall be allocated and properly budgeted for sound and effective operation of the school. The provisions of this 21.148 adopted April 30, 1993, effective May 1, 1993, 23 Pa.B. A nursing education program on full approval status will be placed on provisional approval status if the program fails to meet the provisions of 21.162b. (b)An applicant for initial certification shall include documentation satisfactory to the Board that the applicant meets the qualifications in 21.811 (relating to qualifications for initial certification). (b)The licensed dietitian-nutritionist may not: (2)Discriminate, while providing dietitian-nutritionist services, on the basis of age, marital status, gender, sexual preferences, race, ethnicity, religion, diagnosis, socioeconomic status or disability. 212.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (iv)Statements relating to fees without reasonable disclosure of all relevant variables so that the statements would be misunderstood by or would be deceptive to a layperson. You are invited to contact a private attorney or professional organization for advice or guidance. 2103. Each subsequent license renewal will be valid for 2 years from October 1 through September 30. 667.6); and amended under sections 2.1(k) and 6.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 3806. The State Board of Medical Cannabis Licensing is established in the Department of State to regulate and oversee the industry. 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (2)An approved program which deems a new or different certification specialty title for graduates of that program requires approval as a new CRNP education program. (a)The LPN is prepared to function as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency. (2)A registered nurse who has not completed a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education shall make up the deficiency within 6 months of receiving notice of the deficiency. Once fully implemented, the compact will allow RNs and LPNs to have one multi-state license, with the ability to practice in Pennsylvania and 36 other compact states. Alternatively, medical history and physical examination information recorded by another health care provider may be considered if the medical history was taken and the physical examination was conducted within the immediately preceding 30 days. (h)The curriculum for CRNP programs must give evidence of providing learning experiences which will prepare graduates for CRNP practice. (a)The Board will accept hours of continuing education as designated by an approved provider, so long as each hour is at least 50 minutes of activity and each 1/2 hour is at least 30 minutes of activity. (3)Patient counseling. 7822. 11.2(a) and (d)); amended under sections 810(a)(3) and (7) and 812.1 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.721 (relating to qualifications for licensure); and 49 Pa. Code 21.723 (relating to license renewal). 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. Leukhardt v. State Board of Nurse Examiners, 403 A.2d 645 (Pa. Cmwlth. (6)Leave a nursing assignment prior to the proper reporting and notification to the appropriate department head or personnel of such an action. (c)The Board will send a written report of recommendations or requirements, or both, including compliance deadlines, based on the CRNP programs compliance review, to the CRNP program. 1804 Words. Prescription drugs shall be dispensed in accordance with Federal regulations pertaining to packaging. State Board of Nurse Examiners v. Rafferty, 471 A.2d 1339 (Pa. Cmwlth. The faculty shall have the freedom to teach and guide students and to select appropriate learning experiences in consultation with designated members of the agency staff. (E)Institutional sexual assault as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. (3)Identify the categories of drugs from which the CRNP may prescribe or dispense in accordance with section 8.3 (a)(2)(ii) of the act (63 P.S. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.363 (relating to process). National certification organizationAn organization recognized by the Board and maintained on the approved list on the Boards website that has as one of its purposes the examination of individuals who will practice as CNSs. (b)A nursing education program shall notify applicants for admission of the programs approval status and, within 30 days of a change of status, shall notify applicants and students by electronic mail or first class mail that the programs approval status has changed. (2)A nurse may not perform external cardiac resuscitation and artificial respiration, mouth-to-mouth, unless the nurse has had instruction and supervised practice in performing the procedures. In addition to providing information requested by the Board, the applicant shall provide: (1)An executed verification on forms provided by the Board certifying that the applicant intends to practice nursing exclusively: (i)Without personal remuneration for professional services. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.166 (relating to removal from approved list). Policies shall be in existence for the replacement of equipment, furnishings and supplies. 4730. (4)Removal of sutures of a simple and uncomplicated nature. (a)Survey visits will be made of basic practical nursing programs conducted in hospitals, community colleges, universities and public school districts and vocational education programs under the Department of Education. (c)Candidates who reapply for examination 2 years or more after initial examination shall satisfy the administrative and education requirements prevailing at the time of reapplication. 212.2(i)). The provisions of this 21.162 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. CBNSCertification Board for Nutrition SpecialistsThe certification body of the ACN. (a)The faculty shall be employed by and responsible to the educational institution. (b)For purposes of determining acceptable hours of continuing education for academic coursework, the following apply: (1)One academic trimester course is equivalent to 12 continuing education hours. 6210; amended December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. (b)A registered nurse whose license has been suspended for 5 years or longer may reactivate the license after complying with the terms of the suspension Order by doing either of the following: (1)Successfully completing the initial licensing examination approved by the Board and submitting the examination fee in 21.5. 3101 (relating to definitions). A minimum of 60 days from publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of notice of intention to adopt shall be provided for public comment. 1100 Wayne Ave, Suite #925 Silver Spring, MD 20910-5669 . Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103882). (g)Faculty assistants shall maintain a record of their activities leading to the completion of a graduate degree in nursing which shall be submitted to the Board upon request. The provisions of this 21.33 amended under sections 2.1(k) and 6.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (3.1)Ensure that the registered nurse has completed at least 2 hours of approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with 21.508(b) (relating to child abuse recognition and reportingmandatory training requirement). (2)Full. Discussion of a patients sexual practices and preferences shall be fully documented in the patients chart. (2)At least 90 days prior to the expiration date of the temporary practice permit, the graduate practical nurse shall: (i)Submit an application for licensure by examination as a practical nurse. (v)Professional reading for which there is no evaluative test submitted and no certificate of completion or CPE unit awarded. The provisions of this 21.149 issued under sections 3.1 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (b)A nursing education program shall notify applicants for admission of the programs approval status and, within 30 days of a change of status, shall notify applicants and students by electronic mail or first class mail that the programs approval status has changed. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (335543) to (335544). 5952; amended June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 1979). 7822. (c)The LPN participates in the development, revision and implementation of policies and procedures designed to insure comfort and safety of patients in collaboration with other health care personnel. (a)An LPN shall notify the Board of pending criminal charges within 30 days of the filing of the criminal charges or on the biennial renewal application under 21.156 (relating to renewal of license), whichever is sooner. (d)Student employment. For purposes of this subchapter, the term includes all Board-regulated practitioners. A volunteer license holder who desires to return to active practice shall notify the Board and apply for biennial registration on forms provided by the Board. (b)A registered nurse shall notify the Board of a criminal conviction, plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or an admission into a probation without verdict or accelerated rehabilitative disposition program within 30 days of the disposition or on the biennial renewal application under 21.29(c)(4), whichever is sooner. (21)Hormones and synthetic substitutes. (c)Applicants shall have completed work equal to a standard high school course with a minimum of 16 units, including 4 units of English, 3 units of Social Studies, 2 units of Mathematics (1 of which is Algebra) and 2 units of Science with a related laboratory or the equivalent. 2061. The provisions of this 21.154 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. (f)Evening and night assignments shall be considered part of the curriculum only in terms of the objectives to be achieved and if supervision is provided by the nursing faculty. The provisions of this 21.812 amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. (vii)Using or causing the use of anesthesia or any other drug affecting consciousness for the purpose of engaging in any conduct that would constitute a sexual impropriety or sexual violation. 2063; reserved December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. (d)Committees shall be established as needed to implement the functions of the faculty effectively, and the purposes and membership of each shall be clearly defined. (d)An applicant who holds certification from the Board who is applying for an additional certification under 21.812(b) shall submit, in addition to the documentation required under subsections (a) and (b), documentation of the following: (1)Official transcript from the applicants CNS program and any additional educational programs, including degree awarded, demonstrating a concentration in the specialty in which the applicant is seeking certification. (1)A candidate may take the licensing examination as many times as necessary to pass the licensure examination. 1439; amended December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. Signed into law October 27, 2014: provides for prescription drug monitoring; establishes a program to be administered by the Prescription Drug Monitoring Board in the Department of Health. (j)There shall be a planned and active faculty development program designed by the faculty to meet their perceived needs. (ii)For a registered nurse involved in providing mental health services, the relationship which shall be deemed to exist for a period of time beginning with the first professional contact or consultation between the nurse and patient and ending 2 years after discharge from or discontinuance of services. (d)The controlling institution has the legal responsibility to make provision for permanent retention of student and graduate records in conformity of 21.125 (relating to custody of records). (m)Education in the nursing major shall be offered largely at the upper divisional level. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.156 (relating to renewal of license). (2)Discriminate, while providing nursing services, on the basis of age, marital status, sex, sexual preference, race, religion, diagnosis, socioeconomic status or disability. 2829; reserved December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. (2)Proof of current National certification in the specialty in which the nurse is seeking certification by the Board. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (385107) to (385108). If the ordering practitioner is not available, the LPN shall raise the issue with a registered nurse or other responsible person in a manner consistent with the protocols or policies of the facility. Initial certificationThe first certification or licensure as a nurse practitioner that an individual receives in any jurisdiction. AANP's mission: To empower all nurse practitioners to advance accessible, person-centered, equitable, high-quality health care for diverse communities through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership. A current copy of the policies and procedures shall be provided to the LPN at least once every 12 months. The provisions of this 21.146a adopted September 8, 2000, effective September 9, 2000, 30 Pa.B. (iii)Statements intended to, or likely to, create false or unjustified expectations of favorable results. (b)Programs planning to discontinue must follow the procedures in 21.41 (relating to notification; completion of program; records). Nurse practitioners applying for certification from a jurisdiction that does not designate the nurse practitioners specialty will be required to present evidence satisfactory to the Board to demonstrate the nurse practitioners specialty. 186); and section 1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (2)Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, 2601 North Third Street, P.O. (3)Provision for ongoing student evaluative process that assesses the students progress toward and ultimate achievement of program objectives.