(a)A CRNP program must require, at a minimum, a baccalaureate degree in nursing for admission and must culminate with a masters degree in nursing or postmasters certificate. The term includes a State health center, nonprofit community-based clinic and Federally qualified health center, as designated by Federal rulemaking or as approved by the Department of Health or the Department of Public Welfare. 1916. (3)Beginning on October 1, 2010, a nursing education program shall achieve and maintain a minimum pass rate of 80% or more of its first-time examinees during an examination year. 2673; amended July 3, 2008, effective July 5, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 2061. The provisions of this 21.147 adopted December 25, 1987, effective December 26, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 211225.5), which provides for the certification of CNSs. 666.2). The provisions of this 21.159 adopted December 10, 1982, effective December 11, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 212.1(k)). Where nurse had disconnected patient from respirator to perform unauthorized evaluation of spontaneous respiration, failed to perform external cardiac resuscitation, etc., subsection (a)(2) and (4) was not unconstitutionally vague with respect to nurses conduct since nurses actions were unauthorized, contra-indicated and a serious deviation from acceptable nursing practice. Rafferty v. State Board of Nurse Examiners, 471 A.2d 1339 (Pa. Cmwlth. The provisions of this 21.336 issued under sections 2.1(k) and 8.1(c) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The Board will make available a list of Board-approved English proficiency examinations on its web site. The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the content clearly indicates otherwise: Challenges with understaffing existed before the pandemic due to cost-cutting measures, disease complexity, and an aging population. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. (2)A written order has been issued by a licensed physician pertaining to an individual patient or group of patients. (c)The curriculum shall be based on broad areas of learning but shall be limited in depth. (I)Fulfill legal requirements for writing prescriptions as a CRNP in this Commonwealth in accordance with 21.28321.287 (relating to CRNP). 6994. 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 1439; amended December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. The certification of nursing education shall be submitted to the Board in English directly from the appropriate educational authorities. (3)Notwithstanding any civil penalty assessed under paragraph (1), failure to provide the Board with documentation demonstrating the completion of 30 hours of approved continuing education within 6 months after receiving notice of a deficiency will subject the registered nurse to discipline under section 14(a)(3) of the act. (iii)Clearly defined policies relating to admission, promotion, retention, transfer, advanced placement and dismissal. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (30264). CertificationCertification as a CNS issued by the Board. (b)Additional certification. (e)In addition to the fees prescribed in subsection (a), which are payable directly to the Board, a candidate for the practical nurse licensing examination shall also pay a fee to the National Council of the State Boards of Nursing (www.ncsbn.org) to cover costs associated with the preparation and administration of the practical nurse licensing examination. (G)An individual 18 years of age or older who engages a child in severe forms of trafficking in persons or sex trafficking, as those terms are defined under section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (Division A of Pub.L. (a)In lieu of meeting the RN continuing education requirements of section 12.1(b) of the act (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.154 amended March 11, 1977, effective March 12, 1977, 7 Pa.B. A registered nurse seeking to reinstate a suspended license shall submit, or cause to be submitted, documentation to demonstrate that the registered nurse completed 30 hours of continuing education, including at least 2 hours in approved child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with 21.508(b), within the biennial period immediately preceding application for reinstatement. (1)An LPN shall communicate with a licensed professional nurse and the patients health care team members to seek guidance when: (i)The patients care needs exceed the licensed practical nursing scope of practice. Performing health screenings. Scope of practice varies by state. Diploma programs shall assume responsibility for formulating their own policies and submitting them for Board approval. 2677. The number of candidates for each class shall be determined by the educational and clinical resources which the program can provide. Board-recognizedThe Board has determined that an entity meets the Boards quality standards to conduct an activity and has named the entity on the Boards web site. 2829; amended April 24, 2009, effective April 25, 2009, 39 Pa.B. (v)Soliciting or accepting a date from a patient. 212.1(k)); and section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 5329. The provisions of this Subchapter F adopted November 28, 1997, effective November 29, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 224). The nurse administrator shall hold an earned doctoral degree or have a specific plan for completing doctoral preparation within 5 years of appointment. 2829; reserved December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 49 Pa. Code 21.18. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. The provisions of this 21.372 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. (B)Unreasonably restraining or confining a child, based on consideration of the method, location or duration of the restraint or confinement. 6312 (relating to sexual abuse of children). ParentA biological parent, adoptive parent or legal guardian. 4236; amended September 20, 1985, effective September 21, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 2103. (c)The planned educational program shall include the following: (1)Organization and administrative policies of the controlling agency. The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Effective in 60 days. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.341 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 4730. (9.1)Other information required by Federal law or regulation. The Board will grant, deny or grant in part the request for waiver. (c)Committee reports and faculty actions shall be recorded, filed systematically and kept available for reference. (d)Compliance with this section will not be treated as compliance with the standards of acceptable and prevailing practice as a CRNP when medical circumstances require that the CRNP exceed the requirements of this section. The certificate must contain the information listed in subsection (b)(1)(3) and (6)and the name of the individual to whom the certificate is awarded. Abandonment is defined as the intentional deserting of a patient for whom the nurse is responsible. (c)CRNPs may obtain credit for continuing education hours on an individual basis if the CRNP, prior to attendance at the course, obtains Board approval by submitting a request for course approval and supporting documentation listed in 21.336(b). The provisions of this Subchapter C adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. Board-designated specialtyOne of six patient populations, including neonatal, pediatrics, family/across the lifespan, adult/gerontology, womens health/gender-related and psychiatric/mental health. The provisions of this 21.362 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. Division 47 - Standards for Community-Based Care RN Delegation Division 48 - Standards for Provision of Nursing Care by a Designated Caregiver Division 49 - Standards for Licensed Nurse Protocol Development and Utilization, Communicating a Prescriber's Re-Authorization of a Prescription and RN Dispensing 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (e)The following fees related to continuing education are charged by the Board: Approval of each hour of CRNP continuing education activity by sources not listed in 21.334(a) (relating to sources of continuing education) $115, Renewal of approval of CRNP continuing education activity by sources not listed in 21.334(a) $35. (8)Falsify or knowingly make incorrect entries into the patients record or other related documents. Registered Nurse (RN) Responsibilities: Manages resident care through delegation of care responsibilities to staff regarding . (10)Printed materials used to market the training. 2829; reserved July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. (6)Endotracheal intubation in infant intensive care unit. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (308272). (k)The failure of a program to cooperate with the Board by failing to provide requested information or reports, by refusing or limiting a site visit, or by refusing to adhere to restrictions mandated by the Board will be considered a violation of the standards for nursing education programs and may result in immediate referral of the program to the prosecution division to consider formal action to remove the program from the approved list as provided in 21.166 (relating to removal from approved list). Appropriate discussions of sexual matters between a nurse and a patient shall be fully documented in patient records. (d)Waiver. The provisions of this 21.11 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. Practice of professional nursing. (3)Submit, or cause to be submitted, proof to the Board that the LDN has satisfactorily completed a minimum of 30 hours of CPE approved by the Board in accordance with 21.724 (relating to continuing education) during the 2 calendar years immediately preceding the application for renewal. 3796; amended October 16, 2015, effective October 17, 2015, 45 Pa.B. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. Program bulletins shall: (i)Be comprehensive and current since they serve as contracts of agreement between the applicant or student and the program. The provisions of this 21.123 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (3)At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the temporary practice permit, the graduate registered nurse who wishes to extend the expiration date of the temporary practice permit because of illness or extreme hardship shall: (i)Submit an application for temporary practice permit extension on a form provided by the Board. The provisions of this 21.723b adopted December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 186); and sections 8 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 2677. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (396910). 6219; amended May 19, 2006, effective May 20, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 222.1(k)); and 23 Pa.C.S. The provisions of this 21.134 adopted July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. (2)The CRNP has performed a medical task or function which the CRNP does not have the necessary knowledge, preparation, experience and competency to perform properly or is not qualified under the act and this subchapter to perform. 2061; amended August 4, 1989, effective August 5, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 6383(b)(2). The provisions of this 21.811 amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. (b)An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall meet the requirements as stated in the act. Effective in 60 days. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.813 (relating to application for certification). (c)Appropriate cumulative student health records shall be maintained throughout the enrollment of the student. 6994. (iv)Ability of the cooperating agency to absorb an additional affiliating school. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (352041) to (352042). 6383(b)(2). Through the LAP program, PSNA members can participate in a broad range of advocacy initiatives while building relationships with elected officials. 2404; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (4)The patient has a patent intravenous access. (a)The philosophy and objectives of the program shall be formulated, agreed upon and implemented by the faculty and shall be in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the controlling agency. Neither a refill nor a consecutive issuance of this emergency prescription may be given unless a physical examination and evaluation of the patient are first conducted. Mandated reporterA person who is required under 23 Pa.C.S. PSNA is part of this task force. The provisions of this 21.29b issued under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 6994. At least 2 of the required 30 hours shall be completed in approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with 21.508(b) (relating to child abuse recognition and reportingmandatory training requirement). Final approval of the cooperating agency will depend upon a survey of the facilities. (a)The curriculum shall be designed to meet the stated objectives of the program. (8)Permit the use of their names for the purpose of certifying that dietetic services have been rendered only if they provided or supervised the provision of those services. The provisions of this 21.14 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (x)Engaging a child in a severe form of trafficking in persons or sex trafficking, as those terms are defined under section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (Division A of Pub.L. (1)Board-approved CRNP educational programs and CRNP educational programs approved by other state boards of nursing or that hold current accreditation issued by a National nursing accreditation organization. A registered nurse seeking licensure renewal shall complete 30 hours of continuing education approved by the Board during the biennial period immediately preceding the application for renewal in accordance with section 12.1 of the act (63 P.S. A Board-regulated practitioner who willfully fails to comply with the reporting requirements in 25.50225.504 (relating to suspected child abusemandated reporting requirements; photographs, medical tests and X-rays of child subject to report; and suspected death as a result of child abusemandated reporting requirement) will be subject to disciplinary action under section 14 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (b)Exception. (11)Accept a client or patient for treatment or continue treatment unnecessarily, if benefit cannot reasonably be expected to accrue. 2061. For the American Nurses Association . 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 6994. The provisions of this 21.211 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (101303). The provisions of this 21.375 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 2829. 659 and 667.6). The PSNA Political Action Committee is a non-partisan organization funded by members donations through which PSNA-PAC can contribute to pro-nursing candidates for Pennsylvania State House and State Senate. (a)Professional samples. Nurse Title Protection | American Nurses Association The curriculum must: (i)Assess the programs effectiveness relative to current standards of practice. The provisions of this 21.2 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The standards of practice are defined and delineated by the profession and 21.18 and 21.284 (relating to standards of nursing conduct; and prescribing and dispensing parameters). The Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act states that "licensed practical nursing means the practice of nursing under the supervision or direction of an RN, licensed physician or dentist. (2)An individual applying for a temporary practice permit for a currently-licensed practical nurse shall demonstrate proficiency in English by submitting proof that the individuals nursing education program was conducted in English or that the individual has received a passing score on a Board-approved English proficiency examination. (vi)Volunteering information to a patient about ones sexual problems, preferences or fantasies. 5943; reserved December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. CNSCertified Nutrition SpecialistThe title given to individuals who meet the requirements of the CBNS. PA S 397 : Osteopathic Medical Practice Act Amendments - Amends the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, relates to the State Subject: Other Physician Assistant Bills PA S 25 : Professional Nursing Law Amendments - Amends the Professional Nursing Law, provides for title, for definitions, (n)Nursing courses and curriculum shall be organized to continue the development of values, understandings, knowledge and skills needed in all aspects of professional nursing. There shall be written objectives and policies for the health program. (5)Employ the teaching faculty at least 1 semester before the initiation of their teaching responsibilities. (3)Instructors who have suitable qualifications as detailed in 21.336(d) (relating to continuing education course approval). 1986). Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (385216) to (385217). 221.2(a) and (d)); and section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (iv)Discussing or commenting on a patients sexual history, preference or performance during consultation, except when the consultation is pertinent to the issue of sexual function or dysfunction or reproductive healthcare. (e)Up to 4 hours may be approved under subsection (c) for service as a teacher in a nursing education program, preceptor providing direct clinical supervision in a specialty area, lecturer or speaker and for publication in a refereed journal or other scholarly publication relating to the CNSs area of practice. 2061. (a)When a program closes, the college or university is responsible for the safekeeping of the records of students for at least 50 years after graduation of the last class. 421.3 and 421.16) (Repealed), unless otherwise noted. (a) No person shall engage in the practice of professional nursing in Delaware without being licensed by the Board, except those persons issued a temporary permit by the Board. 32-1636 (2003) Only a person who holds a valid and current license to practice professional nursing in this state or in a party state pursuant to section 32-1668 may use the title "nurse", "registered nurse, "graduate nurse", or "professional nurse" or the abbreviation "RN". Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (363471) to (363472). (9)The actions taken by the person making the report, including actions taken under 23 Pa.C.S. (a)A CRNP is required to maintain documentation of completion of continuing education, including: (b)Primary responsibility for documenting completion of the continuing education requirements rests with the CRNP. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (g)The Board encourages curriculum experimentation designed to replicate or validate educational theories or to promote open-ended career development. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.147 (relating to fees). (5)Document and maintain accurate records. (a)As a condition of approval, providers and credentialing organizations are required to provide CNSs who complete continuing education courses with a certificate of completion which contains the information in 21.828(a) (relating to CNS responsibilities). (1)An established mechanism to measure its quality, established criteria for selecting and evaluating faculty, and established criteria for the evaluation of each participant who completes the course. (d)For purposes of activities relating to the approval and status of nursing education programs, the term Board used in this subchapter may mean the Boards educational advisors appointed under section 2.1(i) of the act (63 P.S. (4)Performance of graduates on the State Board Test Pool Examination. (6)The school bulletin and other pertinent information. 216.1 and 218.1). (d)Following the review of the practical nursing program and before final Board action is taken to grant permission to recruit students, an initial facility survey will be made by a Boards nursing education advisor. (e)The terminal objectives of the program shall identify behavioral changes that are expected to occur in the student. The provisions of this 21.705 amended under section 11.2 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (335539) to (335540) and (363467). 666). 2827; amended December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. (a)The faculty shall be employed by and responsible to the educational institution. 449.41449.50) and provides for the issuance of a volunteer license to a qualified registered nurse, a certified registered nurse practitioner and a licensed practical nurse who retires from active practice and seeks to provide professional services as a volunteer. In order to return to active status, the licensee shall submit proof of completion of a minimum of 30 hours of approved CPE in the biennial period preceding the request for reactivation and pay applicable fees. 1900 Board of Nursing - Delaware For chronic conditions, periodic follow-up evaluations shall be recommended to monitor the effectiveness of the controlled substance in achieving the intended results. (x)Insertion of peripheral short catheters. (e)Up to 4 hours will be credited for service as a teacher, preceptor, lecturer or speaker and for publication in a refereed journal or other scholarly publication relating to pharmacology or the CRNPs area of practice. (c)Fifteen copies of the materials listed in subsection (b) shall be submitted to the Board at least 3 weeks prior to the Board meetings at which the matters are considered. (r)The curriculum for baccalaureate nursing programs shall give evidence of providing learning experiences which will prepare graduates for professional nursing practice. (b)Program requirements. Upon application for reactivation of certification, the CNS shall provide the documentation in 21.828(b) (relating to CNS responsibilities) to demonstrate that the CNS has met the continuing education requirements for the biennial period immediately preceding the request for reactivation. (4)Experience and skill in the practice of nursing. Pennsylvania still lacks specific delegation language in its Nurse Practice Act. 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 667.6). This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.811 (relating to qualifications for initial certification); 49 Pa. Code 21.813 (relating to application for certification); 49 Pa. Code 21.822 (relating to biennial renewal of certification); 49 Pa. Code 21.825 (relating to sources of continuing education); and 49 Pa. Code 21.827 (relating to continuing education course approval). The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the content clearly indicates otherwise: (e)A separate application and fee, as set forth in 21.5, shall be submitted whenever a change is made to information submitted under subsection (b), except for information related to a change in date or location, or both, of the activity under subsection (b)(3). The provisions of this 21.29b adopted December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. The main purpose of nursing practice acts is to protect the public from unsafe practitioners . (2)The school wishing to establish agreements with a cooperating agency shall initiate meetings with the proposed cooperating agency to determine: (i)Compatibility of the educational philosophy and objectives of the cooperating agency with those of the parent school.