(a)The practical nursing program shall be established as an educational unit of the controlling agency. 221.2(a) and (d)); and section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (a)In lieu of meeting the RN continuing education requirements of section 12.1(b) of the act (63 P.S. 1916. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. (q)The ratio of students to faculty shall assure optimal learning opportunities in clinical laboratory sessions and shall be consistent with the objectives of the clinical nursing courses. The minimum rate for graduates to pass the National licensure examination are as follows: (1)A nursing education program shall achieve and maintain a minimum pass rate of 60% or more of its first-time examinees during an examination year. The provisions of this 21.72 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (7)The Boards written decision will be a final decision of a governmental agency subject to review under 2 Pa.C.S. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (26492). The Board will make available a list of Board-approved English proficiency examinations on its web site. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.149 (relating to temporary practice permits). (i)For a registered nurse not 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 a registered nurse and a patient and ending with the patients discharge from or discontinuance of services by the nurse or by the nurses employer. 2063, unless otherwise noted. The provisions of this 21.287 issued under section 15(b) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. BoardThe State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth. 42.21c). (b)Following skin testing, the size of the induration or its absence may be observed and recorded by the properly instructed registered nurse. 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 6383(b)(2). 212.1(k)); and section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. The Board may certify an applicant who has a current, unrestricted license to practice professional nursing in this Commonwealth. (d)The Board recognizes standards of practice and professional codes of behavior, as developed by appropriate nursing associations, as the criteria for assuring safe and effective practice. 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. The scope of the counseling program shall be clearly defined in accordance with the objectives of the program. 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. (v)Creating a reasonable likelihood of bodily injury to a child through any recent act or failure to act. 658). (9)Accurately present professional qualifications and credentials. (iv)If the applicant is required to take the licensure examination, submit the licensure examination registration form and fee required to the professional testing organization and retain documentation of the submission of the application to take the examination to provide to the Board upon request. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. With your membership, you can enhance your professional development through free and discounted courses, receive our newsletters to learn about industry trends, and we have so much more to offer. If a licensee holds more than one license or certificate issued by the Board, or holds a license issued by another licensing board within the Bureau that requires mandatory training in child abuse recognition and reporting, credit for completion of an approved course will be applied to both credentials. Policies concerning housing shall include the following: (2)Safe and adequately maintained facilities directly related to personal hygiene and personal security measures which include appropriate supervision of housing facilities and periodic inspection of safety devices, such as fire extinguishers, housing exits and fire drills. 2677; amended June 12, 1980, effective June 14, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 212.1(k)). The transcript must bear the impression of the school seal and signature of the nurse administrator or authorized representative. This implies that unlicensed personnel are administering medications, a violation of licensing laws in Pennsylvania. The provisions of this 21.191 amended March 25, 1977, effective March 26, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 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). (iii)Interactive activities or exercises. (v)Managing and negotiating health care delivery systems. 218.2 When licensed as a registered nurse under the State Board of Nursing and certified in a particular clinical specialty area. The LDN shall provide full disclosure when a real or potential conflict of interest arises. A clinical preceptor shall hold a current license to practice professional nursing in the state of the clinical experience. 667.6). (1)The label on a dispensed drug container must include the name of the drug, using abbreviations if necessary; the quantity; and the name of the manufacturer if the drug is a generic drug. The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (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. 6383(b) (relating to education and training) by submitting the course materials set forth in subsection (b) simultaneously to the Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families, and to the Bureau at the following addresses: (1)Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families, Health and Welfare Building, 625 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120; or electronically at RA-PWOCYFCPSL@pa.gov. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. An LPN may not perform the following IV therapy functions: (1)Initiate administration of blood, blood components and plasma volume expanders. Administrative Rules. Every applicant for examination as a licensed practical nurse shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is 18 years of age or older, is of good moral character, has completed at least 12 years of education with diploma in public, parochial or private school, or its equivalent as evaluated by the Department of Education; and has satisfactorily completed a course in practical nursing prescribed and approved by the Board in a school, hospital or other institution of not less than 1,500 hours and within a period of not less than 12 months. 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). 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 1916. 2677. It is codified in Chapter 4723 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). (3)Adequate storage space for general supplies and equipment. (1)Initial. (ii)One program faculty member shall supervise no more than six students in a clinical course. Evening and night assignments are considered part of the curriculum only in terms of the objectives to be achieved and if faculty supervision is provided. Additional application of this content shall also be presented within the specialty course content and clinical experiences of the program to prepare the CRNP to practice within a specialty scope of practice. (2)Respect and consider, while providing nursing care, the individuals right to freedom from psychological and physical abuse. A candidate may contact the certifying organization for more information regarding the National certification examination and examination fee. Faculty assistants may teach required nursing education courses only when fully qualified faculty are not available and shall teach under the direct guidance of a faculty member qualified as set forth in paragraph (1). Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (30279). 212.1(k) and 222); amended under sections 2.1(k) and 12.1(a) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. They often are responsible for: Giving residents medications. The provisions of this 21.288 adopted December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. Titration of IV medicationsA process by which medication is administered and dosages are adjusted through a continuous medication-containing intravenous infusion (such as vasoactive drugs, anticoagulants, psychotropic drugs, neuromuscular drugs, hormones, and the like) to effect a desired state based upon patient assessment data and prescribed parameters. The provisions of this 21.234 issued under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. 4755; amended July 26, 2019, effective July 27, 2019, 49 Pa.B. 841; amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 186); sections 8 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.253 (relating to fees); 49 Pa. Code 21.332 (relating to requirement of continuing education); 49 Pa. Code 21.336 (relating to continuing education course approval); and 49 Pa. Code 21.337 (relating to CRNP responsibilities). 218.6(a)). BoardThe State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth. (b)The philosophy, purposes and objectives of the CRNP program shall be developed and clearly stated by the faculty and be reviewed and revised at stated time intervals by this group. (f)A continuing education provider shall award a certificate of attendance to professional nurses who complete the continuing education activity. 6994. (i)The CRNP has practiced, for at least 1 of the last 3 years, as a CRNP with prescriptive authority in another jurisdiction. (ii)Types of vascular access delivery devices. The provisions of this 21.144 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 216.1 and 218.1). 2061. (2)Pay the biennial renewal of license fee in 21.147(b) (relating to fees). 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (6)The request for temporary practice permit extension shall be submitted to the Board at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the temporary practice permit. (vi)A troop, club or similar organization. RN Delegation Regulations NAC 632.212 (1) (f-h) RN duties NAC 632.220 (1) (b) Medications and treatment NAC 632.224 (1) (c,d), (2) (a,b) - Supervision NAC 632.244 Unauthorized acts prohibited NAC 632.248 Assignment to UAPs NAC 632.340 (4,7,8) Exemptions from required licensing or . The provisions of this 21.181 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.150 added under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (c)The curriculum shall be planned to promote measurable abilities, as contained in the Test Plan for the Practical Nurse Licensing Examination, published by Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (d)The curriculum shall provide instruction in the following areas: (1)Physical and biological sciences, including appropriate content from basic human anatomy and physiology as well as elementary principles of chemistry, microbiology, physics and normal nutrition. 422.15(b)) (Repealed). (b)The qualifications of the instructors shall be as follows: (3)A baccalaureate degree, preferably in nursing, with additional preparation for teaching appropriate to the teaching of practical nursing. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (351272) and (378843). 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). (4)Faculty employed to teach dietetics-nutrition shall be currently licensed to practice dietetics-nutrition in this Commonwealth. (b)A controlling agency desiring to establish a program of practical nursing is required to: (1)Employ the nurse administrator of the educational unit at least 6 months prior to the intended admission date of students. (iii)Clearly defined policies relating to admission, promotion, retention, transfer, advanced placement and dismissal. PerpetratorA person who has committed child abuse as defined in this section. The provisions of this 21.371 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. Board-regulated practitionerA registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP), clinical nurse specialist (CNS) or licensed dietitian-nutritionist (LDN). 5486. (12)Make respiratory and occupational therapy referrals. (6)Leave a nursing assignment prior to the proper reporting and notification to the appropriate department head or personnel of such an action. ), appeal denied, 664 A.2d 978 (Pa. 1995). Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (363484) to (363485). A mandated reporter shall make a report of suspected child abuse in accordance with this section if the mandated reporter has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse under any of the following circumstances: (i)The mandated reporter comes into contact with the child in the course of employment, occupation and practice of the profession or through a regularly scheduled program, activity or service. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. 2667. (a)The faculty shall be employed by and be responsible to the college or university. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (26492). (6)The request for temporary practice permit extension shall be submitted to the Board no less than 60 days prior to the expiration date of the temporary practice permit. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.412 (relating to interpretations regarding venipuncture, intravenous fluids, resuscitation and respirationstatement of policy); 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). Upon application for reactivation of prescriptive authority approval, the CRNP shall show proof of meeting the continuing education requirements for the biennial period immediately preceding the request for reactivation. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (351271). In 1994, the Board of Nursing attempted to pass regulations which included delegation. The provisions of this 21.371 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (a)Continuing education activities must address the CRNPs specialty. (c)If a nursing education program is removed from the approved list, the controlling institution shall make provision for permanent retention of student and graduate records in conformance with 21.123 and 21.125 (relating to access and use of records; and custody of records). An official website of the State of Maryland. Developing individual care plans for residents. This section cited in 28 Pa. Code 107.12a (relating to specified professional personnelstatement of policy). 2829. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (385245) to (385246). (ii)The mandated reporter is directly responsible for the care, supervision, guidance or training of the child, or is affiliated with an agency, institution, organization, school, regularly established church or religious organization or other entity that is directly responsible for the care, supervision, guidance or training of the child. (f)Counseling and guidance. (b)A CRNP program must prepare the registered nurse (RN) to function as a nurse practitioner in an expanded role in a particular specialty. (c)Failure to comply with an obligation or prohibition imposed by this section is subject to disciplinary and corrective measures under section 16 of the act (63 P.S. (b)The following nursing practices fall within the scope of registered nursing practice under 21.11 and 21.14: (1)The addition of medications to peritoneal dialysate. 667.6). 2061. ChildLineAn organizational unit of the Department of Human Services, which operates a 24-hour a day Statewide toll-free telephone system for receiving reports of suspected child abuse, referring reports for investigation and maintaining the reports in the appropriate file. (8)Performance of cardioversion in the presence or absence of a physician. (b)When a class is not admitted in a given year, the nursing program shall close unless approval has been granted by the Board based on the justification for continuation submitted to the Board. The program shall provide the Board a copy of the notice sent to applicants and students. The provisions of this 21.822 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. 2667. (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. (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. 218.7) regarding professional liability coverage. (4)Disclose any discipline imposed by a state licensing board on any nursing or allied health profession license or certificate in the previous biennial period and any criminal charges pending or criminal conviction, plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or admission into a probation without verdict or accelerated rehabilitative disposition during the previous biennial period unless prior notification has been made under 21.29a (relating to reporting of crimes and disciplinary action). 212.1(k)). 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. Section 1300.20 Nursing Delegation by a Registered Professional Nurse; Section 1300.30 Fees; Section 1300.40 Renewals; Section 1300.50 Restoration; Section 1300.60 Granting Variances; . 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. Records shall be kept in locked fire-proof files. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (209967). 2667. According to the PSBN, NPs' areas of expertise include "the execution of advanced nursing . The provisions of this 21.723b adopted December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. (2)The CNS has performed a service beyond the scope of practice of professional nursing as defined in section 2(1) of the act (63 P.S. 2115; amended September 8, 2000, effective September 9, 2000, 30 Pa.B. (c)A cooperating agency providing faculty and instruction for clinical nursing courses shall be responsible for submitting 15 copies of proposed curriculum changes to the Board prior to the announcement of change to the affiliating school. (d)Change of ownership shall be processed as the establishment of a new program. 2063; reserved December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (26494). The provisions of this 21.158 adopted July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 5521; amended June 12, 1992, effective immediately and applies to biennial renewals commencing May 1, 1992, 22 Pa.B. (c)A university or college may conduct CRNP programs within the graduate program of the university or college where it resides, if the college or university has a professional nurse program and the philosophy of the parent institution encompasses dual programs of education. (2)Written guidelines specifying the intravenous medications that the registered nurse may administer in a particular setting are available to the registered nurse. The provisions of this 21.162b adopted under sections 2.1(k) and 6.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 2829; amended April 24, 2009, effective April 25, 2009, 39 Pa.B. Under 23 Pa.C.S. (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. CertificationThe authorization granted by the Board to a professional nurse who has demonstrated the qualifications for recognition as a CRNP. 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 (b)Information shall be released from a students record only in accordance with Federal and State law. 222) and this subchapter. 658); amended under sections 2.1(k) and 6.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (i)Nursing courses shall be organized to use and reinforce relevant learnings from preceding and concurrent courses.
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