This definition is not intended to limit in any way the practice of practical nursing as defined in the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. This section cited in 49 Pa.B. 6383(b)(2). (4)An individual who has been granted a temporary practice permit for a currently-licensed registered nurse shall ensure that all documentation in support of the application for licensure is received by the Board no later than 90 days prior to the expiration date of the temporary practice permit. Satler v. Department of Transportation, 670 A.2d 1205 (Pa. Cmwlth. At its discretion, the Board will require progress reports or other information deemed necessary for the evaluation of a program on provisional approval status. (3)Knowingly permit another individual to use his license or temporary permit for any purpose or knowingly permit the unlicensed person under the registered nurses jurisdiction or supervision to misrepresent that the individual is a licensed nurse. 2829; amended July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. (c)A CRNP program must prepare the registered nurse to perform acts of medical diagnosis and prescription of medical, therapeutic or corrective measures in collaboration with a physician licensed to practice medicine in this Commonwealth. (8)Activities approved by National nursing, risk management, health care quality and patient safety organizations. (v)A copy of the agreement or contract between the cooperating agency and the affiliating school. 1165; amended April 26, 1996, effective April 27, 1996, 26 Pa.B. Pennsylvania still lacks specific delegation language in its Nurse Practice Act. (e)A CRNP may not delegate prescriptive authority. (b)Upon completion of the entire program a transcript or photocopy of the final record of the student shall be submitted along with the application for admission to the State Board Test Pool Examination. Maintenance includes dressing changes, IV tubing changes, and saline or heparin flushes. 2667. 6994. 422.15(b)) (Repealed). (6)Activities sponsored by National nursing, medical, osteopathic and other health care professional organizations and their state and regional affiliates. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code (i)The Board may grant initial certification in a Board-designated specialty or other pertinent specialty to an applicant who demonstrates current National certification by examination. (C)CRNPs who are currently licensed and certified. Person responsible for the childs welfareA person who provides permanent or temporary care, supervision, mental health diagnosis or treatment, training or control of a child in lieu of parental care, supervision and control. The provisions of this 21.84 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 6383(b)(2). (iv)Legal implications for IV therapy. (iii)Submit an application for an education evaluation to a Board-approved foreign credentials evaluator if required under 21.23(b) and 21.28(c) (relating to qualifications of applicant for examination; and licensure by endorsement) and retain documentation of the application submitted to the evaluator to provide to the Board upon request. The provisions of this 21.223 adopted July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. It establishes a registry to ensure adequate availability of different medical cannabis strains and concentrations. (c)Upon approval of a course, the Board will assign a course number and determine the number of hours awarded. 215(e)) or under this subchapter will be valid from the date of issuance through September 30, 2006, following the issuance of the license. (2)Cooperating agencies on the approved list shall submit changes on curriculum content to the Board for approval before schools are notified of the changes. The approved list will consist of programs on initial, full and provisional approval status. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.505 (relating to immunity from liability); 49 Pa. Code 21.506 (relating to confidentialitywaived); and 49 Pa. Code 21.507 (relating to noncompliance). (2)Administer tissue plasminogen activators, immunoglobulins, antineoplastic agents or investigational drugs. A CRNP whose prescriptive authority approval has been revoked shall, in addition to meeting the requirements to reinstate the CRNP certification, meet the requirements in subsection (c), and any other requirements by Board order. (D)Forcefully slapping or otherwise striking a child under 1 year of age. CNSClinical nurse specialistAn individual licensed in this Commonwealth to practice professional nursing who meets the educational and examination or equivalency requirements of the act and who is certified by the Board as a clinical nurse specialist. The Board will make available a list of Board-approved English proficiency examinations on its web site. (iv)Touching breasts, genitals or any other body part for any purpose other than appropriate examination or treatment, or using prolonged or improper examination techniques, or after the patient has refused or withdrawn consent. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.5 (relating to fees); and 49 Pa. Code 21.822 (relating to biennial renewal of certification). 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (3)A description of specific methodologies and tools that evaluate the learners achievement of the objectives. (5)Teaching patients and families the administration of intravenous medications in the home. A rescission of provider or credentialing organization approval will be made in accordance with 1 Pa. Code Part II (relating to General Rules of Administrative Practice and Procedure) or by amendment of this section. 7822; amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. (a)A registered nurse educated and licensed outside of the United States or Canada may not practice professional nursing in this Commonwealth until the registered nurse is issued a license or temporary practice permit by the Board. (b)Pharmacology continuing education activities must provide the knowledge and skills to understand the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of broad categories of drugs or drugs used in the CRNPs specialty and to analyze the relationship between pharmacologic agents and physiologic/pathologic responses. 7508.2 (relating to operation of methamphetamine laboratory) is occurring, provided that the violation is being investigated by law enforcement. Supervision and direction of certified and non-certified staff persons required for school operation exclusive of directing health services controlled by the Nurse Practice Act. 2677. (a)Rules and regulations of the faculty organization shall be in writing and shall be revised by the faculty periodically. (a)The faculty shall be employed by and responsible to the controlling institution. A registered nurse whose license is not renewed by the expiration of the biennial period may not engage in the practice of professional nursing until the continuing education requirements are satisfied and the license has been renewed, reinstated or reactivated. The provisions of this 21.145a adopted August 24, 2012, effective August 25, 2012, 42 Pa.B. Nurse Practice Acts are laws in each state that determine the legal duties and responsibilities of a nurse to patients, other nurses, and the community. 186 and 279.3a); and sections 8 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 212.1(k)). 186). (1)Failure to complete a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education in a biennial period in accordance with subsection (a) will subject the registered nurse to discipline under section 13(b) of the act (63 P.S. (3)Maintenance of IV therapy by an LPN shall include ongoing observation and focused assessment of the patient, monitoring the IV site and maintaining the equipment. The provisions of this 21.143 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. (5)Blood formation, coagulation and anticoagulation drugs, and thrombolytic and antithrombolytic agents. The provisions of this 21.28 amended under 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (b)An applicant for a volunteer license shall complete at least 3 hours of approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with 21.508(a) (relating to child abuse recognition and reportingmandatory training requirement) as a condition of issuance of a volunteer license. The provisions of this 21.24 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (c)A registered nurse who fails to comply with an obligation or prohibition under this section is subject to disciplinary and corrective measures under section 14 of the act (63 P.S. 2061. An Agency Data form, provided by the Board, shall be submitted for each new cooperating agency and field agency. 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. (2)One academic quarter course is equivalent to 10 continuing education hours. 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (2)General description of the training and course delivery method. (e)The faculty shall formulate policies which relate to the operation of the program. (c)Advanced standing shall conform with the following: (1)The Board encourages practical nursing programs to thoughtfully review their respective curriculi to identify where opportunity can be provided for the recognition and validation of previous education and experience of prospective applicants. (iii)Interactive activities or exercises. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. This directed scope of practice includes, but is not limited to: contributing to the assessment of the health status of individuals and groups" (see Okla . 2677. Applicants shall verify compliance with section 8.7 of the act (63 P.S. 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (351272) and (378843). (vi)Monitoring and ensuring the quality of health care practice. (4)The registered nurse has had instruction and supervised practice in administering the therapy. (7)Record system in operation which will assist in the evaluation of the educational program. (5)Mandatory training in child abuse recognition and reporting. Assessing residents. (b)Interpretations issued by the Board will not conflict with this chapter, or enlarge or restrict this chapter, but will solely address the matter of applying principles set forth in this chapter to specific practices. (4)Proof of current National certification in the specialty in which the nurse is seeking certification by the Board, if the applicant obtained initial certification or licensure after February 7, 2005. The provisions of this 21.367 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 5943; reserved December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. The Board may grant a temporary practice permit to a graduate registered nurse as follows: (1)A graduate registered nurse who wishes to practice professional nursing shall submit an application for a temporary practice permit for a graduate registered nurse on a form provided by the Board and remit the fee specified in 21.5 (relating to fees). Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (396909). 279.1(a)(3) and (7)). (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). Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (351278) and (335539). The provisions of this 21.142 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. The provisions of this Subchapter B adopted January 20, 1967; amended March 26, 1976, effective March 27, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (iii)Letters of intent from the cooperating agencies indicating positive commitment to the nursing education program and the availability of sufficient clinical resources to meet the educational requirements of the program. ActsThe Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (4)The nurse administrator shall hold either a temporary practice permit to practice professional nursing or be currently licensed as a professional nurse in this Commonwealth. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649; or electronically at RA-stcpsl[lowbar]course[lowbar]app@pa.gov. (c)A CRNP who has prescriptive authority shall complete at least 16 hours of Board-approved continuing education in pharmacology in the 2 years prior to the biennial renewal date of the certification. 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (a)The Board grants the following types of approval to nursing education programs: (1)Initial. (K)Sexual abuse as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. (3)Faculty members shall maintain currency in clinical practice through ongoing clinical practice. 2829. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.363 (relating to approval process); and 49 Pa. Code 21.369 (relating to general curriculum requirements). Strong leadership including that of the registered nurse. (iii)The selection and maintenance of the kind and quality of facilities needed in the individual nursing program shall be determined by the curriculum design and teaching methods utilized by the faculty. If an exemption is granted, the Board will issue or renew the license/certificate, as applicable. Prescriptive authority collaborative agreementThe written and signed agreement between a CRNP with prescriptive authority and a collaborating physician in which they agree to the details of their collaboration. Signed into law July 2, 2014: This bill amends the Whistleblower Law to include the General Assembly in the definition of public body and increases the maximum civil fine from $500 to $10,000. 6383(b)(2). (b)Providers or CNSs requesting Board approval for continuing education as set forth in 21.825(c) (relating to sources of continuing education) shall pay the fee in 21.805 (relating to fees) and submit the following information to the Board: (5)The schedule of the programtitle of subject, lecturer and time allocated. 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. A program shall provide additional notice to applicants and students at the direction of the Board. State Board of Nurse Examiners v. Rafferty, 471 A.2d 1339 (Pa. Cmwlth. (3)Following the exploratory meetings, the school shall submit written notification of intent to establish an affiliation with the cooperating agency for Board approval. The provisions of this 21.283 issued under section 15(b) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. It requires the Joint State Government Commission to be directed to recommend guidelines for prescribers within 60 days of the formation of the advisory committee. Faculty or instructors with less academic preparation may be employed if qualified personnel is not available provided that less qualified faculty and instructors shall function under the direct guidance of a fully qualified faculty member and shall give evidence of continuing their academic preparation. In accordance with 23 Pa.C.S. (5)Submit 15 copies of the feasibility study and the written decision of the health planning agency, if obtained, to the Board for approval. An applicant for initial certification by endorsement shall have completed at least 3 hours of approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with 21.508(a) as a condition of certification. (e)Following the review of the CRNP program proposal and before final Board action is taken to grant permission to recruit students, an initial facility survey may be made by the designee of the Board. The provisions of this 21.701 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. These standards of nursing conduct provide a definite warning to a licensee, in addition to the provisions of the law as interpreted by the State Board of Nursing, of what may constitute unprofessional conduct by setting forth an ascertainable standard against which conduct can be measured. 6196; amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. 667.5); and section 810(a)(3) and (7) of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. The provisions of this 21.75 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. BoardThe State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth. (i)Display portion of current Pennsylvania licenses and certifications. The policies and procedures shall provide for: (i)Identification of the immunizing and skin testing agents which the LPN may administer. The policy of masters degree programs must be consistent with that of the college or university. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (34222). 160; amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (ii)Remit the fee specified in 21.147. 1916. (9)Anticipated credentials or experience of the presenter, or biography of presenter, if known. Budgetary funds shall be allocated by the controlling agency to administer the program effectively. Unrestricted licenseA license which is not restricted or limited by order of the Board under its disciplinary power. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (363482) to (363484). 212.1(k) and 222); amended under sections 2.1(k) and 12.1(a) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The applicant shall be exempt from payment of the biennial renewal fee of 21.5, 21.147 or 21.253 (relating to fees), as applicable. The provisions of this 21.154 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. (c)Graduates of practical nursing education programs outside of this Commonwealth shall file an official transcript validating program completion with the application. (a)The agreement between the program and each of the cooperating agencies shall be written and signed by the administrators of the program and the cooperating agency and shall identify the responsibility and authority of each party. (9.1)Other information required by Federal law or regulation. (b)Notice of the renewal period of a license will be sent to each active licensee prior to the expiration date of the licensees license. 5521; amended June 12, 1992, effective immediately and applies to biennial renewals commencing May 1, 1992, 22 Pa.B. The applicant shall certify on the application that the applicant has either completed the required training or has been granted an exemption under subsection (c). Faculty records shall conform with the following: (i)Display Portion of current nursing license. Faculty members already employed in a CRNP program who do not hold National certification in their area of specialization shall obtain National certification, if available, by June 3, 2008. (i)Nursing courses shall be organized to use and reinforce relevant learnings from preceding and concurrent courses. (iii)When a patient is receiving hemodialysis. The provisions of this 21.201 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. (3)Documentation that the diploma program has maintained full approval status under 21.33 (relating to types of approval) for at least 3 years prior to the intended date for admission of students. 212.1(k)). (b)Programs planning to discontinue must follow the procedures in 21.41 (relating to notification; completion of program; records). (2)Copy of the licensure or certification requirements at the time the applicant was initially licensed or certified by another jurisdiction and a copy of the criteria under which the applicant was initially licensed or certified, obtained from the jurisdictions board of nursing or licensing authority. 5943; amended December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. (g)The Board will apply 21.132(b) (relating to continuing education hours) to determine the number of hours awarded for academic coursework. 1916. (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. 2673; amended July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (26493). (c)An applicant or licensee may apply in writing for an exemption from the training/continuing education requirements set forth in subsections (a) and (b) provided the applicant or licensee meets one of the following: (1)The applicant or licensee submits documentation demonstrating all of the following: (i)The applicant or licensee has already completed child abuse recognition training as required by section 1205.6 of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P.S.