(a)A practical nurse who has graduated from an approved practical nursing program in the United States or Canada and who obtained licensure in another jurisdiction of the United States or Canada upon 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. (7)A record system in operation which will assist in the evaluation of the educational program. (iii)The projected cost of the CRNP program including costs for faculty, clinical teaching resources, educational supplies, office supplies, and the like, and sufficient evidence of stable financial support. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (342920) to (342922). A volunteer license shall be valid for the biennial period for which it is issued, subject to biennial renewal. 667.6), unless otherwise noted. (4)The concept of preparing a practitioner who shares in the giving of direct care to patients and who functions within the accepted roles of the L.P.N. 212.1(k)); and section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 2827; amended November 26, 1993, effective November 27, 1993, 23 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. (b)If the college or university also closes, advice should be obtained from the Board concerning the permanent safekeeping and availability of the records of the school of nursing. (ii)Identification of available clinical recourses for program implementation based on the projected enrollment and faculty. (4)Removal of sutures of a simple and uncomplicated nature. The provisions of this Subchapter F adopted November 28, 1997, effective November 29, 1997, 27 Pa.B. section 22.1 of the Podiatry Practice Act (63 P.S. (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. 2063; reserved December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 6383(b)(2). Statements which qualify as false or misleading include the following: (i)Statements containing a misrepresentation of facts. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (335543) to (335544). The provisions of this 21.506 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. Administrative records shall conform with the following: (4)Program bulletin. (h)The curriculum for CRNP programs must give evidence of providing learning experiences which will prepare graduates for CRNP practice. (4)The nursing education program will be provided an opportunity to appear at a hearing to demonstrate why approval should not be withdrawn. 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 21.162a (relating to failure to comply with standards). (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. (c)Providers shall submit other information requested by the Board. (c)The consent of the patient to any sexual impropriety or sexual violation is not a defense to any disciplinary charge for violation of the act or this subchapter. 651667) which establishes standards for the education of practical nurses and the practice of practical nursing. (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. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.28 (relating to licensure by endorsement); 49 Pa. Code 21.332a. Innovation & Ongoing Development Fund Requests. 3944, unless otherwise noted. (5)To stimulate and maintain continued growth and improvement of practical nursing education in this Commonwealth. 7822; amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. (5)Professional role content. 21.828 (relating to CNS responsibilities). Sexual improprietyThe term includes the following offenses: (i)Sexual intercourse between an LPN and a patient during the professional relationship. (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. If an exemption is granted, the Board will issue or renew the license/certificate, as applicable. The provisions of this 21.131 adopted July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 6210; amended December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. This standard does not prohibit or affect reporting responsibilities under 23 Pa.C.S. (n)Course syllabi that identify all aspects of each course shall be developed and readily available. (2)For academic courses taken from an accredited college or university, the registered nurse shall retain the transcript issued by the educational institution. The provisions of this 21.505 amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. (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. 702 (relating to appeals). (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. Board-regulated practitionerA registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP), clinical nurse specialist (CNS) or licensed dietitian-nutritionist (LDN). (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. Registered nurseA nurse licensed under this subchapter to practice in this Commonwealth. (e)The Board will not adopt statements of policy until the time for public comment has elapsed. 5329; amended June 8, 1990, effective June 9, 1990, 20 Pa.B. Sexual improprietyThe term includes the following offenses: (ii)Exposing a patients body or watching a patient dress or undress, unless the patient specifically requests assistance. The provisions of this 21.89 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (9716). 2063; amended December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (a)The Board will assign registered nurses to one of the following license expiration dates: (1)April 30 in the even-numbered years. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (396914) and (385263). (2)Employ the director of the CRNP program prior to the intended admission date of students. (ii)Attendance at exhibits manned by detail personnel. (5)Emergency prescriptions. Protects the health and safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the licensure/certification and regulation of the practice of professional and practical nursing and dietetics-nutrition by registered nurses, practical nurses, certified registered nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, dietitian-nutritionists, (a)A clear statement of philosophy and purposes of the baccalaureate nursing program, consistent with the philosophy and purposes of the controlling institution, shall be formulated and adopted. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced forprofit or sold for profit. 201; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. 211225); and sections 3 and 16 of the Medical Practice Act of 1974 (63 P.S. (5)Theory, as required in paragraph (3), including appropriate knowledge from diet therapy and pharmacology, as well as scientific facts and selected clinical concepts which are essential as a basis for nursing action and are applicable to patient care. 216.1 and 218.1). (4)Experience and skill in the practice of nursing. 106386). (4)To assist graduates of programs of practical nursing in this Commonwealth to qualify for licensure by endorsement in other jurisdictions. The provisions of this 21.605 amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.333 adopted December 3, 2004, effective December 4, 2004, 34 Pa.B. (c)A candidate for licensure shall take the examination for the first time within 1 year of completing the professional nursing education program unless prevented by emergency, illness, military service or other good cause shown, or the candidate holds a license to practice nursing in another state or country. (b)A CRNP program must prepare the registered nurse (RN) to function as a nurse practitioner in an expanded role in a particular specialty. (h)If the standards of this subchapter are met within the designated time, the nursing education program will be removed from provisional approval status. (c)Committee reports and faculty actions shall be recorded, filed systematically and kept available for reference. This standard does not prohibit or affect reporting responsibilities under 23 Pa.C.S. The provisions of this 21.721 amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. SANEs are nurses first, and they must be familiar with their Nurse Practice Act. 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. Advanced practice registered nurses are regulated solely by the Texas Board of Nursing. Upon receipt of the request, the Board will require information to be submitted on an Agency Data form and returned for review and action. 6409. (3)Employ the nurse administrator of the educational unit at least 12 months prior to the intended admission date of students. 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. (a)When a school closes, the controlling institution shall be responsible for the safekeeping of the records of students, and official copies shall be made available upon request. (f)The learning experiences and methods of instruction shall provide opportunity for fulfilling the purposes of the educational unit in nursing and the objectives of the program. The provisions of this 21.364 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. An applicant for certification who holds a current, unrestricted license or certificate as a nurse practitioner from another state, territory or possession of the United States or a foreign country, shall meet the certification requirements that were effective at the time the applicant was licensed or certified as a nurse practitioner by the other jurisdiction. Certification as a CNS may be suspended, revoked or otherwise restricted, and the Board may order remedial measures when, after notice and opportunity to be heard, the Board finds that: (1)The CNS has engaged in medical diagnosis or the prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures prohibited under section 8.6(a) of the act (63 P.S. 218.7) regarding liability coverage. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (143338) to (143339). In viewing the clinical resources, the study shall speak to other nursing programs that share the teaching facilities identified in the study. Following task completion, Mark is responsible for evaluating the outcome of the task with the patient. (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. (3)The dates and location of the program. 6911; amended December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. (xiv)Administration, maintenance and monitoring of central and peripheral IV therapy. (3)One academic semester course is equivalent to 15 continuing education hours. 186); and section 1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 212.1(k) and 222(a)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. These laws define important terms for nurses, e.g., "nurse practitioner.". Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (209964) to (209965). (4)October 31 in the odd-numbered years. The provisions of this 21.723a adopted October 16, 2015, effective October 17, 2015, 45 Pa.B. Under 23 Pa.C.S. (6)Approval by the Board shall be obtained before the educational unit in nursing may utilize a new field agency for learning experiences. The Board will accept for completion of the CPE requirement substantive learning experiences, subject to the limitations in paragraph (2) relating to the field of nutrition and dietetics which are not designed for the public and which are sponsored by the AND, the ACN, by individual state dietetic associations, if the association is a member of the AND or ACN, by approved college or dietetic programs under 21.722 (relating to education, examination and re-examination of applicants) when a certificate of attendance is issued, and courses related to the practice of dietetics-nutrition offered by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education, the American Osteopathic Association and the American Medical Association. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (30279). (11)The changing of a gastrostomy tube when stoma is healed. 2677. (c)When communicating with the Board, licensed practical nurses shall identify themselves by their full name, current address and license number. 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.