(IV)has been determined to be a sexually violent predator under 42 Pa.C.S. 7822; amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.2 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (v)Statements conveying the impression that the LDN could influence improperly any public body, official, corporation or person on behalf of the patient. 186); sections 8 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (3)Initiate referrals to and consultations with other licensed professional health care providers, and consult with other licensed professional health care providers at their request. (a)Licenses for practical nurses expire on June 30 of each biennium in the even-numbered years. (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. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (ii)The estimated cost of each stage of a procedure or of the entire treatment. 212.1(k) and 222(a)). 2829; amended December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. (7)Advisory committee membership and functions if one is appointed. 7822; amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. (vii)Infusion equipment used in IV therapy. Abandonment is defined as the intentional deserting of a patient for whom the nurse is responsible. (4)Misappropriate equipment, materials, property, drugs or money from an employer or patient. 212.1(k)). (vi)Statements containing a representation or implication that is likely to cause a reasonable person to misunderstand or to be deceived, or fail to contain reasonable warnings or disclaimers necessary to make a representation or implication not deceptive. The provisions of this 21.811 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (b)Approval of the cooperating agency shall be secured prior to the placement of students within the agency. (4)Faculty employed to teach dietetics-nutrition shall be currently licensed to practice dietetics-nutrition in this Commonwealth. (2)Full. 667.6); and 11.2(a) and (d) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (ii)LDNs are subject to disciplinary action for aiding another person in violating any Board requirement or aiding another person in representing himself as an LDN when that person is not currently licensed. (5)The nursing education program and the Commonwealth will be provided an opportunity to file posthearing briefs. 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. 212(1)). 2673; amended July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.121 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (16)Eye, ear, nose and throat preparations. 658). (3)A statement of the educational preparation and nursing experience of faculty members employed, which conforms to 21.367(b) (relating to faculty requirements for CRNP programs). 658 and 667.6). The Board recommends that only one class be admitted per year. (6)The registered nurse shall have employed the prescribed techniques in administering the therapy in accordance with the established criteria. (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. (e)The terminal objectives of the program shall identify behavioral changes that are expected to occur in the student. 6318 (relating to immunity from liability), a Board-regulated practitioner who participates in good faith in the making of a report of suspected child abuse, making a referral for general protective services, cooperating or consulting with an investigation including providing information to a child fatality or near fatality review team, testifying in a proceeding arising out of an instance of suspected child abuse or general protective services or engaging in any action authorized under 23 Pa.C.S. (i)If the standards of this subchapter are not met within the designated time, the nursing education program will be removed from the approved list as provided in 21.166 (relating to removal from approved list). The applicant shall retain documentation of the submission of the request to provide to the Board upon request. The provisions of this 21.375 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (342920) to (342922). 2976; amended June 18, 1993, effective June 19, 1993, 23 Pa.B. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. A temporary practice permit granted under this section is valid for up to 1 year from the date of issuance, unless extended under paragraphs (3) and (4), and immediately expires if the applicant fails the licensing examination. (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. (10)Administration of solutions to maintain patency of an IV access device via direct push or bolus route. 3123 (relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse). 1916. (a)Applicants for certification shall pay a fee set forth in 21.253 (relating to fees), and submit an application form provided by the Board to the Board for its review and approval. 2061. 3891. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.825 (relating to sources of continuing education). The school shall have a written policy consistent with its philosophy and objectives concerning criteria for granting advanced standing or accepting transfer students. (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. 218.1(c)) during the period the certification is on inactive status. (a)A licensed registered nurse may administer a drug ordered for a patient in the dosage and manner prescribed. (v)Instruct the patient regarding the risk and complication of therapy. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (26504). This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.33a (relating to failure to comply with standards). 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)Classified lists of approved schools of nursing and of exchange visitor programs are compiled and published annually and are made available for distribution. The Board will base educational equivalency upon an evaluation administered by a Board-approved foreign credentials evaluator. (f)There shall be a planned and active faculty development program designed to meet the needs of the faculty. The provisions of this 21.365 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (101303). Board approval of the nurse administrators credentials shall be obtained prior to the appointment. (4)Clinical experience, as provided in paragraph (3), in the care of men, women and children in a variety of age groups with health problems characteristic of the age group involved. (b)Providers referenced in 21.334(b) (relating to sources of continuing education) or CRNPs applying for individual approval in 21.334(c), when seeking Board approval of a continuing education course shall pay the required fee (see 21.253 (relating to fees)) and complete and submit an application for course approval at least 60 days prior to the date the course is to be offered, which shall include the following information: (1)The full name and address of the provider. CDRCommission on Dietetic RegistrationThe credentialing agency for the AND. The provisions of this 21.231 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.7 (relating to temporary practice permits); 49 Pa. Code 21.118 (relating to post-basic nursing programs); and 49 Pa. Code 21.134 (relating to continuing education sources). (3)A CRNP who requests a waiver may not prescribe or dispense drugs after the expiration of his current prescriptive authority until the Board grants the waiver request or the prescriptive authority approval has been renewed. 422.15(b)) (Repealed). (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. ActsThe Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.126 adopted December 10, 1982, effective December 11, 1982, 12 Pa.B. (i)Shall be comprehensive and current, since it serves as a contract of agreement between the applicant or student and the school. If faculty are managing their own caseload of patients, the maximum ratio is one student per faculty member. 2103. (a)The minimum faculty requirements submitted under 21.365(d)(3) (relating to establishment) for the program are: (1)Qualified faculty members teaching in their areas of specialized practice encompassed within the curriculum. (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. (ii)Remit the fee specified in 21.5. The registered nurse shall submit the request and any supporting documentation to the Board in writing at least 90 days prior to the registered nurses license expiration date unless an emergency or hardship occurs within the 90-day period. 2829; amended September 8, 2000, effective September 9, 2000, 30 Pa.B. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.705 (relating to fees); and 49 Pa. Code 21.723 (relating to license renewal). Nurses are educated and accountable for the nursing care provided to healthcare consumers. 5484. The provisions of this 21.172 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. 6319, has been convicted of a prior offense under 23 Pa.C.S. The provisions of this 21.368 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (s)Course syllabi that identify all aspects of each course shall be developed and readily available. The provisions of this Subchapter D adopted February 20, 1987, effective February 21, 1987, 17 Pa.B. (a)A graduate practical nurse may only practice practical nursing under supervision and if the graduate practical nurse holds a current temporary practice permit. (6)Program bulletin and any other pertinent information. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.363 (relating to approval process); and 49 Pa. Code 21.367 (relating to approval process). 1916. Faculty records shall conform with the following: (i)Display Portion of current nursing license. (5)National nursing specialty organizations and programs accredited by National nursing accrediting associations. Providers and credentialing organizations shall maintain records of course attendance for at least 5 years. SANEs are nurses first, and they must be familiar with their Nurse Practice Act. In other practice settings, certain information shall be recorded in the patients medical record on each occasion when a controlled substance is prescribed, administered or dispensed. At its discretion, the Board will require progress reports or other information deemed necessary for the evaluation of a program on provisional approval status. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.363 (relating to approval process); and 49 Pa. Code 21.369 (relating to general curriculum requirements). (a)The Board will assign registered nurses to one of the following license expiration dates: (1)April 30 in the even-numbered years. 2829. 218.5(c)(2)). 667.6); and the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa.C.S. State-specific guidelines for delegation are defined in the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act, Wis . 6994. 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 Board will make available a list of Board-approved English proficiency examinations on its web site. (c)The Bureau will notify the individual, entity or organization in writing upon approval of the course and will post a list of approved courses on the Bureaus web site and the Boards web site. 2677. (4)The nursing education program will be provided an opportunity to appear at a hearing to demonstrate why approval should not be withdrawn. 3122.1 (relating to statutory sexual assault). The provisions of this 21.261 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.76 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (a)The consent of the patient to any sexual impropriety or violation is not a defense to any disciplinary charge for violation of the act or this subchapter. (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. 216.1 and 218.1). State Board of Nurse Examiners v. Rafferty, 471 A.2d 1339 (Pa. Cmwlth. (d)An applicant for licensure by endorsement whose license in the other jurisdiction is not current for 5 years or longer shall, prior to receiving a license in this Commonwealth, satisfy the requirements of 21.30a(a)(1) or (2) (relating to continued competency). The provisions of this 21.376 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. For a patient who is a minor, a professional relationship shall be deemed to exist for 2 years or until 1 year after the age of majority, whichever is longer, after discharge from or discontinuance of services. (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. (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. For degree-granting and diploma nursing education programs, the submission shall be made at least 8 months prior to the intended admission date of students. 1916. (2)The LPN may accept an oral order if the following conditions are met: (i)The practitioner issuing the oral order is authorized by law and by facility policy to issue oral orders for medical and therapeutic measures. The provisions of this 21.724 amended December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 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). 2829. (d)The Board may, in addition to any other disciplinary or corrective measure set forth in this section, levy appropriate civil penalties as authorized by section 13(b) of the act (63 P.S. (e)An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall demonstrate proficiency in English by submitting proof that the applicants nursing education program was conducted in English or that the applicant has received a passing score on a Board-approved English proficiency examination unless the applicant has previously met this requirement in satisfaction of 21.149(b)(2) (relating to temporary practice permits). A controlling institution is a university, college or hospital which conducts programs of education in nursing. (3)Within 45 days of the date the temporary practice permit is issued, an individual who has been granted a temporary practice permit for a currently-licensed registered nurse shall submit the Verification of Licensure Form of the application for licensure and shall: (i)Request verification of licensure from the foreign jurisdiction and retain documentation of the submission of the request to provide to the Board upon request. The provisions of this 21.182 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.369 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (c)The expected changes in student behavior identified in the statement of objectives shall be realistic and attainable within the program of instruction. (iii)Utilize evaluation tools that reflect nurse practitioner National competencies in the specialty areas. (13)Antitussive, expectorants and mucolytic agents. 804; amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. Upon approval of the renewal application, the CNS will receive a certification for the current renewal period. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (a)An IV therapy course provided as part of the LPN education curriculum in 21.203 (relating to specific curriculum requirements for practical nursing programs) or as a stand-alone course offered by a provider shall include instruction of the topics in 21.203(d)(8). 2402; amended December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. (8)Activities approved by National nursing, risk management, health care quality and patient safety organizations. 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. (3)Written policies and procedures under which the LPN may administer immunizing agents and do skin testing have been established by a committee representing the nurses, the physicians and the administration of the agency or institution employing or having jurisdiction over the LPN. An LDN who can demonstrate to the Board a verified hardship may request a waiver of CPE requirements for a single biennial period. The provisions of this 21.131 issued under sections 2.1(k) and 12.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (c)Students admitted to CRNP programs shall have successfully completed the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning in a nursing program. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.414 (relating to interpretations regarding the functions of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)statement of policy). The order may be a standing order applicable to individuals or groups. 2402; amended April 24, 2009, effective April 25, 2009, 39 Pa.B. (c)Committee reports and faculty actions shall be recorded, filed systematically and kept available for reference. 659 and 667.6). Documentation of completion of continuing education requirements must be maintained for 5 years. (3)Continue on initial approval under 21.33(a) until the university or college has obtained full regional accreditation. Any organization of five or more NPs that supports this mission can become an organizational member of AANP. I have to have the definition of delegation from the PA Nurse Practice Act. (a)As part of the CRNP program approval process, the CRNP program shall submit an outline of, and appropriate time line for, its planned evaluative process. (5)A noncertified registered nurse who has completed an approved anesthesia program may administer anesthesia under the direction of and in the presence of the chief or director anesthesia services or a Board certified anesthesiologist until the announcement of results of the first examination given for certification for which she is eligible. The CBEN has no regulatory authority but can issue administrative decisions or declaratory rulings. (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. If supporting material is not provided within 12 months of the date of application, the applicant will be required to file a new application and remit the certification fee. (a)Changes that are a departure from the requirements of the program and which shall be submitted to the Board for approval include the following: (1)Changes in the objectives of the program which require alteration of the present curriculum or courses or which increase or decrease the length of the program. An official website of the State of Maryland. (4)Submit 18 copies of the tentative planned education program to the Board. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. (c)In addition to the documentation in subsections (a) and (b), an applicant for certification by endorsement shall include documentation satisfactory to the Board that the applicant meets the educational qualifications in 21.812(a) (relating to qualifications for certification by endorsement; additional certification) and the following: (1)Verification of unrestricted licensure, certification or authority to practice as a professional nurse and CNS issued by the proper licensing authority of another state, territory or possession of the United States or a foreign country. 2103. The provisions of this Subchapter C issued under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. 17211. (7)Conversion of a continuous infusion to an intermittent infusion. (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. (1)Knowingly aid, abet or assist another person to violate or circumvent a law or Board regulation. 658); reserved under section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. Challenges with understaffing existed before the pandemic due to cost-cutting measures, disease complexity, and an aging population. 7822. 6994; amended October 16, 2015, effective October 17, 2015, 45 Pa.B. Each state has its own act, which lays out its rules of professional and ethical conduct that nurses must adhere to. 4730. 6383(b)(2). 1916. This implies that unlicensed personnel are administering medications, a violation of licensing laws in Pennsylvania. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.4a (relating to procedural matters); 49 Pa. Code 21.288 (relating to CRNP standards of conduct); 49 Pa. Code 21.369 (relating to general curriculum requirements); 49 Pa. Code 21.803 (relating to applicability of rules relating to professional nurses); and 49 Pa. Code 21.821 (relating to CNS standards of conduct). Your information will be kept confidential and we will not send spam. (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. The provisions of this 21.334 adopted December 3, 2004, effective December 4, 2004, 34 Pa.B. No. (e)The Board will not adopt statements of policy until the time for public comment has elapsed. (2) Before delegating, the LPN or RN should consider the five rights of delegation: the right task, the right person to whom the delegation is made, the right circumstances, the right direction and communication by the LPN or RN, and the right . (a)A licensed practical nurse whose license has lapsed for 5 years or longer or has been placed on inactive status for 5 years or longer, as permitted in section 13.1(b) of the act (63 P.S. (c)There shall be an educational rationale for the selection and distribution of courses and for the selection of theoretical and clinical laboratory content in nursing courses. At least 2 of the 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). 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 186); and section 1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The Board may perform audits on registered nurses to determine compliance with the continuing education requirements. 2103. 2061. (1)Undertake a specific practice only if the registered nurse has the necessary knowledge, preparation, experience and competency to properly execute the practice. (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. Chapter 36-9: Registered and Practical Nurses, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, & Clinical Nurse Specialists. (7)Record system in operation which will assist in the evaluation of the educational program. The Board may extend the time period for correction of deficiencies at its discretion if the program is making demonstrable progress toward the correction of deficiencies. (6)Administer fibrinolytic or thrombolytic agents to declot any IV access device. 1916. 449.41449.50) or this subchapter may also constitute grounds for disciplinary action. Section 2 of the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, is amended by adding a definition to read: Section 2. 224). A program will not be placed on full approval status until it has graduated its first class and the class has achieved an acceptable rate of passing the National licensure examination, as set forth in 21.33b (relating to minimum rate for graduates of nursing education programs to pass the National licensure examination). The standard of nursing conduct promulgated by these regulations provides a definite warning to a licensee, in addition to the provisions of the law as interpreted by the Board of Nursing, of what may constitute unprofessional conduct by setting forth an ascertainable standard against which conduct can be measured.
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