(viii)Engaging in any of the following recent acts: (A)Kicking, biting, throwing, burning, stabbing or cutting a child in a manner that endangers the child. The provisions of this 21.23 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 2061; reserved December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. (3)Concurrent or sequential theory and clinical experience in: (i)The care of patients with simple nursing needs. (c)Documentation. The most restrictive states require collaborative agreements with MDs, and NPs often have to pay for theman average of $5,000 to $10,000 a year. (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. (H)Indecent exposure as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. The Board of Nursing (BON) considers RNs to be independent practitioners. (J)Prostitution as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. Clinical experiences must be consistent with the scope of practice. 224). 3796; amended October 16, 2015, effective October 17, 2015, 45 Pa.B. (b)The Board may approve other sources of continuing education on a case-by-case basis after the provider or registered nurse seeking approval submits the following: (1)Full name and address of the provider. 212.1(k) and 216.1). 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. (ii)The Board may grant initial certification without specialty to applicants who demonstrate that their educational program does not make them eligible to take a National certification examination and who demonstrate equivalence. The provisions of this 21.281 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. An Agency Data form, provided by the Board, shall be submitted for each new cooperating agency and field agency. 4730. Students in this role cannot be assigned as charge nurse of a unit. An instructor of a stand-alone course shall have knowledge and skill in the aspect of the course content taught. (8)Performance of cardioversion in the presence or absence of a physician. 6196. 6196. (2)When appropriate, the CRNPs National Provider Identifier (NPI) number must appear on the prescription. . (iii)Oral to genital contact between a nurse and a patient during the professional relationship. The provisions of this 21.701 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 8372 (December 31, 2022). Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (209966) to (209967). The provisions of this 21.222 issued under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. (2)Retires from the active practice of nursing in this Commonwealth in possession of an unrestricted license which was allowed to lapse by not renewing it. (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 following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: The provisions of this 21.18 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.156a adopted June 18, 1993, effective June 19, 1993, 23 Pa.B. The provisions of this Subchapter F issued under section 5 of the Volunteer Health Services Act (35 P.S. (4)Mandatory training in child abuse recognition and reporting. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.33a (relating to failure to comply with standards). 221(b)), may reactivate the license by doing one of the following: (1)Successfully completing the initial licensing examination approved by the Board and submitting the examination fee in 21.5 (relating to fees). (2)Prior to the initiation of IV therapy, an LPN shall: (i)Verify the order and identity of the patient. The provisions of this 21.605 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (2)Proof of current National certification as a CNS. The provisions of this 21.150 added March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. A current copy of the policies and procedures shall be provided to the LPN at least once every 12 months. (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. Faculty and instructors shall give evidence of maintaining expertness in clinical and functional areas of responsibility. (2)Be subject to a site review by the Boards education advisor after the first class has been awarded degrees and the results of the licensing examination taken by the first class are available. 2829. The provisions of this 21.223 adopted July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (5)National nursing specialty organizations and programs accredited by National nursing accrediting associations. 2677. 6994. (8)Technical and clinical aspects of immunization, skin testing, the performance of venipuncture and the administration and withdrawal of intravenous fluids to the extent each function is an authorized function of an LPN under this chapter. (1)A currently-licensed registered nurse who wishes to practice professional nursing during the period from the date of submission of the Applicant Data Sheet of the application for licensure until the Board makes a determination on the application for licensure or 1 year, whichever comes first, shall: (i)Submit an application for temporary practice permit for a currently-licensed registered nurse on a form provided by the Board. The licensee shall retain documentation of completion of Board-approved continuing education (as set forth in subsection (b)) for at least 5 years and shall submit this documentation upon request of the Board. 12-1205.6). (b)Providers of stand-alone courses shall apply for approval from the Board before offering an IV therapy course. (5)The intravenous fluid or medication to be administered is the fluid or medication specified in the written order. 2829. (iii)Onsite clinical preceptors may include: (A)Advanced practice nurses who are currently licensed. (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. The provisions of this 21.123 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 1916. Nurse Practice Act "The Nurse Practice Act Page provides information on the RSA 326-B which is the legislative law that defines a number focuses that include but limited to nursing scope of practice, functions of the board of nursing and the executive director, licensing, nurse delegation, disciplinary processes and continuing competence. 659 and 667.6). An applicant for initial certification shall have completed 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). The provisions of this 21.15 amended November 19, 1970, effective November 20, 1970, 1 Pa.B. (3.1)Ensure that the registered nurse has completed at least 2 hours of approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with 21.508(b) (relating to child abuse recognition and reportingmandatory training requirement). The CRNP shall verify completion of the continuing education when submitting a biennial renewal. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (261719) to (261720). 1165. 1.1.1.2 Represent the Board at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Delegate Assembly as a voting delegate, certain professional and/or community functions, and regional or national meetings, or shall designate a member or the Executive Director to represent the Board; (9)Advertise in a false or misleading manner. A Board-regulated practitioner may take or cause to be taken photographs of the child who is subject to a report and, if clinically indicated, cause to be performed a radiological examination and other medical tests on the child. 5329; amended June 8, 1990, effective June 9, 1990, 20 Pa.B. The minimum faculty and clerical personnel required in each program is as follows: (1)A full-time nurse director or nurse coordinator. (F)Causing a child to be present at a location while a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. (2)Inflation of a Swan-Ganz catheter balloon for the purpose of obtaining intermittent pulmonary capillary wedge pressure readings. The provisions of this Subchapter C adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2829; amended July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.508 (relating to child abuse recognition and reportingmandatory training requirement). The provisions of this 21.363 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. (4)Provide information which will enable patients to make their own informed decisions regarding nutrition and dietetic therapy, including: (i)The purpose and nature of any evaluation, treatment, educational or training procedure. (1)Knowingly aid, abet or assist another person to violate or circumvent a law or Board regulation. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.149 (relating to temporary practice permits). (2)Education. Signed into law May 21, 2013: Act 16 of 2016. (g)All forms are available on the Boards web site or by contacting the Board. Please enable scripts and reload this page. (3)To insure the graduates of practical nursing programs of eligibility for admission to examination for licensure. (iii)Library holdings shall include sufficient reference titles, periodicals and other educational materials to achieve the objectives of the curriculum. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (351271). (iv)The regulations governing the facility permit an LPN to accept an oral order. (2)Analyzes the health status of the individuals and families and compares the data with the norm when possible in determining nursing care needs. (2)Faculty records, including the following: (i)Display portion of current nursing licenses. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.29 (relating to expiration and renewal of license). 6219. Registered Nurses licensed in Pennsylvania may NOT delegate nursing functions to unlicensed persons. 8 Pages. 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 2829. 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. 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. This competence may be demonstrated through educational training and supervised clinical experience. (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. SANEs are nurses first, and they must be familiar with their Nurse Practice Act. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (342920) to (342922). The provisions of this 21.183 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. A written or electronic report of suspected child abuse, shall include the following information, if known: (1)The names and addresses of the child, the childs parents and any other person responsible for the childs welfare. 3101 (relating to definitions). (g)The nursing curriculum shall demonstrate the accepted pattern of development for associate degree education and be consistent with college policy. (7)Content, as required in paragraph (3), drawn from information about ethical, moral and legal responsibilities of the practical nurse, current trends in nursing and health delivery systems and vocational development. (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). (4)Pay the required biennial renewal fee set forth in 21.253 (relating to fees). (vi)A list of affiliating schools utilizing the cooperating agency. 2677. Governor-appointed , An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for definitions, for State Board of Nursing, for dietitian-nutritionist . (I)Incest as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. The provisions of this 21.191 amended March 25, 1977, effective March 26, 1977, 7 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.162 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. 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. Each nursing faculty shall select record forms specifically for the nursing program and shall include the following: (1)Student records, including the following: (i)Permanent record, including both clinical and theoretical experience and achievement, shall be kept ad infinitum. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. (a)A record system essential to the operation of the program shall be maintained. The physical examination must include an evaluation of the heart, lungs, vital signs, pain level, and body functions that relate to the patients specific complaint. (1)The physical equipment of the library shall include adequate lighting and ventilation, sufficient tables and comfortable chairs, space for proper display of library holdings and exhibits and appropriate work space for the librarian. But I can not find anything. 2829; amended July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.156b adopted October 16, 2015, effective October 17, 2015, 45 Pa.B. return to top. The provisions of this 21.29 amended under sections 2.1, 11 and 12.1(a) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.2 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. Note: This mailbox is reserved for receipt of documentation specific to letters of good standing, exam information, disciplinary documents, transcripts and other education or employment verifications, and . (9)Activities sponsored by Federal and state agencies. (b)An LPN shall notify the Board of a criminal conviction, plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or admission into a probation without verdict or accelerated rehabilitative disposition program within 30 days of the disposition or on the biennial renewal application under 21.156, whichever is sooner. A registered nurse seeking to reinstate a lapsed license or reactivate an inactive license shall file an application for reinstatement or reactivation and submit, or cause to be submitted, documentation to demonstrate that the licensee 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. (iii)The listing, identification, description and explanation of principles, including technical and clinical indications, necessary for the identification and treatment of possible adverse reactions. (7)Record system in operation which will assist in the evaluation of the educational program. 6994. The provisions of this 21.375 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. (b)Student employment shall be on a voluntary basis and not a requirement of the institution. In accordance with section 6(c) of the Volunteer Health Services Act (35 P.S.