Information included at this site has been derived directly from the Pennsylvania Code, the Commonwealth's official publication of rules and regulations and from the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the Commonwealth's official gazette for information and rulemaking . (iii)Utilize evaluation tools that reflect nurse practitioner National competencies in the specialty areas. 2667. 659 and 667.6). 218.7) regarding professional liability coverage. Facilities and resources of the program shall include the following: (1)Administrative and instructional and office personnel shall be provided with the appropriate and adequate space and equipment essential for attainment of the objectives of the program. (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 conformity with 21.233 and 21.234 (relating to custody of records; and access and use of records). 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. National certificationCertification by a Board-recognized National certification organization which required passing a nurse practitioner National certifying examination in a specialty. 211225.5), unless otherwise noted. (a)A candidate for the licensing examination may submit an application together with the required fee no sooner than 90 days prior to completing a practical nursing education program. 2677; amended June 17, 1977, effective June 18, 1977, 7 Pa.B. (a)The Board adopts the American Hospital Formulary Service Pharmacologic-Therapeutic Classification to identify drugs which the CRNP may prescribe and dispense subject to the parameters identified in this section. (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. 667.6). The provisions of this 21.149 issued under sections 3.1 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (4)Successful completion of one of the examinations specified in 21.722 (relating to education and examination of applicants). Distance learning continuing educationContinuing education in which the individual participates in the educational activity by means of electronic media or through refereed journals, rather than in a classroom, laboratory or clinical setting where the faculty and participant are physically located in the same room. (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). Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (261722) and (209951). (14)Other information requested in writing by the Board. 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. (g)All forms are available on the Boards web site or by contacting the Board. (6)Leave a nursing assignment prior to the proper reporting and notification to the appropriate department head or personnel of such an action. (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. A program may petition the Board for extension of the maximum period and the Board may, by majority vote, extend the period for good cause demonstrated by the program. (a)Written notification of intent to discontinue a program of practical nursing shall be submitted to the Board within a reasonable period of time, but not less than 6 months prior to a discontinuance. 665) upon a nurse found to have engaged in conduct constituting a sexual impropriety or sexual violation. (c)A registered nurse who has graduated from a professional nursing education program in a country or territory outside of the United States or Canada deemed equivalent to the program of study required in this Commonwealth at the time the program was completed and who obtained licensure in that country or territory 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 without examination. It is the duty of each CRNP who seeks a waiver to notify the Board in writing and request the waiver at least 90 days prior to the end of the renewal period unless an emergency or hardship occurs within the 90-day period. Certification as a CRNP may be suspended, revoked or otherwise restricted or subjected to remedial measures when, after notice and opportunity to be heard, the Board finds that: (1)The CRNP has engaged in the performance of medical functions and tasks beyond the scope of practice permitted for a CRNP, beyond the scope of the CRNPs specialty, or in violation of the CRNPs collaborative agreement, as provided in the act and this subchapter. Nursing Practice | Iowa Board of Nursing ActThe Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. State Board of Nurse Examiners v. Rafferty, 471 A.2d 1339 (Pa. Cmwlth. You are invited to contact a private attorney or professional organization for advice or guidance. 2667. last update: 8/16/2016 658). This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.33a (relating to failure to comply with standards). 212.1(k) and 222(a)). 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (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. 841; amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 218.5(c)(2)). (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. 2829; reserved April 24, 2009, effective April 25, 2009, 39 Pa.B. (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. (3)Provides rules and regulations for the conduct of licensees. 7822. (j)Course outlines shall include specific behavioral objectives anticipated and shall contribute to the objectives of the total curriculum. Patient (includes residents and clients)A person, other than a spouse or immediate family member, who receives professional services from a licensed practical nurse, regardless of whether or not the nurse receives remuneration for the services. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (385121) to (385122). The scope of the counseling program shall be clearly defined in accordance with the objectives of the program. (H)Indecent exposure as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. (f)Approval by the Board shall be obtained before the educational unit in nursing may utilize a cooperating agency or a new field agency for learning experiences. (c)Only an individual who holds current active certification may practice or offer to practice as a CRNP in this Commonwealth. The Board may consider sexual relationships between the nurse and the patient occurring prior to the professional relationship. (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. (2)Education. The temporary practice permit will expire in 1 year, unless the individual fails the licensure examination, in which case the temporary practice permit will immediately expire. (b)An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall meet the requirements regarding age, good moral character, preliminary education and practical nursing education as outlined in the act. (m)Education in the nursing major shall be offered largely at the upper divisional level. The provisions of this 21.232 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (4)Vaginal examination using a speculum to include: (5)Application of intraocular pressure reducer. 6196. The provisions of this 21.361 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 3345; reserved December 25, 1987, effective December 26, 1987, 17 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.272 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (9692). The faculty shall have the freedom to teach and guide students and to select appropriate learning experiences in consultation with designated members of the agency staff. The use of monitoring, defibrillating or resuscitating equipment, or a combination of the three, hereinafter called therapy, is a proper function of a registered nurse and is a function regulated by this section; the function may not be performed unless all of the following provisions are met: (1)The employer, through written policy, has agreed that the registered nurse may administer the therapy. A volunteer license may be issued to a licensee of the Board who documents to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant will practice without personal remuneration in approved clinics and meets one of the following conditions: (1)Holds a currently renewed, active, unrestricted license as a registered nurse, a certified registered nurse practitioner or a licensed practical nurse in this Commonwealth and retires from active practice at the time the applicant applies for a volunteer license. The provisions of this 21.271 amended under section 2.1(k) of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (c)An LDN shall notify the Board of disciplinary action in the nature of a final order taken against the LDNs license by the licensing authority of another state, territory or country within 90 days of receiving notice of the disciplinary action or on the biennial renewal application under 21.723, whichever is sooner. 6994. 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (2)Pay the required fee as set forth in 21.705 (relating to fees). (6)The registered nurse possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities related to the management of patients receiving intravenous conscious sedation with evaluation of competence on a periodic basis. 6313(e) (relating to reporting procedure), notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a mandated reporter who makes a report of suspected child abuse does not violate the Mental Health Procedures Act (50 P.S. 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (2)An approved program which deems a new or different certification specialty title for graduates of that program requires approval as a new CRNP education program. Initial certificationThe first certification or licensure as a nurse practitioner that an individual receives in any jurisdiction. The Board may grant the exemption if it finds that completion of the training or continuing education requirement is duplicative or unnecessary under the circumstances. Scope of practice refers to the professional activities that each state authorizes nurses or other clinical staff to perform. 4730. (d)The Board recognizes codes of behavior as developed by appropriate practical nursing associations as the criteria for assuring safe and effective practice. ActsThe Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. An applicant for initial certification shall meet the following requirements: (1)Registered nurse license. If requesting an extension due to illness, the applicant shall provide certification of the illness from the applicants treating physician. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (9717). 1439; amended June 8, 1990, effective June 9, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 6994. Effective in 60 days. Satler v. Department of Transportation, 670 A.2d 1205 (Pa. Cmwlth. (a)An applicant for a volunteer license shall complete an application obtained from the Board. A nursing faculty shall select record forms specifically for the practical nursing program which shall include the following: (1)Student records. Code of Laws - Title 40 - Chapter 33 - Nurses - South Carolina General PSNA Supported: Passed 200-0 and Enacted: This resolution establishes a task force on opioid prescription drug proliferation, creates an advisory committee and studies its impact on heroin use in the Commonwealth. 658). A Message from the PA DOH | The Pennsylvania - Nursing Network This section cited in 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). (ii)Faculty shall retain responsibility for planning and evaluating student learning experiences when students are engaged in clinical activities with a preceptor. 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. (b)CRNPs may obtain hours for continuing education activities offered by providers not indicated in subsection (a)(1)(6) if the provider receives approval of the activity under 21.336 (relating to continuing education course approval) prior to its implementation. (v)Statements conveying the impression that the LDN could influence improperly any public body, official, corporation or person on behalf of the patient. 2976; amended June 18, 1993, effective June 19, 1993, 23 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.603 amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 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. (b)The function of this committee is to act in an advisory capacity to the faculty and as a liaison group between the faculty, the agency and the community. 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (h)Interpretations of the Board will not be deemed to impose requirements upon educational institutions to include the teaching of practices within their curricula. (i)The LDN has engaged in any substance abuse that could affect the LDNs practice. (3)The agreement between the school of nursing and the cooperating agency shall be developed jointly, recorded in writing, reviewed periodically by both parties, revised as occasion requires and consistently adhered to by those responsible for implementing the provisions. (c)An individual failing to meet the continuing education requirements for a biennial period will be sanctioned in accordance with 43b.18a (related to schedule of civil penalties for nurses). Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (26491). The provisions of this 21.172 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. The provisions of this Subchapter C adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. (2)The policies and procedures under which the registered nurse 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. (d)Policies for selection, appointment and promotion of faculty shall be defined in writing. Standards of nursing conduct. (a)An applicant for certification shall submit an application form provided by the Board to the Board for its review and approval. The provisions of this 21.133 issued under sections 2.1(k) and 12.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.144 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. 4302 (relating to incest). (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. (ii)Determination of contraindications for the administration of specific immunizing and skin testing agents. 2673; amended August 20, 2010, effective August 21, 2010, 40 Pa.B. (ii)Letters of intent from the cooperating agencies indicating positive commitment to the CRNP program and the availability of sufficient clinical resources to meet the educational requirements of the CRNP program. 2063; reserved December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. (v)An enrichment or educational program. (2)Collection of arterial and venous blood samples from indwelling arterial/venous catheters. (3)Completion of a planned continuous preprofessional experience of at least 900 hours under appropriate supervision. The provisions of this 21.603 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (k)Provision shall be made for students to take electives in upper divisional general education courses. (b)For purposes of this section, cooperation means a process in which the nurse anesthetist and the surgeon work together with each contributing an area of expertise, at their individual and respective levels of education and training. (b)Cooperating agencies outside of this Commonwealth shall be subject to the following: (1)The state board of nursing of the state in which the cooperating agency is located shall be contacted to determine the approval status of that agency in that state. The order may be a standing order applicable to individuals or groups. (emphasis added) The Department of Education, CSPG #101, Utilization of Paraprofessional Staff states: "Paraprofessionals serving as health room aides or other non-professional school district employees shall not be directed to engage in health-related activities reserved exclusively for licensed professionals and controlled by the Nurse Practice Act or other medically related laws.". 2061. 49 Pa. Code 21.18. Standards of nursing conduct. - Pennsylvania Bulletin