222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (1)Submit an annual report detailing the progress of the transition to the Board. (b)No information may be released from a students record without written permission of the student. (c)Faculty qualifications are as follows: (1)Faculty members teaching required nursing education courses shall hold at least one graduate degree in nursing, shall be currently licensed as professional nurses in this Commonwealth, and shall have expertise in their areas of instruction. (3)For publication of a textbook or article, the registered nurse shall retain a copy of the published item, including the date of publication. The provisions of this 21.146a issued under section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (4)Analysis of rhythm strips of patients with permanent programmable pacemakers. The provisions of this 21.363 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. (vi)Providing or offering to provide drugs or treatment in exchange for sexual favors. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (308272). 6994. 3121 (relating to rape). 212.1, 221 and 222(a)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. The course work must provide graduates with curriculum in: (i)Management of client health/illness status. 6383(b)(2). (2)At least 90 days prior to the expiration date of the temporary practice permit, the graduate practical nurse shall: (i)Submit an application for licensure by examination as a practical nurse. The provisions of this 21.723 amended October 16, 2015, effective October 17, 2015, 45 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.413 adopted February 20, 1987, effective February 21, 1987, 17 Pa.B. Policies and procedures relating to scholarships, loans and grants shall be developed within the framework of the philosophy of the controlling institution and defined in writing. 659 and 667.6). Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649. A nurse licensed under this subchapter to practice in this Commonwealth. (4)Assure the graduates of nursing programs of eligibility for admission to examination for licensure. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.503 (relating to photographs, medical tests and X-rays of child subject to report); 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). 2061. Admin . 2063; reserved December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. (c)Documentation requirements. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. (2)Faculty records. The Board will base educational equivalency upon an evaluation administered by a Board-approved foreign credentials evaluator. (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. (5)Performance of maintenance. 6994. CCNECommission on Collegiate Nursing EducationThe organization recognized by the United States Secretary of Education as a National accreditation agency that provides a nongovernmental peer review process in accordance with Nationally recognized standards established for the practice of accreditation in the United States. 279.1(a)(3) and (7) and 279.3a(a)). (6)Program bulletin and any other pertinent information. (b)To obtain licensure, an applicant must meet the qualifications set forth in section 6(b)(1)(4) of the act (63 P.S. CSPG No. 223; amended January 20, 1978, effective January 21, 1978, 8 Pa.B. (2)Analyzes the health status of the individuals and families and compares the data with the norm when possible in determining nursing care needs. 1996). 4755; amended July 26, 2019, effective July 27, 2019, 49 Pa.B. (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. Standards of nursing conduct. 2976; amended June 18, 1993, effective June 19, 1993, 23 Pa.B. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. An applicant for certification by the Board who holds an unrestricted license, certificate or authorization to practice as a CNS from another state, territory or possession of the United States or a foreign country, who met initial certification requirements equivalent to the Boards certification requirements and a current RN license in this Commonwealth may be granted certification by endorsement. It shall be the duty of each licensee seeking waiver to notify the Board in writing and request the waiver, at least 60 days prior to the end of the biennial renewal period, which will be granted, denied, or granted in part. (2)Discriminate, while providing nursing services, on the basis of age, marital status, sex, sexual preference, race, religion, diagnosis, socioeconomic status or disability. (c)The expected changes in student behavior identified in the statement of objectives shall be realistic and attainable within the program of instruction. 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. (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. 8372 (December 31, 2022). Delegation is the act of transferring responsibility and accountability to another person to carry out a task while maintaining accountability for the action and the outcome. Advanced practice registered . 3040; amended November 17, 2000, effective November 18, 2000, 30 Pa.B. (e)Course outlines that identify all aspects of each course shall be developed and readily available. 212.1(k)). (G)Indecent assault as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. 212.1(k)). The provisions of this 21.508 added under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 2677; amended January 18, 1980, effective January 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. (5)Solicit, borrow or misappropriate money, materials or property from a patient or the patients family. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (302267) to (302270). (2)The Board may waive the requirements of continuing education in cases of illness or undue hardship. The transcript must bear the impression of the school seal and signature of the nurse administrator or authorized representative. 841; amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 780-104). This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.273 (relating to application for certification); 49 Pa. Code 21.283 (relating to authority and qualifications for prescribing, dispensing and ordering drugs); 49 Pa. Code 21.285 (relating to prescriptive authority collaborative agreements); 49 Pa. Code 21.331 (relating to biennial renewal of certification); and 49 Pa. Code 21.336 (relating to continuing education course approval); and 49 Pa. Code 21.605 (relating to biennial renewal). (f)Scientific facts and concepts selected to be taught shall be limited to those that are essential as a basis for nursing action and are applicable to patient care. The provisions of this 21.162 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (2)For academic courses taken from an accredited college or university, the registered nurse shall retain the transcript issued by the educational institution. 667.6); amended under sections 8.1 and 11.2 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (ii)When a patient has developed signs and symptoms of an IV catheter-related infection, venous thrombosis or central line catheter occlusion. 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. ActsThe Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (j)Courses in general education shall be shared with students in other disciplines of the controlling institution. 7822. 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.146 issued under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.20 (relating to licensure by examination); 49 Pa. Code 21.28 (relating to licensure by endorsement); 49 Pa. Code 21.29 (relating to expiration and renewal of license); 49 Pa. Code 21.131 (relating to continuing education); 49 Pa. Code 21.150 (relating to licensure by examination); 49 Pa. Code 21.155 (relating to licensure by endorsement); 49 Pa. Code 21.156 (relating to renewal of license); 49 Pa. Code 21.271 (relating to certification requirements); 49 Pa. Code 21.331 (relating to biennial renewal of certification); 49 Pa. Code 21.603 (relating to applications); 49 Pa. Code 21.605 (relating to biennial renewal); 49 Pa. Code 21.721 (relating to qualifications for licensure); 49 Pa. Code 21.723 (relating to license renewal); 49 Pa. Code 21.724 (relating to continuing education); 49 Pa. Code 21.811 (relating to qualifications for initial certification); 49 Pa. Code 21.812 (relating to qualifications for certification by endorsement; additional certification); and 49 Pa. Code 21.822 (relating to biennial renewal of certification). 4730. (ii)Fabricating, feigning or intentionally exaggerating or inducing a medical symptom or disease which results in a potentially harmful medical evaluation or treatment to the child through any recent act. 212.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (c)Policies, including personnel policies, in effect for nursing faculty, shall be those in effect for faculty members throughout the educational institution, with adjustments for differences that may be required in education for practical nursing. State Board of Nurse Examiners v. Rafferty, 471 A.2d 1339 (Pa. Cmwlth. (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. Code Ch . An individual whose supporting documentation has not been received by the Board at least 90 days prior to the expiration date of the temporary practice permit shall submit, within 10 days of receiving notice of the deficiency from the Board, a detailed written explanation of why the supporting documentation has not been supplied to the Board in a timely manner. In situations or health care delivery facilities where these services are not mandatory, the nurse anesthetists performance shall be under the overall direction of the surgeon or dentist responsible for the patients care. 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). The provisions of this 21.115 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (2)The applicant or licensee submits documentation demonstrating all of the following: (i)The applicant or licensee has already completed child abuse recognition training required under 23 Pa.C.S. If the program is continued until graduation, approved and qualified instruction shall be assured. 3891. (c)Interpretations issued under this section do not constitute an exercise of delegated legislative power by the Board and will be expressly subject to modification by the Board in an adjudicative proceeding based upon the particular facts and circumstances relevant to a proceeding. (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. (a)A nursing education program shall employ a sufficient number of qualified faculty, faculty assistants, allied faculty and staff to accomplish the objectives of the curriculum and the systematic evaluation plan. (c)Reporting procedure. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (a)The physical structures that serve the purpose of the practical nursing program and are available for student or faculty or both use include those that are provided in the immediate environment and also those that are off the school premises. 6994. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (78865). (d)The objective of the nursing program shall be consistent with the purposes of the educational unit. Appropriate cumulative student health records shall be maintained throughout the enrollment of the student. If any activity overlaps two renewal periods, the date of completion of the activity determines the date in which the activity can be reported. The provisions of this 21.142 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. The transcription shall include the prescribers name, the date, the time of acceptance of the oral order and the full signature of the LPN accepting the oral order. The provisions of this 21.23 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (6)The total number of hours requested. (a)Education. Professional relationshipThe relationship through which a licensed dietitian-nutritionist provides professional food and nutrition services to a patient. 7822. The provisions of this 21.33b adopted April 24, 2009, effective April 25, 2009, 39 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.132 adopted July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. A professional nurse who does not hold at least one graduate degree in nursing, but who has experience in nursing practice, nursing education and administration may be considered on an individual basis. 658 and 667.6). 7822; amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. 7822. (a)The nursing school shall be established as an educational unit of the governing body. 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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)The following providers of continuing education and credentialing organizations have currently met the standards for approval for continuing education. (3)Additional faculty members as needed. (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. During each biennial renewal period, the licensee shall notify the Board of any change in clinic or volunteer status within 30 days of the date of a change, or at the time of renewal, whichever occurs first. (b)Approval of the cooperating agency shall be secured prior to the placement of students within the agency. Tasks that may . (E)An individual 14 years of age or older who resides in the same home as the child. 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 6994. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (351272) and (378843). The Board approval letter sent to the applicant will be considered acceptable documentation of hours obtained through 21.825(c) or (e) (relating to sources of continuing education). 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 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. Pennsylvania is one of 28 states that has not expanded the scope of practice in its licensure laws for certified registered nurse practitioners (NPs), who must maintain formal collaborative agreements with physicians to practice. (c)Courses in areas related to the practice of professional nursing such as the following are acceptable: (3)Foreign language relevant to health care. In 2011-2012, the AHNA Practice Committee initiated a project to provide a specific state-by-state analysis of Nurse Practice Acts that referenced or addressed holistic nursing, holism and/or complementary alternative modalities (CAM) or integrative therapies within the practice of registered nurses (RNs). A professional nurse may not practice or offer to practice as a CRNP in this Commonwealth if the professional nurses certification or RN license is revoked or suspended. 2404; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.722 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 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). (3)Adequate storage space for general supplies and equipment. 667.6). The penalty for violation is increased to $10,000 and a maximum seven years suspension from public service. 3806. 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. Safe, competent nursing practice is grounded in the law as written in the state nurse practice act (NPA) and the state rules/regulations. (2)Administers the act by providing rules and regulations for the practice of dietetics-nutrition. The provisions of this 21.7 adopted May 19, 2006, effective May 20, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 7822. This section is cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.363 (relating to process). (4)Mandatory training in child abuse recognition and reporting. Graduate registered nurseAn individual who has graduated from an approved program of professional nursing in this Commonwealth or a comparable program in another state. Delegation - Department of Health The provisions of this 21.211 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (a)Health program. (5)The field agencies selected for use shall have the quality and variety of resources for planned learning experiences needed for the purpose of the program of the school of nursing. A legislative solution can no longer be postponed. (i)For a registered nurse not involved in providing mental health services, the relationship which shall be deemed to exist for a period of time beginning with the first professional contact or consultation between a registered nurse and a patient and ending with the patients discharge from or discontinuance of services by the nurse or by the nurses employer. Appropriate discussions of sexual matters between a nurse and a patient shall be fully documented in patient records. 2061; amended December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. The law relating to the practice of practical nursing was established with the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Title 37, Chapter 11. 3796; amended October 16, 2015, effective October 17, 2015, 45 Pa.B. An Agency Data form, provided by the Board, shall be submitted for each new field agency used for the first time. The provisions of this 21.723a adopted October 16, 2015, effective October 17, 2015, 45 Pa.B. Fax - (717) 787-7769. Performing of venipuncture and administering and withdrawing intravenous fluids are functions regulated by this section, and these functions may not be performed unless: (1)The procedure has been ordered in writing for the patient by a licensed doctor of the healing arts. (b)There must be current, appropriate, adequate and available learning resources to include audio/visual equipment, computers and library materials. (b)Program requirements. The nurse administrator shall have experience in nursing practice, nursing education and administration. . 212.1(k) and 222); amended under sections 2.1(k) and 12.1(a) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (e)The resources, facilities and services of the college or university must be available to and used by the CRNP program and be adequate to meet the needs of the faculty and students. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (335543) to (335544). (h)The curriculum shall be evaluated according to a plan developed by the faculty and shall include the following: (1)A careful review of aspects of the educational program based on the stated philosophy and objectives. The provisions of this 21.30a amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (335546) and (319599). 2667. (1)Undertake a specific practice only if the registered nurse has the necessary knowledge, preparation, experience and competency to properly execute the practice. (10)Disinfectants for agents used on objects other than skin. (4)An individual who has been granted a temporary practice permit for a currently-licensed practical nurse shall ensure that all documentation in support of the application for licensure is received by the Board at least 90 days prior to the expiration date of the temporary practice permit. Following task completion, Mark is responsible for evaluating the outcome of the task with the patient. The provisions of this 21.72 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 811. (b)Policies, including personnel policies in effect for nursing faculty, must be those in effect for faculty members throughout the controlling institution except where specified otherwise in this chapter. 186); The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (ii)One program faculty member shall supervise no more than six students in a clinical course. 667.6). (a)A controlling agency may be a hospital, educational institution or combination thereof. (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. The provisions of this 21.126 adopted December 10, 1982, effective December 11, 1982, 12 Pa.B. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (30263) to (30264). The provisions of this 21.182 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. 2402; amended April 24, 2009, effective April 25, 2009, 39 Pa.B. Board approval of the nurse administrators credentials shall be obtained prior to the appointment. 216.1 and 218.1). Applicants shall verify compliance with section 8.7 of the act (63 P.S. 702 (relating to appeals). Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (319599) to (319601). (b)Concerning adequate storage space for general supplies and equipment. (2)Advanced nursing practice core. 6383(b)(2). (3)Employ the nurse administrator of the educational unit at least 12 months prior to the intended admission date of students. 421.3 and 421.16) (Repealed), unless otherwise noted. 7822. If something is delegated to a paramedic by an RN in the ED, there must be authority to do so in the act or rules, and the same principles of good delegation that one uses for delegating to another RN or LPN would hold true for a paramedic, as well. 5-14. 218.5(c)(2)). The Board may informally resolve any deficiency. The CRNP student shall receive sufficient clinical experience to provide depth and breadth in a given specialty or with designated populations, geared to nurse practitioner practice. (a)The support of the college or university must be adequate to meet CRNP program needs and include the following: (2)Classrooms, conference rooms and laboratories. ApprovedApproved by the Board. 221.2); amended under section 11.2(a) and (b) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S.