Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (378858). 2829. Pennsylvania still lacks specific delegation language in its Nurse Practice Act. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (47492) and (44732). Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (9712) to (9713). The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (C)Understand the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of broad categories of drugs. 212). Curriculum changes that require Board approval include changes in: (1)Program objectives, course content or instruction that affect the integration of material into the total curriculum. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (209967). 6994. 215(e)) or under this subchapter will be valid from the date of issuance through September 30, 2006, following the issuance of the license. 2677. The provisions of this 21.369 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.148a issued under section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (j)Course outlines shall include specific behavioral objectives anticipated and shall contribute to the objectives of the total curriculum. The provisions of this 21.183 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. (2)The Board will not accept for completion of the CPE requirement the following: (i)Academic coursework or programs on office management skills, or entrepreneurship, strategic business planning, computer skills, except courses directly related to the practice of dietetics-nutrition such as accessing nutrient analysis databases. (iii)The course work must provide graduates with the knowledge and skills to: (A)Comprehend the pharmacotherapeutics of broad categories of drugs. 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. The nurse administrator shall have experience in nursing practice, nursing education and administration. (6)Leave an assignment prior to the proper reporting and notification to the appropriate department head or personnel. 2063; amended December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. This section cited in 28 Pa. Code 107.64 (relating to administration of drugs); 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). Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (319604). ApprovedApproved by the Board. The Department of Education, Certification and Staffing Policy Guidance (CSPG) #95, Principal states: "An educator holding a valid Pennsylvania certificate as a K-12 Principal is qualified to perform the following: 2. Nothing in this subchapter is to be deemed to limit or prohibit a professional nurse from engaging in those activities which constitute the practice of professional nursing as defined in section 2 of the act (63 P.S. (3)Providing evidence to the Board that the applicant has a current license and has practiced as a practical nurse in another jurisdiction at sometime within the last 5 years. Abandonment is defined as the intentional deserting of a patient for whom the nurse is responsible. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (351272) and (378843). Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (209964) to (209965). (c)The organizational plan for the school of nursing shall provide for relationships with the governing body, individuals and cooperating agencies responsible for and participating in the school operation. The provisions of this 21.12 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (h)Learning experiences shall focus on direct nursing care, and effort shall be made to arrange experiences in a pattern of logical sequence that demonstrates continuity of care. The applicant shall retain documentation of the submission of the request to provide to the Board upon request. (2)Proof of current National certification in the specialty in which the nurse is seeking certification by the Board. Developing individual care plans for residents. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.149 (relating to temporary practice permits); 49 Pa. Code 21.156 (relating to renewal of license); 49 Pa. Code 21.156a (relating to continued competency); and 49 Pa. Code 21.605 (relating to biennial renewal). The Board will make available a list of Board-approved English proficiency examinations on its web site. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.723 (relating to license renewal). 212.1(k)). (iii)Clearly defined policies relating to admission, promotion, retention, transfer, advanced placement and dismissal. (a)Policies and procedures related to the selection and admission of students are the responsibility of the individual school. (b)Staff members of public or private agencies, institutions and facilities. (b.1)Licensed practical nurses applying for renewal shall complete 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). 2061. (d)CRNPs may obtain credit for correspondence courses, taped study courses and other independent study courses if the course is Board approved. Abandonment is defined as the intentional deserting of a patient for whom the nurse is responsible. 218.2 When licensed as a registered nurse under the State Board of Nursing and certified in a particular clinical specialty area. For chronic conditions, periodic follow-up evaluations shall be recommended to monitor the effectiveness of the controlled substance in achieving the intended results. The provisions of this 21.335 issued under sections 2.1(k) and 8.1(c) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. External cardiac resuscitation and artificial respiration, mouth-to-mouth, are procedures regulated by this section, and these functions may not be performed unless both of the following provisions are met: (1)External cardiac resuscitation and artificial respiration, mouth-to-mouth, shall only be performed by a nurse on an individual when respiration or pulse, or both, cease unexpectedly. (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. (d)The rationale for the allocation of credit for nursing courses shall be consistent with the practice of the institution. (3)Demonstrate current National certification, if the CRNP was certified by the Board after February 7, 2005. 2061. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (385247) to (385248). 212.1(k)). 2677; amended March 20, 1981, effective March 21, 1981, 11 Pa.B. (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. 17211. (b)The nurse administrators credentials shall be submitted to the Board for approval. (3)Patient counseling. 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. Challenges with understaffing existed before the pandemic due to cost-cutting measures, disease complexity, and an aging population. (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. (5)Verify compliance with section 8.7 of the act (63 P.S. (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. (iii)Faculty biographical forms on all faculty in the cooperating agency. 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. (4)The nature and extent of the suspected child abuse, including any evidence of prior abuse to the child or any sibling of the child. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (b)The health program shall include at least the following: (1)Preentrance and periodic health examinations. The transcript must bear the impression of the school seal and signature of the nurse administrator or authorized representative. (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. 658). (ii)Records of preparation and experience, including official college transcripts. The provisions of this 21.18 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 216.1 and 218.1). Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (385245). A CNS who is already certified by the Board may apply for an additional certification. (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). (2)At least 90 days prior to the expiration date of the temporary practice permit, the graduate registered nurse shall: (i)Submit an application for licensure by examination as a registered nurse. (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. A volunteer license holder shall be subject to the disciplinary provisions of the act and this chapter. 2061. (d)The authority and the administrative responsibility for the school shall be delegated by the governing body to the director of the school. 1916. Therefore, the physician was justified in formulating a medical opinion based on the information provided by the certified registered nurse practitioner and the suspension of the petitioners license based on incompetence under 67 Pa. Code 83.5 was justified. (3)Official transcript from the applicants nurse practitioner program, including degree awarded. 521; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. Systematic evaluation planAn organized, continuous analysis of all nursing education program components, such as curriculum, faculty, facilities, policies and outcome measures, that addresses standards or benchmarks to be achieved and establishes an action plan if those standards or benchmarks are not achieved. The provisions of this 21.87 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (c)Adequate funds shall be allocated and properly budgeted for the sound and effective operation of the program. 2673; amended July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.5 issued under section 11.2(a) and (d) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 6994. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (385257) to (385258). (a)Immunization and skin testing is a proper function of a registered nurse and is a function regulated by this section, and the function may not be performed unless all of the following conditions are met: (1)A written order has been issued by a licensed physician. (3)Employ the nurse administrator of the educational unit at least 12 months prior to the intended admission date of students. This section cited in 49 Pa.B. When defining additional clinical hours, the complexity of the specialty content, as well as the need for clinical experience to enhance retention and skills, shall be considered. 5952; amended June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. (5)Professional role content. (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. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (335524). The provisions of this 21.182 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. (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. Please direct comments or questions to, CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONERS 21.251, CHILD ABUSE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 21.501. 212.1(k)). (b)When applying for renewal of licensure, an LDN shall: (1)Complete the renewal application, including disclosing a license to practice dietetics-nutrition in any other state, territory, possession or country. Nurse Practice Act | ksbn.kansas.gov Nurse Practice Act Kansas Nurse Practice Act For the most up to date statutes and regulations, use the links below to the Kansas Legislature page for the statutes and the Kansas Secretary of State page for the regulations. (2)One academic quarter course is equivalent to 10 continuing education hours. (3)The refilling of implantable drug delivery systems following placement by a physician in the proper anatomical site. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (335523). The Board may informally resolve any deficiency. 223; amended January 20, 1978, effective January 21, 1978, 8 Pa.B. This recognizes the Inspector General as an appropriate authority, and stipulates an appropriate authority may not disclose the identity of a whistleblower without the whistleblowers consent unless disclosure is unavoidable in the investigation of the alleged violation. (b)Programs must measure outcomes of graduates at 1-year and 3-year intervals postgraduation. The provisions of this 21.3 reserved under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. Pennsylvania Scope of Practice Policy - State Profile The provisions of this 21.372 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 6319, has been convicted of a prior offense under 23 Pa.C.S. (e)Reinstatement of suspended license. 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (e)The Board may approve professional nursing education programs conducted in hospitals and accredited colleges, universities and postsecondary institutions that award academic degrees, and will make available a list of approved programs on its web site. 2829. (b)Relationships with central administrative officers, interrelationships among other disciplines and services of the institution and representation on institutional councils and committees for faculty of the educational unit in nursing shall be consistent with the interaction and responsibilities accorded to other faculty members of the institution. 6383(b)(2). 1916. (7)Method of certifying and assuring attendance, and draft of certificate of attendance to be provided to course participants, as applicable. The provisions of this 21.156 amended under section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 658 and 667.6). 1439; amended December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. (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 21.34 (relating to removal from approved list). ApprovedApproved by the Board. (2)A CRNP may prescribe a Schedule III or IV controlled substance for up to a 90 day supply as identified in the collaborative agreement. (b)A CRNP program must be under the direction of a faculty member who holds an active certification as a Pennsylvania CRNP and an earned doctorate degree or a specific plan for and evidence toward completion of the doctoral degree within 5 years. The CRNP shall verify completion of the continuing education when submitting a biennial renewal. ChildLineAn organizational unit of the Department of Human Services, which operates a 24-hour a day Statewide toll-free telephone system for receiving reports of suspected child abuse, referring reports for investigation and maintaining the reports in the appropriate file. 106386). (2)Provisions for the programs curriculum evaluation process, completed by faculty, students and graduates of the program. 2667. (c)Before an established program changes its clinical facilities through a new or additional cooperating agency, Board approval of the agency is required. (f)An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall complete 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). (6)Order blood and blood components for patients. (4)A policy addressing student absences due to illness which gives the student the opportunity to attain the learning objectives not achieved due to absences. (H)Understand the variety of State legal requirements for CRNP prescriptive authority. The provisions of this Subchapter H issued under The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. Faculty or instructors with less academic preparation may be employed if qualified personnel is not available provided that less qualified faculty and instructors shall function under the direct guidance of a fully qualified faculty member and shall give evidence of continuing their academic preparation. Find Your Nurse Practice Act | NCSBN (relating to inactive status and reactivation); and 49 Pa. Code 21.602 (relating to volunteer license). The provisions of this 21.191 amended March 25, 1977, effective March 26, 1977, 7 Pa.B. SB 115. With your membership, you can enhance your professional development through free and discounted courses, receive our newsletters to learn about industry trends, and we have so much more to offer. (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. 5943; amended December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (209959) to (209960). (ii)Health records shall be kept for 5 years following completion of the program. (11)The instruction and evaluation methods. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (385244) to (385245). 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (a)A clear statement of philosophy and purposes of the CRNP program, consistent with the philosophy and purposes of the college or university, shall be formulated and adopted. 667.6), unless otherwise noted. 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. 90-158 through 90-171.18: Recodified as 90-171.19 through 90-171.47. (10)Issue oral orders to the extent permitted by the health care facilities by-laws, rules, regulations or administrative policies and guidelines. (iii)Submitting a written, detailed explanation of the reasons the extension is requested. 2667. (F)Causing a child to be present at a location while a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. (a)A licensed registered nurse may administer a drug ordered for a patient in the dosage and manner prescribed. Additional emergency resuscitation equipment is immediately available. (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. 658). (h)If the standards of this subchapter are met within the designated time, the nursing education program will be removed from provisional approval status. (11)Administer fluids or medications via an epidural, intrathecal, intraosseous or umbilical route, or via a ventricular reservoir. An applicant for initial certification after February 7, 2005, shall hold current National certification in the specialty in which the professional nurse is seeking certification. (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.

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