Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (385246). 2115; amended September 8, 2000, effective September 9, 2000, 30 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.805 amended July 26, 2019, effective July 27, 2019, 49 Pa.B. A nursing education program shall prepare its graduates to pass the National licensure examination at a rate at least equal to the minimum rate set by the Board. Comments may be sent to Michele Phinney, Director, Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination, Maryland Department of Health, 201 West Preston Street, Room 512, Baltimore, MD 21201, or call 410-767-6499 (TTY 800-735-2258), or email to mdh.regs@maryland.gov, or fax to 410-767-6483. An LPN may not perform the following IV therapy functions: (1)Initiate administration of blood, blood components and plasma volume expanders. 1916. 6383(b)(2). The Nursing Practice Act contains the laws enacted by the legislature which regulate the practice of nursing in North Carolina and guides the work of the Board. 216.1 and 218.1). 2667. (3)Knowingly permit another individual to use his license or temporary permit for any purpose or knowingly permit the unlicensed person under the registered nurses jurisdiction or supervision to misrepresent that the individual is a licensed nurse. (e)The nurse administrator and nursing faculty shall be afforded the time and opportunity to engage in leadership activities within their profession commensurate with their responsibilities. 4755; amended July 26, 2019, effective July 27, 2019, 49 Pa.B. (2)The registered nurse who performs venipunctures has had instruction and supervised practice in performing venipunctures. (a)The scope of the counseling program shall be clearly defined in accordance with the objectives of the program. (d)Selected courses shall be included in the humanities and social and behavioral sciences that support the philosophy, purposes, educational concepts and terminal objectives of the program. The Board approves educational programs that meet the requirements of section 6(b)(2) of the act (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.284a adopted December 11, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. Sec. The standards of practice are defined and delineated by the profession and 21.18 and 21.284 (relating to standards of nursing conduct; and prescribing and dispensing parameters). The relationship continues, for purposes of 21.704, for 30 days after termination of professional services by either the licensed dietitian-nutritionist or the patient. (5)Schedule of the activity, including, for activities with multiple presenters, the title of each subject, lecturer and time allotted. 2063; reserved December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 3123 (relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse). SB 416. (6)Program bulletin and any other pertinent information. 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). (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. 2402; amended April 24, 2009, effective April 25, 2009, 39 Pa.B. (a)If the Board receives information suggesting that a nursing education program has not maintained the standards of this subchapter, the Board will validate the information and will notify the program, in writing, of the alleged deficiency. The Board may request information from the program or conduct an announced or unannounced site visit before notifying the program of the alleged deficiency. 667.6). 279.1(a)(3) and (7)). The provisions of this 21.29 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. For the purpose of any civil or criminal proceeding, the good faith of the Board-regulated practitioner shall be presumed. (2)Drugs that, at the time of their dispensing, have full potency for less than 1 year, as determined by the expiration date placed on the original label by the manufacturer, may only be dispensed with a label that indicates the expiration date. (a)A record system essential to the operation of the program shall be maintained. 2829; amended April 24, 2009, effective April 25, 2009, 39 Pa.B. McCarl v. State Board of Nurse Examiners, 396 A.2d 866 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1802; amended April 29, 1983, effective April 30, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (c)The consent of the patient to any sexual impropriety or sexual violation is not a defense to any disciplinary charge for violation of the act or this subchapter. Each LDN shall complete 30 CPE credits during the 2 calendar years immediately preceding the application for license renewal. (v)Encouraging a patient to masturbate in the presence of the nurse or masturbating while the patient is present. 1916. 222) during the biennial period immediately preceding the application for renewal in accordance with 21.13121.134 (relating to continuing education). 212.1(k)). The provisions of this 21.723b issued under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The Board recommends that a minimum of 40% of the total curriculum be theoretical and the remaining 60% be in appropriate clinical experience. The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association supports legislation and registered nurse delegation that will place specific language into the Nurse Practice Act that will clarify the practice of delegation for the Commonwealth's RNs. The provisions of this 21.333 issued under sections 2.1(k) and 8.1(c) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 441, and its associated rules and regulations in Wis . (d)Prior to issuing interpretations, the Board will submit to the Legislative Reference Bureau for recommended publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice indicating its intent to adopt interpretations, and making available upon request to interested persons copies of proposed or draft interpretations. If requesting an extension due to illness, the applicant shall provide certification of the illness from the applicants treating physician. (IV)has been determined to be a sexually violent predator under 42 Pa.C.S. (5)In the following cases, an LPN may provide IV therapy only when the LPNs supervisor is physically present in the immediate vicinity of the LPN and immediately available to intervene in the care of the patient: (i)When a patients condition is critical, fluctuating, unstable or unpredictable. (a)The Board will accept hours of continuing education as designated by an approved provider, so long as each hour is at least 50 minutes of activity and each 1/2 hour is at least 30 minutes of activity. 212.2(i)). (ii)Student evaluation of teaching and program effectiveness. The provisions of this 21.145a issued under section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. Registered nurseA nurse licensed under this subchapter to practice in this Commonwealth. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (352041). Students in this role cannot be assigned as charge nurse of a unit. Nurses, Part II. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code changes effective through 52 Pa.B. (2)Pay the biennial renewal of license fee in 21.147(b) (relating to fees). 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 6319 (relating to penalties), a Board-regulated practitioner who is required to report a case of suspected child abuse or to make a referral to the appropriate authorities and who willfully fails to do so commits a criminal offense, as follows: (1)An offense not otherwise specified in paragraphs (2), (3) or (4) is a misdemeanor of the second degree. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (363482) to (363484). This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.723a (relating to reporting of crimes and disciplinary action). The provisions of this 21.28 amended under 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (3)The age and sex of each subject of the report. The provisions of this 21.12 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 1984); reversed in part 499 A.2d 289 (Pa. 1995); on remand 505 A.2d 359 (Pa. Cmwlth. The provisions of this 21.1 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. Nurses most frequently delegate tasks to LPN's (Licensed . The provisions of this 21.146a adopted September 8, 2000, effective September 9, 2000, 30 Pa.B. Whenever a Board-regulated practitioner is required to make a report under subsection (a) in the capacity as a member of the staff of a medical or other public or private institution, school, facility or agency, that Board-regulated practitioner shall report immediately in accordance with subsection (c) and shall immediately thereafter notify the person in charge of the institution, school, facility or agency or the designated agent of the person in charge. 300; amended November 12, 1993, effective November 13, 1993, 23 Pa.B. 212.1(k)); and section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 1986). (c)The following fees for approval and review of CRNP education programs are charged by the Board: Review of curriculum revisions fee $585, (d)The following fee is charged for course evaluations requiring Board approval under 21.283(b)(1)(i) (relating to authority and qualifications for prescribing, dispensing and ordering drugs) $285. 5943; amended December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. (f)Evening and night assignments shall be considered part of the curriculum only in terms of the objectives to be achieved and if supervision is provided by the nursing faculty. (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). The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. The provisions of this 21.508 added March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. 211(k) and 218.1(c)). The nurse administrator shall hold an earned doctoral degree or have a specific plan for completing doctoral preparation within 5 years of appointment. An applicant for initial certification shall meet the following requirements: (1)Registered nurse license. (1) Undertake a specific practice only if the registered nurse has the necessary knowledge, preparation, experience and competency to properly execute the practice. 212.1(k) and 222(a)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. If faculty are managing their own caseload of patients, the maximum ratio is one student per faculty member. ACENDAccreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics The organization recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education as the accrediting agency for education programs that prepare individuals for the practice of dietetics-nutrition. The provisions of this 21.183 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. An educator holding a valid Pennsylvania certificate as a PK-12 Principal is qualified to perform the following: Instructional leadership focusing on teaching and learning. (5)Blood formation, coagulation and anticoagulation drugs, and thrombolytic and antithrombolytic agents. (b)The Board recommends that only one class be admitted per year. (c)Appropriate cumulative student health records shall be maintained throughout the enrollment of the student. (e)The LPN may administer immunizing agents and do skin testing only if the following conditions are met: (1)The LPN has received and satisfactorily completed a Board approved educational program which requires study and supervised clinical practice intended to provide training necessary for administering immunizing agents and for performing skin testings. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.414 (relating to interpretations regarding the functions of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)statement of policy). An Agency Data form, provided by the Board, shall be submitted for each new field agency used for the first time. Only the Board may, by a majority vote, confer initial approval status on a proposed nursing education program, extend the maximum 2-year period for correction of deficiencies or remove a program from the approved list. (7)Activities sponsored by National trade organizations, associations and their affiliated groups and state and regional affiliates. 6409. 279.1(a)(3) and (7)). 7822; amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. (d)Committees shall be established as needed to implement the functions of the faculty effectively, and the purposes and membership of each committee shall be defined clearly. The provisions of this Subchapter G adopted May 19, 2006, effective May 20, 2006, 36 Pa.B. (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. The provisions of this 21.133 adopted July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 3796; amended October 16, 2015, effective October 17, 2015, 45 Pa.B. (5)Be kept at the primary practice location of the CRNP and a copy filed with the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs. The provisions of this 21.24 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. Supervision means that a licensed registered nurse is physically present in the area or unit where the graduate practical nurse is practicing. The process includes the following: (i)Immediate availability of a licensed physician to a CRNP through direct communications or by radio, telephone or telecommunications. The provisions of this 21.25 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 212.1k); and section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (ii)Assess the programs effectiveness relative to current trends in education and health care. The Report wassubmitted toHouse of Representatives on June 30th, 2015. (b)Students admitted to baccalaureate and associate degree programs shall meet the requirements for admission to the university or college and additional requirements that may be established for the nursing major. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (363485) to (363486). (4)The concept of preparing a practitioner who shares in the giving of direct care to patients and who functions within the accepted roles of the L.P.N. 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 2829; reserved July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.721 amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. (6)The registered nurse shall have employed the prescribed techniques in administering the therapy in accordance with the established criteria. (a)The Board administers the act by providing rules and regulations on standards for nursing schools and the conduct of the programs. In accordance with section 6(c) of the Volunteer Health Services Act (35 P.S. (b)A classified list of approved programs of practical nursing will be compiled and published annually and made available for distribution. (3)Provision for ongoing student evaluative process that assesses the students progress toward and ultimate achievement of program objectives. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.811 (relating to qualifications for initial certification); 49 Pa. Code 21.813 (relating to application for certification); 49 Pa. Code 21.822 (relating to biennial renewal of certification); 49 Pa. Code 21.825 (relating to sources of continuing education); and 49 Pa. Code 21.827 (relating to continuing education course approval). 1916. 9799.24 (relating to assessments) or any of its predecessors; (III)has been determined to be a sexually violent delinquent child as defined in 42 Pa.C.S. 212.1(k)). 2061; amended December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. (g)Changes in status of faculty from full-time to part-time or vice versa shall be reported to the Board. (a)The following application fees are charged by the Board for services to licensees and applicants: Licensure by examinationBoard-approved nursing education program graduates $95, Extension of temporary practice permit $85, Fee for review and challenge of PN exam $435, Restoration after suspension or revocation $60. The provisions of this 21.145a adopted August 24, 2012, effective August 25, 2012, 42 Pa.B. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. (b)The qualifications of the instructors shall be as follows: (3)A baccalaureate degree, preferably in nursing, with additional preparation for teaching appropriate to the teaching of practical nursing. (b)Policies and rules of procedure governing the faculty organization shall be in written form and periodically reviewed by the faculty. Deviate sexual intercourseThe term as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. (i)The LDN has engaged in any substance abuse that could affect the LDNs practice. (4)Successful completion of one of the examinations specified in 21.722 (relating to education and examination of applicants). The provisions of this Subchapter B issued under the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (vii)Statements containing representations that the LDN is willing to perform any procedure that is illegal under the laws or regulations of the Commonwealth or the United States. (b)Records shall be kept in locked fireproof files. Adequate provision shall be made for the students referral to or consultation with skilled counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists or religious advisors when profes-sional and personal assistance is needed for individual student problems. 2829. (d)A professional nurse may not practice or offer to practice as a CRNP in a specialty in this Commonwealth during the time the professional nurses certification in that specialty or the professional nurses RN license is inactive, lapsed or expired. The provisions of this 21.1 amended under sections 2.1(k) and 6.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (2)Prior to the initiation of IV therapy, an LPN shall: (i)Verify the order and identity of the patient. (e)Up to 4 hours may be approved under subsection (c) for service as a teacher in a nursing education program, preceptor providing direct clinical supervision in a specialty area, lecturer or speaker and for publication in a refereed journal or other scholarly publication relating to the CNSs area of practice. Administration of medications as used in this paragraph does not include initiation of the medication. 658). Laws & Rules. Scope of practice refers to the professional activities that each state authorizes nurses or other clinical staff to perform.