Upon receipt of the request, the Board will require information to be submitted on an Agency Data form and returned for review and action. (2)One academic quarter course is equivalent to 10 continuing education hours. Titration of IV medicationsA process by which medication is administered and dosages are adjusted through a continuous medication-containing intravenous infusion (such as vasoactive drugs, anticoagulants, psychotropic drugs, neuromuscular drugs, hormones, and the like) to effect a desired state based upon patient assessment data and prescribed parameters. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (209976) to (209977). 2063; amended December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. (6)Continuing education programs approved by other state boards of nursing for advanced practice nurses or CNSs. (2)The CNS has performed a service beyond the scope of practice of professional nursing as defined in section 2(1) of the act (63 P.S. The student evaluative process must: (i)Be evident in the course outlines provided to students at the beginning of each course. (2)The CRNP has performed a medical task or function which the CRNP does not have the necessary knowledge, preparation, experience and competency to perform properly or is not qualified under the act and this subchapter to perform. (4)A statement of the philosophy, purposes and objectives of the program, which are congruent with the philosophy of the university or college. (3)One academic semester course is equivalent to 15 continuing education hours. 5952; amended June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 6305 (relating to electronic reporting) through the Department of Human Services Child Welfare Information Solution self-service portal at www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis. Register your contact information to seamlessly take action on future legislative priorities. 3281; amended December 19, 2003, effective December 20, 2003, 33 Pa.B. Professional relationshipThe relationship which shall be deemed to exist for a period of time beginning with the first professional contact or consultation between a licensed practical nurse and a patient and ending with the final professional contact between them. 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 658). At least 2 of the required 30 hours must 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). (iii)If a faculty member is not physically present in the area in which students are practicing, a faculty member shall be immediately available by telephone or other means of telecommunication when students are engaged in clinical activities with a preceptor. 2677; amended January 18, 1980, effective January 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. (f)Full-time faculty of the nursing program may not carry responsibilities for administration, curriculum development or teaching for other types of educational programs, nor may the nursing faculty be responsible for student health services or first aid. (a)Students shall have access to personal records as provided by Federal and State legislation. 5521; amended June 12, 1992, effective immediately and applies to biennial renewals commencing May 1, 1992, 22 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.126 adopted December 10, 1982, effective December 11, 1982, 12 Pa.B. (ii)Request certification of the applicants nursing education program from the licensing board or appropriate educational authorities. ParentA biological parent, adoptive parent or legal guardian. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.4a (relating to procedural matters); 49 Pa. Code 21.288 (relating to CRNP standards of conduct); 49 Pa. Code 21.369 (relating to general curriculum requirements); 49 Pa. Code 21.803 (relating to applicability of rules relating to professional nurses); and 49 Pa. Code 21.821 (relating to CNS standards of conduct). This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.166 (relating to removal from approved list); and 49 Pa. Code 21.173 (relating to discontinuance or interruption of a program of practical nursing). (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. The Board may consider sexual relationships between the nurse and the patient occurring prior to the professional relationship. (i)Educational facilities shall be attractive, adequately heated, lighted and ventilated. An NP's scope of practice can include assessing a patient's condition, ordering tests, interpreting results and making diagnoses, prescribing medication, and ordering treatments. If the program is continued until completion, approved and qualified instruction shall be assured. (c)CNSs may obtain credit for continuing education offered by providers not indicated in subsection (a) if the provider obtains Board approval of the continuing education prior to its implementation, or the CNS obtains Board approval of the continuing education prior to attending the continuing education. Nurse practice acts require the registered nurse to provide appropriate supervision for all delegated tasks. (2)Disposables and devices adjunctive to a treatment plan. (2)A candidate shall take the examination for the first time within 1 year of completing the dietetics-nutrition education program unless prevented by emergency, illness, military service or other good cause shown, or the candidate holds a license to practice as a dietitian-nutritionist in another state or country. The provisions of this Subchapter A adopted May 22, 1951, unless otherwise noted. (a)The Board may, upon request of a licensed nurse, nursing association, health care facility or licensed health care professional, or upon its own motion, issue interpretations of this chapter as they apply to the question of whether the execution of specific practices are within the scope of professional or practical nursing. (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. The provisions of this 21.7 issued and amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 2829. The provisions of this 21.605 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (b)A student who meets the description in subsection (a) and who also desires to practice as a registered nurse while participating in the training program shall submit an application for licensure by endorsement and obtain a temporary practice permit as provided by 21.28 (relating to licensure by endorsement). (13)Perform repair of a central venous route access device or PICC. The advanced nursing practice core must include the following content: (i)Advanced health/physical assessment. 6409. (a)Survey visits will be made of basic practical nursing programs conducted in hospitals, community colleges, universities and public school districts and vocational education programs under the Department of Education. Diploma programs shall assume responsibility for formulating their own policies and submitting them for Board approval. (v)Residency and Fellowship programs which are at the post baccalaureate level, and are sponsored by a United States regionally accredited college or university, or an institution accredited/approved by the Joint Committee on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations or the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Stephens v. State Board of Nursing, 657 A.2d 71 (Pa. 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. (c)A nurse who attempts to raise as a defense an argument that conduct prohibited as a sexual violation or sexual impropriety was necessary or appropriate to the treatment of any patient shall be required to demonstrate competency in practice which relates directly to the treatment of sexual function or dysfunction. 2005. Reactivation of inactive or lapsed license (after 5 years or longer) $50, Approval of each hour of LDN continuing education activity by sources not listed in 21.724(b) (relating to continuing education) $115, Renewal of approval of LDN continuing education activity by sources not listed in 21.724(b) $35. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (26493). If the applicant, due to extenuating circumstances, cannot take the first scheduled examination following completion of the program, the applicant shall appeal to the Board for authority to continue practicing. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (9691) to (9692). An applicant applying for initial licensure in this Commonwealth will not be required to meet the continuing education requirement on the first renewal immediately following licensure, except for the mandatory continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting required under 21.508(b). There is no BON requirement for physician . 212.1); reserved under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (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. The agreement shall be reviewed annually and a copy of the current agreement shall be filed in the office of the Board. The provisions of this 21.12 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 658). 223; amended January 20, 1978, effective January 21, 1978, 8 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.286 issued under section 15(b) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. 7822. The provisions of this 21.366 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. (ii)Determine contraindications for the administration of specific immunizing and skin testing agents. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.332 (relating to requirement of continuing education); 49 Pa. Code 21.334 (relating to sources of continuing education); and 49 Pa. Code 21.335 (relating to requirements for courses). (9.1)Other information required by Federal law or regulation. The Board may extend the temporary practice permit period in cases of illness or extreme hardship as set forth in paragraph (5). 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (3)Additional instructors consistent with the size and needs of the programs. If a CRNP specifically indicates that the name of the drug may not appear on the label, the recognized National drug code number shall be placed on the label if the number is available for the product. For purposes of 21.704 (relating to matters related to allegations of sexual impropriety or violation), any conduct prohibited with a patient is also prohibited with an immediate family member or spouse of a patient. Chapter 63 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), the Older Adults Protective Services Act (35 P.S. (c)Only an individual who holds current active certification may practice or offer to practice as a CRNP in this Commonwealth. 658); reserved under section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (iv)Discussing or commenting on a patients sexual history, preference or performance during consultation, except when the consultation is pertinent to the issue of sexual function or dysfunction or reproductive healthcare. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (117197). 42.21c). The provisions of this 21.132 adopted July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.25 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 422.15(b)) (Repealed). This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.146a (relating to procedural matters). 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (5)A noncertified registered nurse who has completed an approved anesthesia program may administer anesthesia under the direction of and in the presence of the chief or director anesthesia services or a Board certified anesthesiologist until the announcement of results of the first examination given for certification for which she is eligible. (b)Submissions must include all of the following: (1)Contact information (mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number) for the agency/course administrator. Each subsequent license renewal will be valid for 2 years from October 1 through September 30. 667.6), unless otherwise noted. (4)A mandated reporter who, at the time of sentencing for an offense under 23 Pa.C.S. The provisions of this 21.722 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. Nineteen chapters within the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) fill out the ORC with additional rules regarding nursing practice. (6)Internal fetal monitoring including the application of leads. 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. 5484. (1)Provides for certification of CNSs who meet the qualifications set forth in the act. The provisions of this 21.113 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (6)Be made available for inspection to anyone who requests it and be provided, without charge, to any licensed pharmacist or pharmacy upon request. (a)An applicant shall demonstrate proficiency in English by submitting proof that the applicants nursing education program was conducted in English or that the applicant has, prior to being approved to take the licensure examination, received a passing score on a Board-approved English proficiency examination, unless the applicant has already met this requirement in satisfaction of 21.7(b)(2) (relating to temporary practice permits). The provisions of this 21.282a adopted December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. A program will not be placed on full approval status until it has graduated its first class and the class has achieved an acceptable rate of passing the National licensure examination, as set forth in 21.162b (relating to minimum rate for graduates of nursing education programs to pass the national licensure examination). 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 216.2(a)). 2677. The provisions of this 21.18 adopted April 30, 1993, effective May 1, 1993, 23 Pa.B. This section cited in 28 Pa. Code 107.12a (relating to specified professional personnelstatement of policy). Graduate practical nurseAn individual who has graduated from an approved program of practical nursing in this Commonwealth or a comparable program in another state. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.5 (relating to fees); and 49 Pa. Code 21.29 (relating to expiration and renewal of license). 2061; amended November 15, 1991, effective November 16, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 1984); reversed in part 499 A.2d 289 (Pa. 1995); on remand 505 A.2d 359 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2677. 2061. For a patient who is a minor, a professional relationship shall be deemed to exist for 2 years or until 1 year after the age of majority, whichever is longer, after discharge from or discontinuance of services. The provisions of this 21.17 adopted October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (i)Shall be comprehensive and current, since it serves as a contract of agreement between the applicant or student and the school. (a)A program that meets and maintains the requirements of 21.361, 21.36521.369 and 21.37221.375 will be granted full approval status. (11)Electrolytic, caloric and water balance. In a health care facility regulated by the Department of Health, the Department of Public Welfare or the Federal government, information pertaining to the prescription, administration or dispensation of a controlled substance shall be entered in the medical records of the patient and the health care facility under 28 Pa. Code or 55 Pa. Code or appropriate Federal regulations, whichever is applicable, and bylaws of the health care facility and its medical staff. The nurse practice act covers a wide range of topics to establish a safe, consistent level of care in that state. (ii)The training was approved by the Department of Human Services. 658). The provisions of this 21.351 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. (c)Before an established program changes its clinical facilities through a new or additional cooperating agency, Board approval of the agency is required. (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. 211(k) and 218.1(c)). (3)Identify the categories of drugs from which the CRNP may prescribe or dispense in accordance with section 8.3 (a)(2)(ii) of the act (63 P.S. 2005. (a)An LPN shall notify the Board of pending criminal charges within 30 days of the filing of the criminal charges or on the biennial renewal application under 21.156 (relating to renewal of license), whichever is sooner. 6319, has been convicted of a prior offense under 23 Pa.C.S. There shall be written specific policies pertaining to students rights and grievances, with procedures for implementation. (a)A clear statement of philosophy, purposes and objectives consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the governing body shall be formulated and adopted. 659 and 667.6). BoardThe State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth. 2976; amended June 18, 1993, effective June 19, 1993, 23 Pa.B. If additional deficiencies are identified, the existing provisional period may be extended at the discretion of the Board. ActThe Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The CBEN is responsible for determining which professional nursing functions can be delegated to the LPN and what other nursing functions can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).