Because school nursing practice is conducted within the education environment, school nurses must know and understand their nurse practice act. The provisions of this 21.62 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. In viewing the clinical resources, the study must speak to other nursing education programs that share the teaching facilities identified in the study. 5486. 6994. (13)Perform disability assessments for the program providing temporary assistance to needy families (TANF). 212.1(k)); and section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (2)Administer tissue plasminogen activators, immunoglobulins, antineoplastic agents or investigational drugs. (3)Opportunities for students to participate in self-evaluation of their own learning experiences. 6994. 3656; amended August 20, 2010, effective August 21, 2010, 40 Pa.B. (1)Prescriptions must bear the name, title and Pennsylvania CRNP certification number of the CRNP. 7822. 12-1205.6). SANEs are nurses first, and they must be familiar with their Nurse Practice Act. (e)The curriculum shall provide concurrent theory and clinical experience in the care of men, women and children in age groups and with the health problems characteristic of each group. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (101303). (ii)Request certification of the applicants nursing education program from the licensing board or appropriate educational authorities. Chapter 63 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), the Older Adults Protective Services Act (35 P.S. 658 and 667.6). (e)The curriculum shall provide for instruction and practice in the care of selected individuals with different degrees of illness, with various types of incapacities and from all age groups. (k)The failure of a program to cooperate with the Board by failing to provide requested information or reports, by refusing or limiting a site visit, or by refusing to adhere to restrictions mandated by the Board will be considered a violation of the standards for nursing education programs and may result in immediate referral of the program to the prosecution division to consider formal action to remove the program from the approved list as provided in 21.166 (relating to removal from approved list). A program shall includeacademic counseling, initiated by either faculty or students. LPNLicensed practical nurse. 2020 Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, all rights reserved. 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (a)A licensee may not engage in conduct constituting a sexual violation or sexual impropriety. Pennsylvania still lacks specific delegation language in its Nurse Practice Act. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (385176) and (396897). (7)Needle aspiration of pneumothorax in infant intensive care unit. (c)A cooperating agency providing faculty and instruction for clinical nursing courses shall be responsible for submitting 15 copies of proposed curriculum changes to the Board prior to the announcement of change to the affiliating school. 2667. ActsThe Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (ii)Health records shall be kept for 5 years following completion of the program. Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Yes 49 Pa. Code 21.16, 63 P.S. changes effective through 52 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.335 issued under sections 2.1(k) and 8.1(c) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 211225.5), which provides for the licensing of Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists. 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 212.1(k) and 221(c)), unless otherwise noted. (a)A CRNP is required to maintain documentation of completion of continuing education, including: (b)Primary responsibility for documenting completion of the continuing education requirements rests with the CRNP. (4)School bulletins, including the following: (i)Comprehensive and current information. (ii)Unnecessarily exposing a patients body or watching a patient dress or undress, unless for therapeutic purposes or the patient specifically requests assistance. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (261722) and (209951). Continuing educationAn activity approved by the Board as a condition for renewal of licensure or certification for which proof of completion can be provided to the Board. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. 2061; reserved December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. (c)Prior to establishment or transition, a nursing education program shall: (1)Complete a feasibility study which includes: (i)Sufficient statistical data to support the need for a program within the community and to assure availability of an adequate supply and flow of interested candidates. When the basic sciences are presented as distinct academic coursesthat is, chemistry, anatomy and physiology and microbiologythere shall be a related laboratory experience. The minimum faculty and clerical personnel required in each program is as follows: (1)A full-time nurse director or nurse coordinator. The provisions of this 21.284 issued under section 15(b) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.121 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (a)The curriculum shall be based upon the philosophy and objectives of the program and shall be developed, implemented and evaluated by the faculty. 1916. (D)An individual 14 years of age or older who is a person responsible for the childs welfare or who has direct contact with children as an employee of child-care services, a school or through a program, activity or service. (See 16 CFR Part 1700 (relating to poison prevention packaging)). (a)A CRNP program must be developed and maintained under the authority of a regionally accredited university or college or have current accreditation by the Credentialing Commission for Nurse Education or the National League of Nursing. The nurse administrators qualifications are as follows: (1)The nurse administrator of a baccalaureate degree nursing education program shall hold at least one graduate degree in nursing. (e)Student housing. (iv)Using or causing the use of any herb, nutritional supplement or drug affecting consciousness for the purpose of engaging in conduct that would constitute a sexual impropriety or sexual violation. (a)A registered nurse currently licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or Canada who has graduated from an approved program of nursing and who is enrolled in an accredited graduate nursing program, a bachelor of science nursing program, or a refresher course in nursing may practice nursing in a clinical setting as required by the educational program of studies without obtaining a Pennsylvania license so long as the student does not receive compensation except in the form of stipends, scholarships and other awards related to the training program. Patient (includes residents and clients)A person, other than a spouse or immediate family member, who receives professional services from a registered nurse, regardless of whether the nurse receives remuneration for the services. No. 212). (a)A CRNP with prescriptive authority approval may, when acting in collaboration with a physician as set forth in a prescriptive authority collaborative agreement and within the CRNPs specialty, prescribe and dispense drugs and give written or oral orders for drugs and other medical therapeutic or corrective measures. (3)A description of specific methodologies and tools that evaluate the learners achievement of the objectives. (b)The Board will place a CRNP program on provisional approval status if, as evidenced by the compliance review or other information, the program is not in compliance with the Boards regulations. (2)Discriminate, while providing nursing services, on the basis of age, marital status, sex, sexual preference, race, religion, diagnosis, socioeconomic status or disability. (iii)The projected cost of the CRNP program including costs for faculty, clinical teaching resources, educational supplies, office supplies, and the like, and sufficient evidence of stable financial support. The provisions of this 21.146 adopted July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (iii)The CRNP was required, as a condition for continued practice in the other jurisdiction, to complete continuing education that is substantially equivalent to the requirements of 21.283(b)(1). Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (335546). (4)Provide information which will enable patients to make their own informed decisions regarding nutrition and dietetic therapy, including: (i)The purpose and nature of any evaluation, treatment, educational or training procedure. (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. (3)Submit, or cause to be submitted, proof to the Board that the LDN has satisfactorily completed a minimum of 30 hours of CPE approved by the Board in accordance with 21.724 (relating to continuing education) during the 2 calendar years immediately preceding the application for renewal. 218.5(c)(2)). 212.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (e)Applicants shall remit the fee set forth in 21.253. (2)A letter signed by the director or chief operating officer of an approved clinic that the applicant has been authorized to provide volunteer services in the named clinic by the governing body or responsible officer of the clinic. 2673; amended August 20, 2010, effective August 21, 2010, 40 Pa.B. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (385244) to (385245). Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (214476) and (222949). 658 and 667.6). (2)Faculty records, including the following: (i)Display portion of current nursing licenses. 658). (iii)Assess the programs effectiveness in attaining program objectives. Faculty members already employed in a CRNP program who do not hold National certification in their area of specialization shall obtain National certification, if available, by June 3, 2008. (c)This section establishes minimum standards for the prescription, administration and dispensation of controlled substances by a CRNP. (5)Assist graduates of schools of nursing in this Commonwealth to qualify for licensure by endorsement in other jurisdictions. (b)Relationships with central administrative officers, interrelationships among other disciplines and services of the college or university, and representation on college or university councils and committees for faculty in a CRNP program must be consistent with the interaction and responsibilities accorded to other faculty members of the college or university. The provisions of this 21.155 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (2)Adequate facilities with appropriate instructional materials to carry out continuing education programs. 221.2(a) and (b)); section 17.5(a) and (b) of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. The applicant shall be exempt from payment of the biennial renewal fee of 21.5, 21.147 or 21.253 (relating to fees), as applicable. 2061. (4)Medical records. (14)Other information requested in writing by the Board. (c)The registered nurse may not engage in areas of highly specialized practice without adequate knowledge of and skills in the practice areas involved. The provisions of this 21.125 adopted October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. When using this tool, the links will direct you to the state board of nursing website where you can locate the NPA via the state statute or code. A written or electronic report of suspected child abuse, shall include the following information, if known: (1)The names and addresses of the child, the childs parents and any other person responsible for the childs welfare. 6383(b)(2). If the program on provisional approval status is not in compliance within this designated time, the CRNP program will be removed from the approved list. 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. (b)A registered nurse shall notify the Board of a criminal conviction, plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or an admission into a probation without verdict or accelerated rehabilitative disposition program within 30 days of the disposition or on the biennial renewal application under 21.29(c)(4), whichever is sooner. (2)October 31 in the even-numbered years. (C)Actual or simulated sexual activity or nudity for the purpose of sexual stimulation or gratification of any individual. (c)There shall be an education rationale for the selection and distribution of courses and for the selection of theoretical and clinical laboratory content in nursing courses. 212.1); amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (d)When communicating with the Board, licensees shall identify themselves by full name, current address and license number. The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (378862) and (346621) to (346622). Two things limit the independent scope of nursing practice: Task/practice must be within the field of nursing, and; RN must possess the specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill required to complete the job/task undertaken. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (209976) to (209977). 7822; amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (363484) to (363485). (4)The agreement shall insure full control of student education by the faculty of the program. The survey report will be presented to the Board and a written report of recommendations or requirements or both will be sent to the school, community college, university, hospital or vocational education program. 3796, amended August 20, 2010, effective August 21, 2010, 40 Pa.B. (c)The planned educational program shall include the following: (1)Organization and administrative policies of the controlling agency. 7822. 667.6). (iii)A physician available to a CRNP on a regularly scheduled basis for referrals, review of the standards of medical practice incorporating consultation and chart review, drug and other medical protocols within the practice setting, periodic updating in medical diagnosis and therapeutics and cosigning records when necessary to document accountability by both parties. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. A mandated reporter shall make a report of suspected child abuse in accordance with this section if the mandated reporter has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse under any of the following circumstances: (i)The mandated reporter comes into contact with the child in the course of employment, occupation and practice of the profession or through a regularly scheduled program, activity or service. This information shall be submitted with the Applicant Data Sheet of the application for licensure. (8)Permit the use of their names for the purpose of certifying that dietetic services have been rendered only if they provided or supervised the provision of those services. The minimum faculty and staff requirements are as follows: (2)Full-time faculty members in the areas of practice encompassed within the curriculum. Both are completely searchable. (d)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 21.149(b)(2) (relating to temporary practice permits). 1996). Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (308269). (7)An accurate record is made concerning the following: (iii)The amount of medication or fluid injected. (7)The Board will not grant an extension to an individual who fails to meet the requirements of paragraphs (2)(6). The provisions of this 21.146a adopted September 8, 2000, effective September 9, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 2677; amended April 29, 1983, effective April 30, 1983, 13 Pa.B. In other practice settings, before commencing treatment that involves prescribing, administering or dispensing a controlled substance, an initial medical history shall be taken and an initial physical examination shall be conducted unless emergency circumstances justify otherwise. 6312 (relating to sexual abuse of children). (d)The Board may place restrictions on a nursing education program on provisional approval status as deemed necessary by the Board to bring the program into compliance with this subchapter and will notify the program, in writing, of the restrictions. (3)Act to safeguard the patient from the incompetent, abusive or illegal practice of any individual. (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. (k)Learning experiences selected shall focus on the needs of the student and may not be structured to render service to the cooperating agency. 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. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.146a (relating to procedural matters). (2)A written statement from the out-of State licensing, credentialing or authorizing entity setting forth the licensure, certification or authorization to practice requirements at the time the applicant was first licensed, certified or authorized to practice by that entity. 3806. Section 1300.20 Nursing Delegation by a Registered Professional Nurse; Section 1300.30 Fees; Section 1300.40 Renewals; Section 1300.50 Restoration; Section 1300.60 Granting Variances; . It is the duty of each licensee 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. 6319, commits a felony of the third degree, except that if the child abuse constitutes a felony of the first degree or higher, the penalty for the second or subsequent offense is a felony of the second degree. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (9705). 658 and 667.6). Upon application for reactivation of certification, the CNS shall provide the documentation in 21.828(b) (relating to CNS responsibilities) to demonstrate that the CNS has met the continuing education requirements for the biennial period immediately preceding the request for reactivation. Advanced placement proposals developed may then be submitted for review and approval by the Board. The provisions of this 21.232 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 1439; amended June 8, 1990, effective June 9, 1990, 20 Pa.B. (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. The provisions of this 21.166 adopted April 24, 2009, effective April 25, 2009, 39 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.29a adopted October 16, 2015, effective October 17, 2015, 45 Pa.B. (e)The faculty shall formulate policies which relate to the operation of the program. (2)Full. 441, and its associated rules and regulations in Wis . National certificationThe credential awarded by a Board-recognized organization evidencing that an individual has passed a National certification examination and has maintained current National certification in a specialty as specified by the organization. (a)Health program. 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. The signature may be an electronic signature. The provisions of this 21.142 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. (d)An applicant for licensure by endorsement whose license in the other jurisdiction is not current for 5 years or longer shall, prior to receiving a license in this Commonwealth, satisfy the requirements of 21.30a(a)(1) or (2) (relating to continued competency). The Report wassubmitted toHouse of Representatives on June 30th, 2015. Thus, a licensed practical nurse could be assessed a civil penalty and formally reprimanded based on allowing a nurses aide to ingest patient medication and provoke patients into agitation. 4086; amended November 29, 1991, effective November 30, 1991, 21 Pa.B. (a)A CRNP may collaborate only with physicians who hold a current license to practice in this Commonwealth. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. 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. 212.1(k) and 222); amended under sections 2.1(k) and 12.1(a) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 659 and 667.6). (c)Students accepting financial aid should be made aware of the provisions and responsibilities incurred with such assistance. 5329; amended June 8, 1990, effective June 9, 1990, 20 Pa.B. (c)Appropriate cumulative student health records shall be maintained throughout the enrollment of the student. (g)A period of 2 years will be the maximum time period allowed for the correction of deficiencies that returns the program to compliance with the Boards regulations. (2)To guide prospective students in the selection of approved programs which offer adequate resources for sound basic practical nursing education. The countersignature of the ordering practitioner shall be obtained in accordance with applicable regulations of the Department of Health governing the licensed facility. (vi)Providing or offering to provide drugs or treatment in exchange for sexual favors. (xiv)Administration, maintenance and monitoring of central and peripheral IV therapy. The provisions of this 21.7 issued and amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (i)The program shall build its professional education on a general education basis. (b)When acting in collaboration with a physician as set forth in a collaborative agreement and within the CRNPs specialty, a CRNP may: (1)Perform comprehensive assessments of patients and establish medical diagnoses. Nurse violated 49 Pa. Code 21.11(a)(4) by leaving patient experiencing rare premature ventricular contractions, failing to call code team when so instructed and failing to attach cardiac monitor strip to patients chart, but such actions did not constitute violations of 21.13 which merely establishes limitations on who may perform resuscitation and respiration and circumstances under which those procedures may be performed. The provisions of this 21.281 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 666). 2061. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.705 (relating to fees); 49 Pa. Code 21.721 (relating to qualifications for licensure); and 49 Pa. Code 21.724 (relating to continuing education). (7)Falsify or knowingly make incorrect entries into the patients record or other related documents. (3)Changes in clinical facilities involving contractual agreements. (4)Therapeutic interpersonal relationship skills. (vi)Discussing information about ones sexual problems, preferences or fantasies. Clinical hours must meet at least National certification requirements with a minimum of 500. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (209967). 1916. (1)An established mechanism to measure its quality, established criteria for selecting and evaluating faculty, and established criteria for the evaluation of each participant who completes the course. Innovation & Ongoing Development Fund Requests. If requested by the Boards educational advisor, a program in transition shall appear before the Board to respond to questions or concerns that arise from the annual progress report. (3)The length of appointment of an interim or acting nurse administrator of a nursing education program may not exceed 1 year. 2061. (5)For school nurses, evidence that the nurses certification by the Department of Education is current. CNSClinical nurse specialistAn individual licensed in this Commonwealth to practice professional nursing who meets the educational and examination or equivalency requirements of the act and who is certified by the Board as a clinical nurse specialist. (iii)The amount of training received equals or exceeds the amount of training or continuing education required under subsection (a) or (b), as applicable. (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. 2829; amended April 24, 2009, effective April 25, 2009, 39 Pa.B. (b)An applicant for a volunteer license 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) as a condition of issuance of a volunteer license. (b)Upon completion of the entire program, a transcript or photocopy of the final record of the student shall be submitted along with the application for admission to the licensing examination. (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. (iii)Provide a detailed, written explanation of the reason the extension is requested. (iii)Causing or substantially contributing to serious mental injury to a child through any act or failure to act or a series of such acts or failures to act. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. The provisions of this 21.701 amended December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. Contact our Communications Department at 717-798-8942 or email to receive the kit. 244(a)(3)). (c)Documentation. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. This standard does not prohibit or affect reporting responsibilities under 23 Pa.C.S. Chapter 97, Subchapter H (relating to registration of sexual offenders), where the victim of the sexual offense was under 18 years of age when the crime was committed; (II)has been determined to be a sexually violent predator under 42 Pa.C.S. 2103. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (209965). The provisions of this 21.159 adopted December 10, 1982, effective December 11, 1982, 12 Pa.B. (d)Change of ownership shall be processed as the establishment of a new program. The provisions of this 21.331 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 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 21.166 (relating to removal from approved list).
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