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. 2677; amended April 29, 1983, effective April 30, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (1)Submit an annual report detailing the progress of the transition to the Board. 7822. (4)Faculty employed to teach dietetics-nutrition shall be currently licensed to practice dietetics-nutrition in this Commonwealth. ST-MEDICINE@PA.GOV. (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. (ii)Determination of contraindications for the administration of specific immunizing and skin testing agents. (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. A nurse shall not be subject to disciplinary or any other adverse action for refusing to delegate a nursing intervention based on patient safety. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (385242) to (385244). The provisions of this 21.30a adopted June 18, 1993, effective June 19, 1993, 23 Pa.B. BoardThe State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (238278). (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. (4)Misappropriate equipment, materials, property, drugs or money from an employer or patient. 1916. 2061. (d)Exemptions granted under subsection (c) are applicable only for the biennial renewal period for which the exemption is requested. The provisions of this 21.113 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. CBNSCertification Board for Nutrition SpecialistsThe certification body of the ACN. The provisions of this 21.331 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. (a)A registered nurse whose license has lapsed for 5 years or longer or has been placed on inactive status for 5 years or longer, as permitted in section 11(b) of the act (63 P.S. This bill granted formal title recognition to certified registered nurse anesthetists in Pennsylvania. The provisions of this 21.822 amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. 3122.1 (relating to statutory sexual assault). 1916. (2)Employ the director of the CRNP program prior to the intended admission date of students. If supervision is provided by electronic communication, the LPN shall have access to assistance readily available. The administration of emergency medical treatment or transitory trauma care will not be deemed to establish a professional relationship. (2)Provisions for necessary immediate professional health care. N 1-9 . Following a review and consideration of comments received concerning a proposed interpretation, the Board may adopt interpretations by a majority vote taken at a scheduled public meeting of the Board. 1916. (c)Candidates who apply for re-examination 2 years or more after initial examination shall satisfy the administrative and education requirements prevailing at the time of reapplication. (c)For purposes of activities relating to the approval and status of nursing education programs, the term Board as used in this subchapter may mean the Boards educational advisors appointed under section 2.1(i) of the act (63 P.S. The compliance review must include information regarding accreditation, administration, clinical sites, faculty, curriculum, testing, educational resources and student body of the program. ActThe Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.30 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. The Medical Cannabis Act, provides for the medical use of cannabis (marijuana) in Pennsylvania for the treatment of certain medical conditions. (e)Group or individual research, as the principal or co-principal investigator, if approved by the institutional review board of the sponsoring institution, is acceptable and will be credited in the year completed as 15 hours of continuing education. (2)October 31 in the even-numbered years. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (385252). (a)The following providers of continuing education and credentialing organizations have currently met the standards for course approval for continuing education and, provided that these providers and credentialing organizations comply with 21.826 and 21.827 (relating to requirements for continuing education courses; and continuing education course approval), they are preapproved to offer creditable continuing education, subject to reevaluation as set forth in subsection (b): (1)Board-approved CNS educational programs and CNS educational programs approved by other state boards of nursing or that hold current accreditation issued by a National nursing accreditation organization. (iii)Periodic evaluation of the program by faculty, students and graduates of the program. 2115; amended September 8, 2000, effective September 9, 2000, 30 Pa.B. (4)Activities sponsored by hospitals and health care facilities licensed by the Department of Health or the Department of Public Welfare. 1916. (ii)Remitting the fee specified in 21.5. (iii)Quality of the faculty of the cooperating agency. 2061. Examination yearThe period beginning on October 1st of a year through September 30th of the following year. A nursing education program on full approval status will be placed on provisional approval status if the program fails to meet the provisions of 21.33b. Article 2. (d)A CRNP whose certification has been suspended for 5 years or longer shall meet the requirements in 21.332(b), and any other requirements set forth by Board order. The provisions of this 21.375 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. (C)CRNPs who are currently licensed and certified. (c)When communicating with the Board, licensed practical nurses shall identify themselves by their full name, current address and license number. The provisions of this 21.166 adopted under sections 2.1(k) and 6.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. A nurse did not wilfully violate subsection (a)(4) in lightly slapping the hand of a patient who had a grip on her arm, since the nurse had to have the use of her arm in order to keep the patient from falling and other attempts to make the patient loosen his grip had failed. The provisions of this 21.363 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (iii)Examining or touching genitals without the use of gloves when performing an otherwise appropriate examination. 24 Del. 7822. (6)Program bulletin and any other pertinent information. (2)Successfully completing a Board-approved reactivation program, which requires passage of a nursing achievement examination. (c)As a condition of biennial renewal, a CRNP shall: (1)Renew the CRNPs registered nurse license. (6)The school bulletin and other pertinent information. 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. 3806. 212.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 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). Applicants shall verify compliance with section 8.7 of the act (63 P.S. (5)A statement of the curriculum, based on sound educational concepts, and including detailed course descriptions, objectives and descriptions of the relevant clinical practice related to the specialty area. (f)An hour for the purposes of CNS continuing education is 50 minutes. (b)A classified list of approved programs of practical nursing will be compiled and published annually and made available for distribution. (g)Waiver. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 63146317, shall have immunity from civil and criminal liability that might otherwise result by reason of the Board-regulated practitioners actions. 6219; amended May 19, 2006, effective May 20, 2006, 36 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.414 adopted February 20, 1987, effective February 21, 1987, 17 Pa.B. (2)Stimulate and maintain continued growth and improvement of nursing education in this Commonwealth. Nurse Practice Act "The Nurse Practice Act Page provides information on the RSA 326-B which is the legislative law that defines a number focuses that include but limited to nursing scope of practice, functions of the board of nursing and the executive director, licensing, nurse delegation, disciplinary processes and continuing competence. For questions regarding practice or delegation, please contact mbon.nursingpractice@maryland.gov . (4)Misappropriate equipment, materials, property, drugs or money from an employer or patient. (a)A registered nurse 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 21.29(c)(4) (relating to expiration and renewal of license), whichever is sooner. Sexual violationThe term includes the following offenses: (i)Sexual intercourse between a registered nurse and a patient during the professional relationship. (13)Evaluation methods, including participant evaluation and activity evaluation. 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. (b)Classified lists of approved schools of nursing and of exchange visitor programs are compiled and published annually and are made available for distribution. (a)The curriculum shall be based upon the philosophy and objectives of the program and shall be developed, implemented and evaluated by the faculty. 2063; reserved December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. If a person fails to take or fails to pass the examination, the person shall immediately cease practicing as a nurse anesthetist. 1916. The provisions of this Subchapter H adopted July 16, 2010, effective July 17, 2010, 40 Pa.B. This section cited in 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). (g)An LPN who has met the education and training requirements of 21.145b (relating to IV therapy curriculum requirements) may perform the following IV therapy functions, except as limited under 21.145a and only under supervision as required under subsection (f): (1)Adjustment of the flow rate on IV infusions. (2)Successfully completing a Board-approved reactivation program which requires passage of a nursing achievement examination. (a)An individual, entity or organization may apply for approval to provide mandated reporter training as required under 23 Pa.C.S. (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. 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. (e)Student housing. (2)Administers the act by providing rules and regulations relating to the issuance and renewal of CNS certification. The provisions of this Subchapter D adopted February 20, 1987, effective February 21, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 212.1(k)). 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. Documentation of completion of continuing education requirements must be maintained for 5 years. (ix)Causing the death of the child through any act or failure to act. 2667. 422.15(b)) (Repealed). (2)General description of the training and course delivery method. 2829. (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. 6994; amended October 16, 2015, effective October 17, 2015, 45 Pa.B. 7822. The provisions of this 21.163 reserved July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 6409; amended December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.162 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (1)Provides for licensure of dietitian-nutritionists who meet the qualifications set forth in the act. In accordance with section 6(c) of the Volunteer Health Services Act (35 P.S. (a)There shall be written objectives and policies for the health program. Stat . (5)Proposed curriculum design based on sound educational concepts and including detailed course descriptions and identification of clinical practice. Allied faculty members may teach basic sciences or specialized areas of health care practice. The program shall provide the Board with a copy of the notice sent to applicants and students. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. The provisions of this 21.231 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. (e)An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall demonstrate proficiency in English by submitting proof that the applicants nursing education program was conducted in English or that the applicant has received a passing score on a Board-approved English proficiency examination unless the applicant has previously met this requirement in satisfaction of 21.149(b)(2) (relating to temporary practice permits). (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. 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (3)Statement of philosophy and objectives of the program. 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.