6196; amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. The penalty for violation is increased to $10,000 and a maximum seven years suspension from public service. Applicants who were initially licensed or certified by another state, territory or possession of the United States or a foreign country after February 7, 2005, shall hold current National certification in the specialty in which the nurse is seeking certification. 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. (c)Committee reports and faculty actions shall be recorded, filed systematically and kept available for reference. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (209959) to (209960). Cmwlth. 2063; amended October 18, 1985, effective October 19, 1985, 15 Pa.B. (10)Other information which the Department of Human Services may require by regulation. (9.1)Other information required by Federal law or regulation. (1)The physical equipment of the library shall include adequate lighting and ventilation, sufficient tables and comfortable chairs, space for proper display of library holdings and exhibits and appropriate work space for the librarian. (M)Sexual exploitation as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (117197). (6)Continuing education programs approved by other state boards of nursing for advanced practice nurses or nurse practitioners. (2) Before delegating, the LPN or RN should consider the five rights of delegation: the right task, the right person to whom the delegation is made, the right circumstances, the right direction and communication by the LPN or RN, and the right . (a)If an advisory committee exists, the membership shall consist of representatives from practical nursing, professional nursing, general education and other community groups. (e)The terminal objectives of the program shall identify behavioral changes that are expected to occur in the student. (c)Appropriate cumulative student health records shall be maintained throughout the enrollment of the student. (2)A continuous evaluation of instructional procedures, learning experiences and student progress. (b)The Board will notify a program, in writing, that the program will be placed on provisional approval status. 212.1(k)). 3656; amended August 20, 2010, effective August 21, 2010, 40 Pa.B. (e)A separate application and fee, as set forth in 21.5, shall be submitted whenever a change is made to information submitted under subsection (b), except for information related to a change in date or location, or both, of the activity under subsection (b)(3). (iii)A person makes a specific disclosure to the mandated reporter that an identifiable child is the victim of child abuse. Advanced practice registered . (b)A CRNP program must prepare the registered nurse (RN) to function as a nurse practitioner in an expanded role in a particular specialty. (b)Following skin testing, the size of the induration or its absence may be observed and recorded by the properly instructed registered nurse. Graduate practical nurseAn individual who has graduated from an approved program of practical nursing in this Commonwealth or a comparable program in another state. (4)The nurse administrator shall hold either a temporary practice permit to practice professional nursing or be currently licensed as a professional nurse in this Commonwealth. Nursing schools in this Commonwealth are approved to effectuate the following: (1)Safeguard the preparation of nurses and assure safe standards of nursing practice in this Commonwealth. 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 3806. (a)The Board grants the following types of approval to nursing education programs: (1)Initial. The provisions of this 21.142 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (a)The CRNP program must be a definable entity distinguishable from other educational programs and services within the institution. The provisions of this 21.812 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (1)Submit an annual report detailing the progress of the transition to the Board. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (9692). The provisions of this 21.102 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (F)Aggravated indecent assault as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (385122) and (396891). (2)Be subject to a site review by the Boards education advisor after the first class has been awarded degrees and the results of the licensing examination taken by the first class are available. (b)The health program shall include at least the following: (1)Preentrance and periodic health examinations. (B)Statutory sexual assault as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. (3)Electrocardiogram, blood pressure and oximetry equipment are used for both monitoring and emergency resuscitation purposes pursuant to written guidelines which are provided for minimum patient monitoring. 24 Del. Program bulletins shall: (i)Be comprehensive and current since they serve as contracts of agreement between the applicant or student and the program. The provisions of this 21.29b issued under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. Sign up to receive text alerts and be the first to know when this legislation is moving. Supervision and direction of certified and non-certified staff persons required for school operation exclusive of directing health services controlled by the Nurse Practice Act." Supervising staff. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.147 (relating to fees). (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. The provisions of this 21.71 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. Disclaimer: The information on this system is unverified. 9799.58 (relating to assessments) or has to register for life under 42 Pa.C.S. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. Acceptable documentation of hours obtained through 21.334(c) or (e) (relating to sources of continuing education) must be the Board approval letter sent to the applicant. The provisions of this 21.20 added March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. 244(a)(3)). (f)The Board will regulate the practice of professional nursing. A CRNP shall comply with this section, 21.284b (relating to prescribing, administering and dispensing controlled substances) and regulations of the Department of Health in 28 Pa. Code 25.5125.58, 25.6125.63, 25.72, 25.81 and 25.9125.95. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (378843). (d)As a condition of biennial renewal, a CNS shall complete a minimum of 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education, in the 2 years prior to renewal as required under section 8.5(c)(2) of the act (63 P.S. 1916. 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (e)An applicant shall remit the certification fee in 21.805 (relating to fees). A registered nurse seeking to reinstate a lapsed license or reactivate an inactive license shall file an application for reinstatement or reactivation and submit, or cause to be submitted, documentation to demonstrate that the licensee completed 30 hours of continuing education, including at least 2 hours in approved child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with 21.508(b), within the biennial period immediately preceding application. (2)A registered nurse who has not completed a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education shall make up the deficiency within 6 months of receiving notice of the deficiency. The provisions of this 21.158 adopted July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. Each state has its own act, which lays out its rules of professional and ethical conduct that nurses must adhere to. A registered nurse may form a professional corporation with other registered nurses or other health care practitioners who treat human ailments and conditions, and who are licensed to provide health care services in this Commonwealth without receiving a referral or supervision from another health care practitioner. An LDN may request that his license be placed on inactive status. 2061. (iii)The policy of the facility permits an LPN to accept an oral order. Indecent contactThe term as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. 1027; amended April 29, 1983, effective April 30, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 2829. The provisions of this 21.91 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 1916. SB 416. The provisions of this 21.183 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (a)Continuing education activities must address the CRNPs specialty. (c)Reporting procedure. (11)The instruction and evaluation methods. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (a)Licenses for practical nurses expire on June 30 of each biennium in the even-numbered years. (vi)Statements containing a representation or implication that is likely to cause a reasonable person to misunderstand or to be deceived, or fail to contain reasonable warnings or disclaimers necessary to make a representation or implication not deceptive. CDRCommission on Dietetic RegistrationThe credentialing agency for the AND. 212.1(k)). (See 16 CFR Part 1700 (relating to poison prevention packaging)). The provisions of this 21.501 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.154 amended March 11, 1977, effective March 12, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2061; amended December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. Board approval of the nurse administrators credentials shall be obtained prior to the appointment. 6383(b)(2). (3)Knowingly permit another individual to use his license or temporary permit for any purpose or knowingly permit the unlicensed person under the licensed practical nurses jurisdiction or supervision to misrepresent that the individual is a licensed nurse. ANDAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The provisions of this 21.4a adopted September 8, 2000, effective September 9, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 212.1(k) and 222(a)). An applicant for certification shall have completed an accredited, Board-approved masters or postmasters nurse practitioner program or other Board-approved program that awarded an advanced degree or a course of study considered by the Board to be equivalent to that required for certification in this Commonwealth at the time the course was completed. 216(b)(2)) that are approved by ACEND or the ACN. 658). (3)The LPN shall question any order which is perceived as unsafe or contraindicated for the patient or which is not clear and shall raise the issue with the ordering practitioner. (c)A notarized list of nurses employed in the program shall be submitted by January 15 of each year. PA S 397 : Osteopathic Medical Practice Act Amendments - Amends the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, relates to the State Subject: Other Physician Assistant Bills PA S 25 : Professional Nursing Law Amendments - Amends the Professional Nursing Law, provides for title, for definitions, (2)Discriminate, while providing nursing services, on the basis of age, marital status, sex, sexual preference, race, religion, diagnosis, socioeconomic status or disability. 211225); and sections 3 and 16 of the Medical Practice Act of 1974 (63 P.S. (7)The Board will not grant an extension to an individual who fails to meet the requirements of paragraphs (2)(6). This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.7 (relating to temporary practice permits); 49 Pa. Code 21.29 (relating to expiration and renewal of license); 49 Pa. Code 21.30a (relating to continued competency); 49 Pa. Code 21.134 (relating to continuing education sources); and 49 Pa. Code 21.605 (relating to biennial renewal). (c)If a program is discontinued, it is the responsibility of the controlling institution to provide for the completion of the program for students currently enrolled, either by placing the students in an approved program or continuing the enrolled classes until completion. An applicant for initial certification by endorsement shall have completed 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). (iii)Examining or touching genitals without the use of gloves when performing an otherwise appropriate examination. 212.1(k)); and section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. Additional applicant qualifications are contained in section 5 of the act (63 P.S. A registered nurse shall comply with a request for submission of documents verifying the registered nurses completion of continuing education.