(6)Approval by the Board shall be obtained before the educational unit in nursing may utilize a new field agency for learning experiences. (c)Educational programs that prepare nurses to practice as CNSs created after March 20, 2008, shall submit evidence that the program meets the criteria in section 6.2(c)(1) of the act to the Board for inclusion on the list of approved programs. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit. An applicant for initial certification 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). The provisions of this 21.362 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.162a adopted under sections 2.1(k) and 6.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. Licensing A.R.S. This includes, but is not limited to, arrhythmia detection, airway management and pharmacologic action of drugs administered. The Board will grant, deny or grant in part the request for waiver. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.7 (relating to temporary practice permits); 49 Pa. Code 21.118 (relating to post-basic nursing programs); and 49 Pa. Code 21.134 (relating to continuing education sources). (vi)A list of affiliating schools utilizing the cooperating agency. (b)Evidence of specific instances, opinion evidence or reputation evidence of a patients past sexual conduct is not admissible in proceedings brought under 21.18(b)(9) (relating to standards of nursing conduct). The Board will not issue a license or certificate unless the Bureau has received an electronic report from an approved course provider documenting the attendance/participation by the applicant or the applicant has obtained an exemption under subsection (c). 6196. (5)Mandatory training in child abuse recognition and reporting. In situations or health care delivery facilities where these services are not mandatory, the nurse anesthetists performance shall be under the overall direction of the surgeon or dentist responsible for the patients care. The label shall also bear the name and address of the CRNP, the date dispensed, the name of the patient and the directions for use of the drug by the patient. The provisions of this 21.23 issued under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. (c)A notarized list of nurses employed in the program shall be submitted by January 15 of each year. (a)When a program closes, the controlling agency shall be responsible for the safekeeping of the records of its students; and official copies shall be made available upon request. The Board approves educational programs that meet the requirements of section 6(b)(2) of the act (63 P.S. Challenges with understaffing existed before the pandemic due to cost-cutting measures, disease complexity, and an aging population. The provisions of this 21.151 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (a)A licensee may not engage in conduct constituting a sexual violation or sexual impropriety. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. 212.1); reserved under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (6)Provide professional services with objectivity and with respect for the unique needs and values of individuals. (b)If the controlling institution also closes, advice should be obtained from the Board concerning the permanent safekeeping and availability of the records of the school of nursing. (14)Other information requested in writing by the Board. (3)Faculty to provide adequate supervision and evaluation. The provisions of this 21.25 issued under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. (c)The Board shall be informed in writing concerning the permanent placement of these records. The provisions of this 21.721 amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. Previously, Pennsylvania was one of only two states that did not recognize CRNAs in its Professional Nursing Law. The provisions of this 21.33a adopted under sections 2.1(k) and 6.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (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. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (267600) to (267601) and (214445). (2)Administers the act by providing rules and regulations relating to the issuance and renewal of CNS certification. 1986). Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (385245). 2829. The answer to most questions is it depends. (b)Relationships with central administrative officers, interrelationships among other disciplines and services of the institution and representation on institutional councils and committees for faculty of the educational unit in nursing shall be consistent with the interaction and responsibilities accorded to other faculty members of the institution. (b)Submissions must include all of the following: (1)Contact information (mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number) for the agency/course administrator. The Board may extend the temporary practice permit in cases of illness or extreme hardship, as set forth in paragraph (5). 658). 6212, unless otherwise noted. (ii)The child abuse constitutes a felony of the first degree or higher. The provisions of this 21.5 issued under section 11.2(a) and (d) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. A person may teach as a faculty assistant in a nursing education program in this Commonwealth for a maximum cumulative period of 5 years. (b)The authority and the administrative responsibility for the program shall be delegated by the governing body of the controlling agency to the registered professional nurse in charge of the program. (2)An LPN shall obtain instruction and supervision if implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or procedures. 7822. (a)An LDN 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 21.723 (relating to license renewal), whichever is sooner. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (209967). Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (9691) to (9692). 2061; amended April 24, 2009, effective April 25, 2009, 39 Pa.B. (2)Sufficient number and size of accessible classrooms, conference rooms and laboratories to meet the needs of the program, as follows: (i)Such facilities shall be attractive, with effective lighting, adequate heating and ventilation. The provisions of this 21.603 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (c)The CRNP program must provide appropriate clinical resources and experience for students, including: (1)Space for facultys and students needs. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (385175) to (385176). (3)Use of lidocaine or xylocaine for analgesia prior to use of a vascular access device of an implantable infusion pump. 222.1(k)); and 23 Pa.C.S. (c)The curriculum shall be based on broad areas of learning but shall be limited in depth. 2667. 1916. It is imperative that RNs work as full partners with physicians and other health professionals to realize the goals of healthcare reform. (b)The philosophy, purposes and objectives of the CRNP program shall be developed and clearly stated by the faculty and be reviewed and revised at stated time intervals by this group. (2)Submit 18 copies of the feasibility study to the Board for approval. 663.1 and 667.5); section 22.1 of the Podiatry Practice Act (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.364 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. (v)Encouraging a patient to masturbate in the presence of the nurse or masturbating while a patient is present. The provisions of this 21.332a issued under sections 2.1(k) and 8.1(c) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 186); and section 1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (5)Solicit, borrow or misappropriate money, materials or property from a patient or the patients family. (4)Faculty employed to teach dietetics-nutrition shall be currently licensed to practice dietetics-nutrition in this Commonwealth. The provisions of this 21.20 added March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. Step-by-step explanation. Keystone State. 3726; amended December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. Records shall be maintained in locked files which assure their safe keeping. 780-101780-144) and 28 Pa. Code Chapter 25 (relating to controlled substances, drugs, devices, and cosmetics). 216.1 and 218.1). The provisions of 49 Pa. Code 21.17 (relating to anesthesia) are wilfully violated even though a physician is present at the time the anesthetic is administered if the nurse administers the anesthetic without the physicians direction or awareness. Please direct comments or questions to. This section cited in 49 Pa.B. (c)Functions and responsibilities of each faculty member shall be defined in writing. The provisions of this 21.812 amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.147 (relating to fees); 49 Pa. Code 21.155 (relating to licensure by endorsement); and 49 Pa. Code 21.602 (relating to volunteer license). 1916. 2829. (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. (a)Prior to renewal. (2)Use of lidocaine as an analgesic prior to venipuncture. If requesting an extension due to illness, the applicant shall provide certification of the illness from the applicants treating physician. (11)Administer fluids or medications via an epidural, intrathecal, intraosseous or umbilical route, or via a ventricular reservoir. (8)Falsify or knowingly make incorrect entries into the patients record or other related documents. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (335539) to (335540) and (363467). (c)If the Board places a nursing education program on provisional approval status, the Board will notify the program, in writing, of the deficiencies and the amount of time that will be allowed for correction of the deficiencies that resulted in the programs placement on provisional approval status. (3)The agreement between the school of nursing and the cooperating agency shall be developed jointly, recorded in writing, reviewed periodically by both parties, revised as occasion requires and consistently adhered to by those responsible for implementing the provisions. (ii)Encouraging the patient to masturbate in the presence of the dietitian-nutritionist or masturbating while a patient is present. 186). (d)The objectives of the nursing program shall be consistent with the purposes of the educational unit. The provisions of this 21.271 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. (b)CRNPs may obtain hours for continuing education activities offered by providers not indicated in subsection (a)(1)(6) if the provider receives approval of the activity under 21.336 (relating to continuing education course approval) prior to its implementation. 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. The provisions of this Subchapter F issued under section 5 of the Volunteer Health Services Act (35 P.S. 6994. (b)The Board will identify the specialty in which a CRNP is certified on the certification issued to the CRNP. 1027; amended April 29, 1983, effective April 30, 1983, 13 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.191 amended March 25, 1977, effective March 26, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 6994. The provisions of this 21.375 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.149 issued under sections 3.1 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. Documentation of completion of continuing education requirements must be maintained for 5 years. 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (IV)has been determined to be a sexually violent predator under 42 Pa.C.S. (a)The qualifications of the nurse director or nurse coordinator shall be as follows: (1)Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (385216) to (385217). Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (351278). A CRNP shall undertake a specific practice or procedure only if the CRNP has the necessary knowledge, preparation, experience and competency to properly execute the practice or procedure and the practice is within the scope of the CRNPs specialty and consistent with the CRNPs collaborative agreement. In order to return to active status, the licensee shall submit proof of completion of a minimum of 30 hours of approved CPE in the biennial period preceding the request for reactivation and pay applicable fees. If a licensee holds more than one license or certificate issued by the Board, or holds a license issued by another licensing board within the Bureau that requires mandatory training in child abuse recognition and reporting, credit for completion of an approved course will be applied to both credentials. (2)October 31 in the even-numbered years. 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. (iii)Provide a detailed, written explanation of the reason the extension is requested. 212.1(k) and 222(a)). The 30 day period for holding a hearing may be waived by consent of the parties. We also have a Scenario that we are to say with proof from our PA nurse practice act if a nursing assistant can remove a PIV if they have been educated on it. 1916. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (396909). (16)Documenting the fact that a patient has died. 7822. The provisions of this 21.282 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2115; amended September 8, 2000, effective September 9, 2000, 30 Pa.B. The provisions of this Subchapter G adopted May 19, 2006, effective May 20, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 224.1). 212.1(k)). This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.149 (relating to temporary practice permits). Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (351271). An advanced practice registered nurse shall hold a doctorate, a post-nursing master's certificate, or a minimum of a master's degree that includes advanced education composed of didactic and supervised clinical practice in a specific area of advanced practice registered nursing. 6383(b)(2). 216.1 and 218.1). 2063; reserved December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 658); reserved under section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (F)Aggravated indecent assault as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. 216.1 and 218.1). 1984); reversed in part 499 A.2d 289 (Pa. 1995); on remand 505 A.2d 359 (Pa. Cmwlth. 5943; amended December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (1)Undertake a specific practice only if the licensed practical nurse has the necessary knowledge, preparation, experience and competency to properly execute the practice. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (378862) and (346621) to (346622). (D)Actual or simulated sexual activity for the purpose of producing visual depiction, including photographing, videotaping, computer depicting or filming. (5)The nursing education program and the Commonwealth will be provided an opportunity to file post-hearing briefs. (11)Electrolytic, caloric and water balance. 3123 (relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse). (a)The certification of a CNS will expire at the same time as the CNSs professional nursing license as provided in 21.29 (relating to expiration and renewal of license). (b)If the college or university also closes, advice should be obtained from the Board concerning the permanent safekeeping and availability of the records of the school of nursing. 2061; amended September 8, 2000, effective September 9, 2000, 30 Pa.B. (5)Emergency prescriptions. (a)Requirement of continuing education. 223; amended January 20, 1978, effective January 21, 1978, 8 Pa.B. The certification of nursing education shall be submitted to the Board in English directly from the appropriate educational authorities. (b)The philosophy and objectives shall provide the basis for the development, the conduct and the evaluation of the total program. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (385242) to (385244). The Board may grant initial approval to a new nursing education program, with evidence that the standards of this subchapter are being met, for a period of time necessary to evaluate the results of the licensing examination by the first cohort of graduates. The provisions of this 21.223 adopted July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 2677; amended February 25, 1977, effective February 26, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 186); and section 1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 1916. Laws, c. 26, 1 ; 1920. 666). (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. (c)In addition to the documentation in subsections (a) and (b), an applicant for certification by endorsement shall include documentation satisfactory to the Board that the applicant meets the educational qualifications in 21.812(a) (relating to qualifications for certification by endorsement; additional certification) and the following: (1)Verification of unrestricted licensure, certification or authority to practice as a professional nurse and CNS issued by the proper licensing authority of another state, territory or possession of the United States or a foreign country. When prescribing or dispensing a drug, the CRNP shall document in the patients medical record the name, amount and dosage of the drug, instructions for taking the drug, the number of refills, the date and the CRNPs name. The provisions of this 21.272 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. (c)As a condition of biennial renewal, a CNS shall hold a valid, unexpired and unrestricted professional nursing license. The provisions of this 21.285 issued under section 15(b) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. (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. (b)The licensed dietitian-nutritionist may not: (2)Discriminate, while providing dietitian-nutritionist services, on the basis of age, marital status, gender, sexual preferences, race, ethnicity, religion, diagnosis, socioeconomic status or disability. An applicant for licensure by examination shall comply with the requirements of 21.23 (relating to application for examination), pass the examination and 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).