(ii)Types of vascular access delivery devices. (G)Indecent assault as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. The provisions of this 21.73 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. A college or university desiring to establish a program of nursing is required to: (1)Submit a proposal to the Board, at least 12 months prior to the first intended admission of students, which includes the following: (i)Sufficient statistical data to support the need for a CRNP program within the community and to assure availability of an adequate number of interested candidates. 216.1 and 218.1). The Board will base educational equivalency upon an evaluation administered by a Board-approved foreign credentials evaluator. 160; amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (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. The provisions of this 21.111 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.231 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 1021110224) and other statutes which may mandate reporting of this information. For a nurse practitioner whose certification is from a state that does not designate a specialty, the specialty designation shall be demonstrated by the nurse practitioners educational program. 6383(b)(2). (b)The philosophy, purposes and objectives of the school shall be developed by the faculty and reviewed at stated intervals. 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. The provisions of this 21.33b adopted April 24, 2009, effective April 25, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1.1.1.2 Represent the Board at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Delegate Assembly as a voting delegate, certain professional and/or community functions, and regional or national meetings, or shall designate a member or the Executive Director to represent the Board; Two years will be the maximum time allowed for the correction of the deficiencies that resulted in the program being placed on provisional approval status. (5)Mandatory training in child abuse recognition and reporting. (8)Performance of cardioversion in the presence or absence of a physician. (1)An LPN shall communicate with a licensed professional nurse and the patients health care team members to seek guidance when: (i)The patients care needs exceed the licensed practical nursing scope of practice. (b)The Board will notify a program, in writing, that the program will be placed on provisional approval status. The provisions of this 21.201 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (ii)The training was approved by the Department of Education in consultation with the Department of Human Services. (2)Identify the specialty in which the CRNP is certified. The provisions of this 21.271 amended under section 2.1(k) of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.704 (relating to matters related to allegations of impropriety or violation). (a)The Board adopts the American Hospital Formulary Service Pharmacologic-Therapeutic Classification to identify drugs which the CRNP may prescribe and dispense subject to the parameters identified in this section. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (396909). (a)The Board will approve educational programs as set forth in section 6.2(c) of the act (63 P.S. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (351271) to (351272). 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) as a condition of certification. Every applicant for examination as a licensed practical nurse shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is 18 years of age or older, is of good moral character, has completed at least 12 years of education with diploma in public, parochial or private school, or its equivalent as evaluated by the Department of Education; and has satisfactorily completed a course in practical nursing prescribed and approved by the Board in a school, hospital or other institution of not less than 1,500 hours and within a period of not less than 12 months. The Board may grant a temporary practice permit to a graduate registered nurse as follows: (1)A graduate registered nurse who wishes to practice professional nursing shall submit an application for a temporary practice permit for a graduate registered nurse on a form provided by the Board and remit the fee specified in 21.5 (relating to fees). 5634; amended June 16, 2000, effective June 17, 2000, 30 Pa.B. An Agency Data form, provided by the Board, shall be submitted for each new field agency used for the first time. (3)Verify that the registered nurse has complied with the continuing education requirements mandated by section 12.1 of the act (63 P.S. 1984); reversed in part 499 A.2d 289 (Pa. 1995); on remand 505 A.2d 359 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2829. 221.2(a) and (b)), section 17.5(a) and (b) of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.121 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. CSPG No. (c)Physical and biological sciences shall include content from the areas of anatomy and physiology, chemistry, microbiology, physics and nutrition, which may be integrated, combined or presented as separate courses; the scientific facts and principles drawn from these areas serve as a basis for planning and implementing nursing care. 7822. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (a)A nursing education program shall be developed under the leadership of a registered nurse as follows: (1)A nursing education program may be developed under the authority of a regionally accredited university or college and will be known as a degree-granting nursing education program. The provisions of this 21.150 added under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103882). (v)A copy of the agreement or contract between the cooperating agency and the affiliating school. The provisions of this 21.143 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. 224(a)(3)). Obtaining a RN license by examination for Pennsylvania graduates means that the applicant completed a Board approved RN nursing program, passed the NCLEX-RN, and meets the additional requirements for licensure. 63146317. (2)Reevaluations. 6318 (relating to unlawful contact with minor). IV therapyThe administration of fluids, electrolytes, nutrients or medications by the venous route. (c)If a nursing education program is removed from the approved list, the controlling institution shall make provision for permanent retention of student and graduate records in conformity with 21.233 and 21.234 (relating to custody of records; and access and use of records). 6994. (f)An LPN may perform only the IV therapy functions for which the LPN possesses the knowledge, skill and ability to perform in a safe manner, except as limited under 21.145a (relating to prohibited acts), and only under supervision as required under paragraph (1). This section cited in 28 Pa. Code 107.64 (relating to administration of drugs); 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). (See 16 CFR Part 1700 (relating to poison prevention packaging)). (b)A nursing education program shall notify applicants for admission of the programs approval status and, within 30 days of a change of status, shall notify applicants and students by electronic mail or first class mail that the programs approval status has changed. (b)Notice of the renewal period of a license will be sent to each active licensee prior to the expiration date of the licensees license. 2677. The transcription shall include the prescribers name, the date, the time of acceptance of the oral order and the full signature of the LPN accepting the oral order. Applicants shall verify compliance with section 8.7 of the act (63 P.S. (c)Functions and responsibilities of each faculty member shall be defined in writing. (ii)Provision shall be made for adequate storage space to maintain the safety and security of the library materials and holdings. 3121 (relating to rape). 2103. Interpretations are not intended to be legally enforceable against a licensed person by the Board. An LPN may not perform the following IV therapy functions: (1)Initiate administration of blood, blood components and plasma volume expanders. The provisions of this 21.233 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. An IV therapy course must include instruction in the following topics: (i)Definition of IV therapy and indications. 6994. The provisions of this 21.805 amended under section 11.2(a) and (b) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (i)For a registered nurse not involved in providing mental health services, the relationship which shall be deemed to exist for a period of time beginning with the first professional contact or consultation between a registered nurse and a patient and ending with the patients discharge from or discontinuance of services by the nurse or by the nurses employer. The provisions of this 21.141 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. This recognizes the Inspector General as an appropriate authority, and stipulates an appropriate authority may not disclose the identity of a whistleblower without the whistleblowers consent unless disclosure is unavoidable in the investigation of the alleged violation. (b)Criminal penalties. 1439; reserved December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. (d)The controlling agency also has the legal responsibility to make provisions for permanent retention of student and graduate records in conformity with 21.233 (relating to custody of records). 702 (relating to appeals). This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.412 (relating to interpretations regarding venipuncture, intravenous fluids, resuscitation and respirationstatement of policy); 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). Program, activity or serviceAny of the following in which children participate and which is sponsored by a school or a public or private organization: (iv)A community or social outreach program. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.273 (relating to application for certification); 49 Pa. Code 21.283 (relating to authority and qualifications for prescribing, dispensing and ordering drugs); 49 Pa. Code 21.285 (relating to prescriptive authority collaborative agreements); 49 Pa. Code 21.331 (relating to biennial renewal of certification); and 49 Pa. Code 21.336 (relating to continuing education course approval); and 49 Pa. Code 21.605 (relating to biennial renewal). Standards of nursing conduct. 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. (4)National pharmaceutical organizations and their state and local affiliates. (c)Documentation requirements. (4)The Board will not grant an extension to an individual who fails to meet the requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3). The provider shall place the course number on the certificate of attendance and shall provide CRNPs who successfully complete a course with a certificate of attendance. The provisions of this 21.363 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. It is the duty of each CRNP 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 unless an emergency or hardship occurs within the 90-day period. (a)A nursing education program shall employ a sufficient number of qualified faculty, faculty assistants, allied faculty and staff to accomplish the objectives of the curriculum and the systematic evaluation plan. The following shall accompany the letter of intent: (i)A copy of the master curriculum plan of the school indicating the placement of the proposed program. 811; amended June 21, 1991, effective June 22, 1991, 21 Pa.B. (iv)Professional leadership, such as holding an elective office in a dietetics or dietetics-related organization. (e)The following fees related to continuing education are charged by the Board: Approval of each hour of CRNP continuing education activity by sources not listed in 21.334(a) (relating to sources of continuing education) $115, Renewal of approval of CRNP continuing education activity by sources not listed in 21.334(a) $35. (vi)Providing or offering to provide drugs or treatment in exchange for sexual favors. 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (iii)Monitor the patients circulatory system and infusion site. 212.1); amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (a)Disciplinary action. The provisions of this section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.162 (relating to types of approval). 6994. It is codified in Chapter 4723 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). (ii)The scope of the prescriptive authority in the other jurisdiction is equivalent to prescriptive authority in this Commonwealth. (8)Citation of sources, including written permission to use copyrighted material, if applicable. (8)Falsify or knowingly make incorrect entries into the patients record or other related documents. The provisions of this 21.333 issued under sections 2.1(k) and 8.1(c) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (2)The LPN may accept an oral order if the following conditions are met: (i)The practitioner issuing the oral order is authorized by law and by facility policy to issue oral orders for medical and therapeutic measures. (l)Nursing courses shall be organized to use and reinforce relevant learnings from preceding and concurrent nursing courses. Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies often pay less than MDs get for the same service (85 percent for Medicare and 75 to 100 percent for Medicaid, depending on the state). 2829; amended July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. (ii)Effectiveness with which the planned program of the cooperating agency can be utilized as a part of the total educational program of the school. (b)To obtain licensure, an applicant must meet the qualifications set forth in section 6(b)(1)(4) of the act (63 P.S. (a)The faculty shall be employed by and responsible to the educational institution. 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). 663.1 and 667.5); sections 11(b) and 11.2 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.29 (relating to expiration and renewal of license); and 49 Pa. Code 21.134 (relating to continuing education sources). These standards of nursing conduct provide a definite warning to a licensee, in addition to the provisions of the law as interpreted by the State Board of Nursing, of what may constitute unprofessional conduct by setting forth an ascertainable standard against which conduct can be measured. (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. 663.1(b)), may reactivate the license by doing one of the following: (1)Successfully completing the initial licensing examination approved by the Board and submitting the examination fee in 21.147 (relating to fees). The relationship continues, for purposes of 21.704, for 30 days after termination of professional services by either the licensed dietitian-nutritionist or the patient. (b)The Board may approve other sources of continuing education on a case-by-case basis after the provider or registered nurse seeking approval submits the following: (1)Full name and address of the provider. 6196. The provisions of this 21.166 adopted under sections 2.1(k) and 6.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (5)Activities sponsored by regionally-accredited institutions of higher education. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (319603). This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.149 (relating to temporary practice permits); 49 Pa. Code 21.156 (relating to renewal of license); 49 Pa. Code 21.156a (relating to continued competency); and 49 Pa. Code 21.605 (relating to biennial renewal). National certificationCertification by a Board-recognized National certification organization which required passing a nurse practitioner National certifying examination in a specialty. 3891. The provisions of this 21.723b adopted December 16, 2016, effective December 17, 2016, 46 Pa.B. (e)The faculty shall formulate policies that relate to the operation of the school. Board-recognizedThe Board has determined that an entity meets the Boards quality standards to conduct an activity and has named the entity on the Boards web site. (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. (b)A CRNP shall carry out the following minimum standards when prescribing, administering or dispensing controlled substances: (1)Initial evaluation. The provisions of this 21.294 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 1082; amended July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (335539) to (335540) and (363467). 811. 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). 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. (iii)The policy of the facility permits an LPN to accept an oral order. 2673; amended July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 212.1(k)). 6219; amended August 24, 2012, effective August 25, 2012, 42 Pa.B. A registered nurse shall retain documentation of the registered nurses completion of continuing education for at least 5 years. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (34222). Faculty or instructors with less academic preparation may be employed if qualified personnel is not available provided that less qualified faculty and instructors shall function under the direct guidance of a fully qualified faculty member and shall give evidence of continuing their academic preparation. (b)The program of study shall reflect sound principles of general education and practical nursing education. (a)A record system essential to the operation of the program shall be maintained. (2)Use of lidocaine as an analgesic prior to venipuncture. (6)Administer fibrinolytic or thrombolytic agents to declot any IV access device. 2063; reserved December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. (c)Appropriate cumulative student health records shall be maintained throughout the enrollment of the student. (4)Safeguard the patients dignity, the right to privacy and the confidentiality of patient information. (i)The plan of instruction shall enable students to develop understanding of the functions of the LPN within different patterns of nursing service. (3)A statement of the educational preparation and nursing experience of faculty members employed, which conforms to 21.367(b) (relating to faculty requirements for CRNP programs). For a program in transition, the submission shall be made at least 3 months prior to the intended admission date of students. The Board may certify an applicant who has a current, unrestricted license to practice professional nursing in this Commonwealth. (4)A policy addressing student absences due to illness which gives the student the opportunity to attain the learning objectives not achieved due to absences. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.33 (relating to types of approval). 667.6); and 11.2(a) and (d) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. (7)Knowingly abandon a patient in need of nursing care. 811. 7822. (iv)Touching breasts, genitals, or any other body part for any purpose other than appropriate examination or treatment, or using prolonged or improper examination techniques, or after the patient has refused or withdrawn consent. The provisions of this 21.34 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. Innovation & Ongoing Development Fund Requests. (3)Library holdings shall include sufficient reference titles, periodicals and other educational materials, as well as supplementary aids to achieve the objectives of the program. 2677. 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (b)If a nursing education program is removed from the approved list, the controlling institution shall provide for the completion of the program for students currently enrolled by placing the students in an approved program. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (335546) and (319599). 2061. (d)Reinstatement of lapsed license or reactivation of inactive license. The provisions of this 21.401 adopted February 20, 1987, effective February 21, 1987, 17 Pa.B. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit. The provisions of this Subchapter G issued under sections 2.1(k) and 11(c) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 2063; reserved December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 3726; amended December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B.