Nineteen chapters within the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) fill out the ORC with additional rules regarding nursing practice. A program shall provide additional notice to applicants and students at the direction of the Board. (2)Provisions for the programs curriculum evaluation process, completed by faculty, students and graduates of the program. Board-designated specialtyOne of six patient populations, including neonatal, pediatrics, family/across the lifespan, adult/gerontology, womens health/gender-related and psychiatric/mental health. 6383(b)(2). License requirements; use of abbreviations. 5-14. The provisions of this Subchapter A adopted May 22, 1951, unless otherwise noted. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (335539) to (335540) and (363467). 1984); reversed in part 499 A.2d 289 (Pa. 1995); on remand 505 A.2d 359 (Pa. Cmwlth. The provisions of this 21.28 amended under 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. There shall be written objectives and policies for the health program. 3796; amended October 16, 2015, effective October 17, 2015, 45 Pa.B. Student employment shall be on a voluntary basis and not a requirement of the institution. 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. (c)The curriculum shall be planned in a sequence so that each course utilizes and strengthens the preceding and concurrent courses. At its discretion, the Board will require progress reports or other information deemed necessary for the evaluation of a program on provisional approval status. (9)Access or program an implanted IV infusion pump. 1804 Words. 4730. 186); and section 1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.29a adopted October 16, 2015, effective October 17, 2015, 45 Pa.B. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced forprofit or sold for profit. (3)Maintenance of IV therapy by an LPN shall include ongoing observation and focused assessment of the patient, monitoring the IV site and maintaining the equipment. The provisions of this 21.812 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. Adequate provision shall be made for the students referral to or consultation with skilled counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists or religious advisors when profes-sional and personal assistance is needed for individual student problems. (h)The director or coordinator and nursing faculty of the program shall be afforded the time and opportunity to engage in leadership activities within their profession as are commensurate with their educational responsibilities. (c)The registered nurse may not engage in areas of highly specialized practice without adequate knowledge of and skills in the practice areas involved. 1641; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (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. 211225.5), unless otherwise noted. (o)Preparation insuring professional nursing competencies shall be provided through selected and supervised learning experiences. It establishes a registry to ensure adequate availability of different medical cannabis strains and concentrations. 216.2(c)(1)). (c)Appropriate cumulative student health records shall be maintained throughout the enrollment of the student. Division 47 - Standards for Community-Based Care RN Delegation Division 48 - Standards for Provision of Nursing Care by a Designated Caregiver Division 49 - Standards for Licensed Nurse Protocol Development and Utilization, Communicating a Prescriber's Re-Authorization of a Prescription and RN Dispensing (b)Each school year shall be divided into specific time periods. A CNS who places the CNSs certification on inactive status is not required to meet the continuing education requirements in section 8.5(c)(2) of the act (63 P.S. 221.2(a) and (d)); and section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 2061. 2976; amended June 16, 2000, effective June 17, 2000, 30 Pa.B. (ii)Encouraging the patient to masturbate in the presence of the dietitian-nutritionist or masturbating while a patient is present. 2829; amended July 11, 2008, effective July 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. (G)Leaving a child unsupervised with an individual, other than the childs parent, who the actor knows or reasonably should have known: (I)is required to register as a Tier II or Tier III sexual offender under 42 Pa.C.S. Faculty assistants shall have a baccalaureate degree in nursing and shall give evidence of a plan for obtaining a graduate degree in nursing. Experiences shall be provided which include preventive aspects of nursing care during acute and chronic illness and rehabilitative care. The provisions of this 21.29b issued under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 6658; amended June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. (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. (iii)Clearly defined policies relating to admission, promotion, retention, transfer, advanced placement and dismissal. 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. The provisions of this 21.41 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (i)Dietitian-nutritionists may use the title Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist or abbreviation LDN only when they hold a current license issued by the Board. (1)The Board will give a nursing education program notice of its intent to remove the program from the approved list. 658 and 667.6). The provisions of this 21.723 amended October 16, 2015, effective October 17, 2015, 45 Pa.B. The provisions of this 21.508 added under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Please direct comments or questions to. (iii)Shall include clearly defined policies relating to admission, promotion, retention, transfer, advanced placement and dismissal. Professional relationship. 279.1(a)(3) and (7)). (3)Alternative education. 2667. (d)An applicant who holds certification who is applying for certification in another specialty shall submit documentation of the following: (1)Official transcript from the applicants nurse practitioner program and any additional educational programs, including degree awarded, demonstrating a concentration in the specialty in which the applicant is seeking certification. 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. A clinical agency is one in which clinical experience can be obtained. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.411 (relating to interpretations regarding the general functions of registered nursesstatement of policy); 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). (a)Collection of venous blood samples fall within the scope of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practice under 21.145(a) (relating to functions of the LPN). PSNA is part of this task force. The provisions of this 21.143 amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (4)Interactive information systems (computer/technical support) sufficient to develop, manage and evaluate the program. 3806. The provisions of this 21.222 amended March 25, 1977, effective March 26, 1977, 7 Pa.B. (c)A registered nurse who fails to comply with an obligation or prohibition under this section is subject to disciplinary and corrective measures under section 14 of the act (63 P.S. (i)The Board may grant initial certification in a Board-designated specialty or other pertinent specialty to an applicant who demonstrates current National certification by examination. (5)In the following cases, an LPN may provide IV therapy only when the LPNs supervisor is physically present in the immediate vicinity of the LPN and immediately available to intervene in the care of the patient: (i)When a patients condition is critical, fluctuating, unstable or unpredictable. If supervision is provided by electronic communication, the LPN shall have access to assistance readily available. (4)School bulletins, including the following: (i)Comprehensive and current information. (d)The objective of the nursing program shall be consistent with the purposes of the educational unit. (f)There shall be a planned and active faculty development program designed to meet the needs of the faculty. (E)Interfering with the breathing of a child. 3891. 2677. (2)Administers the act by providing rules and regulations for the practice of dietetics-nutrition. (2)An approved program which deems a new or different certification specialty title for graduates of that program requires approval as a new CRNP education program. (a)Licensed dietitian-nutritionists shall: (1)Conduct themselves with honesty, integrity and fairness. 5521; amended June 12, 1992, effective immediately and applies to biennial renewals commencing May 1, 1992, 22 Pa.B. Whistleblower protection is extended to an employee who makes a good faith report or is about to report waste stemming from a public body or other employer. 212.1(k)). (4)Successful completion of one of the examinations specified in 21.722 (relating to education and examination of applicants). This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.253 (relating to fees); 49 Pa. Code 21.285 (relating to prescriptive authority collaborative agreements); 49 Pa. Code 21.332a (relating to inactive status and reactivation); and 49 Pa. Code 21.369 (relating to general curriculum requirements). (5)Mandatory training in child abuse recognition and reporting. (b)Policies and rules of procedure governing the faculty organization shall be in written form and periodically reviewed by the faculty. (d)The planned CRNP educational program proposal must include: (1)A statement of the organization and administrative policies of the college or university. 1021110224) and other statutes which may mandate reporting of this information. The use of monitoring, defibrillating or resuscitating equipment, or a combination of the three, hereinafter called therapy, is a proper function of a registered nurse and is a function regulated by this section; the function may not be performed unless all of the following provisions are met: (1)The employer, through written policy, has agreed that the registered nurse may administer the therapy. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (396901) and (385205). (b)The curriculum must be organized and developed to include the knowledge, attitudes, skills and abilities necessary for practice as a CRNP and in accordance with this chapter as related to CRNP practice. The provisions of this 21.26 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (iv)Demonstrate that curriculum changes have been evaluated by the CRNP program faculty and are consistent with core competencies in the CRNP specialties. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.363 (relating to approval process); and 49 Pa. Code 21.365 (relating to establishment). In viewing the clinical resources, the study shall speak to other nursing programs that share the teaching facilities identified in the study. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (30261) to (30262). (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. (2)An adequate physical facility and appropriate instructional materials to carry out the continuing education course. Scope of practice refers to the professional activities that each state authorizes nurses or other clinical staff to perform. AUTHORITY: Implementing the Nurse Practice Act [225 ILCS 65] and authorized by Section 2105-15(7) of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois [20 ILCS 2105]. An applicant for licensure by examination shall comply with the requirements of 21.151 (relating to application for examination), pass the examination and complete at least 3 hours of training in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with 21.508(a) (relating to child abuse recognition and reportingmandatory training requirement). 2115; amended September 8, 2000, effective September 9, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 216(b)(2)) that are approved by ACEND or the ACN. 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. (3)Addition of medications to peritoneal dialysate in the care of those patients with chronic renal disease. (c)Reporting procedure. 421.3 and 421.16) (Repealed), unless otherwise noted. (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. (3)Initiate referrals to and consultations with other licensed professional health care providers, and consult with other licensed professional health care providers at their request. (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. 6994. (2)A nursing education program may be developed under the authority of a hospital approved by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals and will be known as a diploma nursing education program. (4)Administer medications or fluids via arterial lines. (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. 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). 1027; amended April 29, 1983, effective April 30, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 2115; amended September 8, 2000, effective September 9, 2000, 30 Pa.B. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.508 (relating to child abuse recognition and reportingmandatory training requirement). This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.803 (relating to applicability of rules relating to professional nurses). (e)A CRNP may not delegate prescriptive authority. (a)A graduate registered nurse may only practice professional nursing under supervision and if the graduate registered nurse holds a current temporary practice permit.