6383(b)(2). (e)The faculty shall formulate policies which relate to the operation of the program. (3)Use of lidocaine or xylocaine for analgesia prior to use of a vascular access device of an implantable infusion pump. The provisions of this 21.23 issued under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. Faculty members shall maintain a record of participation in continuing education, professional self-development and other activities that promote the maintenance of expertise in their respective areas of teaching. The LPN participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place. 2667. 222) and this subchapter. 9799.58 (relating to assessments) or has to register for life under 42 Pa.C.S. Nurses most frequently delegate tasks to LPN's (Licensed . Chapter 63 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), the Older Adults Protective Services Act (35 P.S. (5)Monitoring and administering medications by epidural catheter or other pain relief devices to be used as analgesia for pain control. 521; amended September 16, 1983, effective September 17, 1983, 13 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. 279.1(a)(3) and (7)). Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (319599) to (319601). In other practice settings, before commencing treatment that involves prescribing, administering or dispensing a controlled substance, an initial medical history shall be taken and an initial physical examination shall be conducted unless emergency circumstances justify otherwise. (5)Endotrachael intubation and extubation. 3796; amended October 16, 2015, effective October 17, 2015, 45 Pa.B. No. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (30246). The provisions of this 21.152 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. (2)Pay the biennial renewal of license fee in 21.147(b) (relating to fees). 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. The provisions of this 21.133 issued under sections 2.1(k) and 12.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. 6319, has been convicted of a prior offense under 23 Pa.C.S. (J)Prostitution as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (9713). (d)An applicant who holds certification from the Board who is applying for an additional certification under 21.812(b) shall submit, in addition to the documentation required under subsections (a) and (b), documentation of the following: (1)Official transcript from the applicants CNS program and any additional educational programs, including degree awarded, demonstrating a concentration in the specialty in which the applicant is seeking certification. (I)Incest as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. (d)CRNPs may obtain credit for correspondence courses, taped study courses and other independent study courses if the course is Board approved. Please direct comments or questions to. 4730. If an exemption is denied, the Board will e-mail the applicant or licensee a discrepancy notice notifying them of the need to either complete an approved course or, if warranted, to submit additional documentation in support of their request for an exemption. (iii)The amount of training received equals or exceeds the amount of training or continuing education required under subsection (a) or (b), as applicable. (6)The request for temporary practice permit extension shall be submitted to the Board no less than 60 days prior to the expiration date of the temporary practice permit. (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. (iii)Clearly defined policies relating to admission, promotion, retention, transfer, advanced placement and dismissal. The certificate issued by the course provider must be acceptable documentation. (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. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code 21.4a (relating to procedural matters); 49 Pa. Code 21.288 (relating to CRNP standards of conduct); 49 Pa. Code 21.369 (relating to general curriculum requirements); 49 Pa. Code 21.803 (relating to applicability of rules relating to professional nurses); and 49 Pa. Code 21.821 (relating to CNS standards of conduct). 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. The Board may consider sexual relationships between the nurse and the patient occurring prior to the professional relationship. Popular name: Act 368 333.17211 Practice of nursing or as licensed practical nurse; license or authorization required; use of words, titles, or letters. (c)Appropriate cumulative student health records shall be maintained throughout the enrollment of the student. 2061. (4)Submit 18 copies of the tentative planned education program to the Board. (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. Additional emergency resuscitation equipment is immediately available. Policies shall be in existence for the replacement of equipment, furnishings and supplies. (9)Anticipated credentials or experience of the presenter, or biography of presenter, if known. (D)An individual 14 years of age or older who is a person responsible for the childs welfare or who has direct contact with children as an employee of child-care services, a school or through a program, activity or service. BoardThe State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth. (a)The Board will assign registered nurses to one of the following license expiration dates: (1)April 30 in the even-numbered years. (3)Instructors who have suitable qualifications as detailed in 21.336(d) (relating to continuing education course approval). The provisions of this 21.103 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. (6)When a physician writes a prescription order for a patient for a specific medication with a range of dosage, the registered nurse shall use professional judgment to determine the amount of medication within the range to be given to the patient. (3)Documentation that the diploma program has maintained full approval status under 21.33 (relating to types of approval) for at least 3 years prior to the intended date for admission of students. The provisions of this 21.62 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 2677. Appropriate counseling shall be given to the patient regarding the condition diagnosed and the controlled substance prescribed, administered or dispensed. 2063; amended December 11, 2009, effective December 12, 2009, 39 Pa.B. Peripheral midline catheterA peripherally inserted catheter, the tip of which terminates no further than the axilla and is between 3 inches and 8 inches (7.5 cm and 20 cm) in length. (g)A period of 2 years will be the maximum time period allowed for the correction of deficiencies that returns the program to compliance with the Boards regulations. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (9699) to (9700). The provisions of this 21.116 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 3281; amended December 19, 2003, effective December 20, 2003, 33 Pa.B. The provisions of this Subchapter A issued under The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. Following task completion, Mark is responsible for evaluating the outcome of the task with the patient. 2677; amended April 29, 1983, effective April 30, 1983, 13 Pa.B. (7)The Boards written decision will be a final decision of a governmental agency subject to review under 2 Pa.C.S. (f)An applicant shall verify compliance with section 8.5(e) of the act (63 P.S. 3345; reserved December 25, 1987, effective December 26, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 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). (iii)Library holdings shall include sufficient reference titles, periodicals and other educational materials to achieve the objectives of the curriculum. However, any food mixed with medical cannabis may not be sold. 6994. The nurse in charge of the practical nursing program shall be a member of this committee. The results of this examination and evaluation must be set forth in the patients medical record together with the diagnosis of the condition for which the controlled substance is being prescribed. (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. 1916. The provisions of this 21.17 adopted October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 2061; amended November 15, 1991, effective November 16, 1991, 21 Pa.B. Serious mental injuryA psychological condition, as diagnosed by a physician or licensed psychologist, including the refusal of appropriate treatment, that does one or more of the following: (i)Renders a child chronically and severely anxious, agitated, depressed, socially withdrawn, psychotic or in reasonable fear that the childs life or safety is threatened. The following documents shall be retained and submitted upon request: (1)For attendance at continuing education programs or courses, the registered nurse shall retain the certificate of attendance provided by the program or course provider. (ii)Include clearly defined refund policies governing all fees and tuition paid by the students. Advanced placement proposals developed may then be submitted for review and approval by the Board. The provisions of this 21.158 issued under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. Under 1 Pa. Code 31.1 (relating to scope of part) 1 Pa. Code Part II (relating to general rules of administrative practice and procedure) is applicable to the activities of the proceedings before the Board. (b)Approval of the cooperating agency shall be secured prior to the placement of students within the agency. Application shall be made prior to the service or within 90 days of the publication to assure that the Board will approve the service or publication and to allow the Board to determine the number of contact hours that will be granted. (a)Admission standards shall conform with the following: (1)Policies and procedures related to the selection and admission of students are the responsibility of the individual program. (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 administration of anesthesia is a proper function of a registered nurse and is a function regulated by this section; this function may not be performed unless: (1)The registered nurse has successfully completed the educational program of a school for nurse anesthetists accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Education Programs of Nurse Anesthesia of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. 212.1(k)); and section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. 1916. In accordance with 23 Pa.C.S. (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. The provisions of this 21.162 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. If an exemption is granted, the Board will issue or renew the license/certificate, as applicable. The provisions of this 21.232 issued under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. (9)A description of the clinical facilities. Advanced practice registered nurses are regulated solely by the Texas Board of Nursing.