HB 86
An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for State Board of Nursing.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Professional Nursing Law to update the composition of the State Board of Nursing. Specifically, it changes the number of terms board members can serve and clarifies the qualifications for members appointed to represent the public at large. The bill also specifies that the board must include registered nurses with Masters' degrees in nursing, licensed practical nurses, and a licensed dietitian-nutritionist.
Key provisions
- Increases the term of board members from six years to four years.
- Limits board members to no more than two consecutive terms.
- Specifies that members representing the public at large cannot have a financial interest in dietitian-nutritionist services.
- Requires six board members to have Masters' degrees in nursing.
- Requires the board to include a licensed dietitian-nutritionist.
- Requires three board members to be registered nurses with Masters' degrees.
- Includes licensed practical nurses on the board.
- Clarifies the qualifications for the dietitian-nutritionist member.
Who is affected
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical Nurses
- Dietitian-Nutritionists
- The State Board of Nursing
- The Governor's Office
Notable changes
- Changes the term length of board members from six years to four years.
- Limits the number of consecutive terms a board member can serve to two.
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