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**NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN** · Jan 5, 2004

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hb1720 rn delegation

year: 2003

bill summary:

amending the act of may 22, 1951 (p.l.317, no.69), entitled, as amended, "an act relating to the practice of professional nursing; providing for the licensing of nurses and for the revocation and suspension of such licenses, subject to appeal, and for their reinstatement; providing for the renewal of such licenses;

regulating nursing in general; prescribing penalties and repealing certain laws," providing for delegation of functions necessary for the support of nursing services.

http://www.legis.state.pa.us/2003%5f0/hb1720p2238.htm

hb1723 lpn delegation

year: 2003

bill summary:

amending the act of march 2, 1956 (1955 p.l.1211, no.376), entitled "an act providing for and regulating the licensing and practice of practical nursing; imposing duties on the state board of nurse examiners; and imposing penalties," providing for the delegation of functions.

http://www.legis.state.pa.us/wu01/li/bi/bt/2003/0/hb1723p2241.htm

hb1722 nurses health program

introduced by rep. mary ann dailey rn, msn. would allow for the establishment of the the nurses health program statewide peer assistance program for registered, nurses and licensed practical nurses, which will identify, assist and monitor nurses experiencing mental health, alcohol, drug problems or that are or are likely to impair the ability to practice, so that they may return to practice safe nursing. psna strongly supports passage of this bill. referred to professional licensure, june 26, 2003.

bill:

http://www.legis.state.pa.us/wu01/li/bi/all/2003/0/hb1722.htm

psna supports passage of proposed legislation:http://www.psna.org/hotissues/nhp.htm

hb2087 mandatory continuing education for rn's

year: 2003

bill summary:

amending the act of may 22, 1951 (p.l.317, no.69), the nursing law to require 30 hours of continuing education every two years for registered nurses.

http://www.legis.state.pa.us/wu01/li/bi/bt/2003/0/hb2087p2777.htm

check out list of major state legislation:

healthcare-related initiatives introduced in 2003-2004 session

http://www.psna.org/legislation/bills.htm