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02-380
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Maine State Board of Nursing
2001-2002 Regulatory Agenda
UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 02-380
AGENCY NAME: Department of Professional and Financial Regulation,
Maine State Board of Nursing (Affiliated)
CONTACT PERSON:
Myra A. Broadway, J.D., M.S., R.N., Executive Director, 158 State House
Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0158. Tel: (207) 287-1133.
EMERGENCY RULES
ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2001-2002
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 1:
Requirements for Licensure As A Registered Professional Nurse
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. Section 2153-A(1)
PURPOSE: To further define requirements for licensure by examination
and endorsement and renewal procedures.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: August, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensed Nurses
CHAPTER 2:
Requirements for Licensure As A Licensed Practical Nurse
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. Section 2153-A(1)
PURPOSE: To further define requirements for licensure by examination
and endorsement and renewal procedures.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: August, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensed Nurses
CHAPTER 4:
Rules Relating to Disciplinary Action and Violations of Law
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. SECTION 2153-A(1)
PURPOSE: Chapter 4 will be amended to amend disciplinary process and
further define unprofessional conduct.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensed Nurses
CHAPTER 5:
Regulations Relating to Training Programs and Delegation by Registered
Professional Nurses of Selected Nursing Tasks to Certified Nursing Assistants
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. Section 2153-A(1)
PURPOSE: Chapter 5 will be amended to update regulations relating to
training programs and delegation of selected nursing tasks.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to April, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensed Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants
CHAPTER 6:
Regulations Relating to Coordination and Oversight of Patient Care Services
by Unlicensed Health Care Assistive Personnel
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. Section 2153-A(1)
PURPOSE: Chapter 6 will be amended to clarify coordination and oversight.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensed Nurses, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
CHAPTER 7:
Standards for Educational Programs in Nursing
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. Section 2153-A(1)
PURPOSE: Chapter 7 will be amended to clarify definition of nursing
faculty
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensed Nurses
CHAPTER 8:
Rules Relating to Advanced Practice Registered Nursing
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. Section 2102(2-A)(B) and (C) and Section
2153-A(1)
PURPOSE: Chapter 8 will be amended to revise the requirements for approval
and continuing approval for nurses in advanced practice.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
CHAPTER 10:
Regulations Relating to Administration of Intravenous Therapy by Licensed
Nurses
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. Section 2153-A(1)
PURPOSE: Chapter 10 will be amended to clarify standards of current
practice in intravenous therapy and to clarify requirements for course
approval.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULED: Prior to September, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensed Nurses
CHAPTER 11:
Regulations Relating to the Nurse Licensure Compact
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 M.R.S.A. Section 8003 Subsection 5(F) (PL 687,
1999)
32 M.R.S.A. Section 2153-A(1)
PURPOSE: Chapter 11 will be amended to clarify guidelines for mutual
recognition of compact states and to provide for mutual recognition
of nurses in advanced practice.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: September, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensed Nurses
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