New link embedded--Language Amendment to Regulations Governing the Licensure of Clinical Nurse Specialist
Posted 4 months ago in Legislative Update
All,
A review of the wording in the regulations governing the practice of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and the Code of Virginia revealed dissymmetry in the language of the two documents. Therefore, a Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA) was submitted to the Board of Nursing and Medicine to amend the language of the regulation "18VAC90-30-125". The Code is the primary regulatory document for our practice. On the right is the website for the VA Town Hall, where anyone can post a comment in support or opposition to amending "18VAC90-30-125". When you right-click on the picture on the website, you will be taken to the Town Hall website. Or use this link:
If you have any questions or would like to understand the process further, please email the VaCNS Legislative Chair, Sarah Taylor, at runkyjane@gmail.com
The comment period will begin on 12/2/2024 and will end on 1/16/2025.
Please post a comment in support of amending "18VAC90-30-125."
- Virginia Code § 54.1-2957. Licensure and practice of advanced practice registered nurses states, "J. A clinical nurse specialist licensed by the Boards of Medicine and Nursing who does not prescribe controlled substances or devices may practice in the practice category in which he is certified and licensed without a written or electronic practice agreement."
- However, the Regulations Governing the Licensure of APRNs dated 11/8/23 states "18VAC90-30-125". Practice of advanced practice registered nurses licensed as clinical nurse specialists. "I. Advanced practice registered nurses licensed in the category of clinical nurse specialist shall practice in consultation with a licensed physician in accordance with a practice agreement between the advanced practice registered nurse and the licensed physician".
Notice of Public Comment Period Regulatory Action (Fast-Track Stage)
Comment Period: 12/2/2024 – 1/1/2025
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Promulgating Board: |
Board of Nursing |
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Regulatory Coordinator: |
Erin Barrett (804) 750-3912 |
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Agency Contact: |
Claire Morris, RN Executive Director (804) 367-4665 |
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Contact Address: |
Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233 |
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Chapter Affected: |
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18VAC90- 30 |
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses |
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Statutory Authority: |
§ 54.1-2400 |
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Board Action
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The Boards of Nursing and Medicine have amended 18VAC90-30-125 to reflect changes to practice agreement requirements for clinical nurse specialists made by Chapter 197 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly. |
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Link to Action Publication Date Public Hearing Date |
12/2/2024 (comment period will also begin on this date) N/A |
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Comment End Date Effective Date |
1/1/2025 1/16/2025 |