Title 201 | Chapter 020 | Regulation 310
PREVIOUS VERSION
The previous document that this document is based upon is available.
201 KAR 20:310.Faculty for prelicensure registered nurse and practical nurse programs.
Section 1.
Definitions.(1)
"Clinical instructor" means a registered nurse who is employed by a program of nursing to provide students with traditional clinical or simulated experiences.(2)
"Nurse faculty" means a registered nurse who is employed by a program of nursing, either full-time, part-time, or adjunct, to provide didactic instruction, and may also provide clinical instruction or simulated experiences.(3)
Nursing experience" means employment in a position that requires the individual to hold an active nursing license, such as nursing clinical practice, nursing administration, nursing education, or nursing research.(4)
"Preceptor" means a nurse with demonstrated competence in a specific clinical area who serves as a role model and mentor to assist in the development and validation of the competencies of a student.(5)
"Skills laboratory instructor" means a non-faculty instructor primarily assigned to a clinical skills or simulation laboratory who manages the daily operations of the skills laboratory or assists nursing faculty to implement student learning activities for the development of psychomotor nursing skills.(6)
"Unencumbered" means a license without current disciplinary conditions or restrictions. Enrollment in an alternative to discipline program is not an encumbrance.Section 2.
Faculty for Prelicensure Registered Nurse and Practical Nurse Programs.(1)
(a)
The faculty shall include a program administrator and shall include at least one (1) other nurse faculty.(b)
The faculty shall be adequate in number to implement the curriculum as determined by program outcomes, course objectives, the level of the students, the number of students and classes admitted annually, and the educational technology utilized.(c)
The program administrator and all nurse faculty and clinical instructors shall be appointed by and be responsible to the governing institution of the program of nursing.(d)
A program shall develop and implement a plan of organization and administration that clearly establishes the lines of authority, accountability, and responsibility for each program location.(2)
Program administrator qualifications. The program administrator for a registered nurse or a practical nurse program shall have:(a)
A minimum of a master's or higher degree in nursing from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a master's degree, the program administrator shall have completed that portion of a doctoral degree that would be equivalent to a master's in nursing degree while enrolled in an accredited college or university with a timeline in place for degree attainment. The program administrator shall provide documentation that shows active and steady progression towards the doctoral degree;(b)
A minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience within the immediate past seven (7) years;(c)
A minimum of two (2) years of full time teaching experience at or above the academic level of the program of nursing;(d)
An unencumbered current license, privilege, or temporary work permit to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Kentucky;(e)
A current knowledge of nursing practice at the level of the program; and(f)
Demonstrated experience or preparation in education that includes teaching adults, adult learning theory teaching methods, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation. A program administrator without previous program administrator experience shall have a mentor assigned by the governing institution and an educational development plan implemented. The mentor shall have documented experience in program administration.(3)
A program administrator who is currently employed at a practical nurse program and who does not meet the requirements of subsection 2(a) of this Section may continue to be employed at the program of nursing where the program administrator is presently, but shall earn the master's degree or higher in nursing on or before July 1, 2021.(4)
Didactic faculty qualifications.(a)
Didactic faculty in a registered nurse program shall meet the qualifications set out in KRS 314.111(6)(b), (c), or (d).(b)
Nurse faculty in a practical nurse program shall have a minimum of an associate degree with a major in nursing from an accredited college or university.(c)
The nurse faculty shall hold a temporary work permit or a current unencumbered license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.(d)
The nurse faculty shall document a minimum of two (2) years full time or equivalent experience as a registered nurse within the immediate past five (5) years and shall have and maintain expertise in the clinical or functional area of responsibility.(e)
The nurse faculty shall document preparation in educational activities in the area of teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development and implementation. The preparation shall be acquired through planned faculty in-service learning activities, continuing education offerings, or academic courses.(f)
Nurse faculty hired without prior teaching experience shall have a mentor assigned and an educational development plan implemented.(g)
1.
Non-nurse faculty members who teach nursing courses required within the curriculum shall have appropriate academic and experiential qualifications for the program areas in which they participate.2.
Non-nurse faculty shall be required to collaborate with a nurse faculty member in order to meet the nursing course outcomes.(h)
Nurse faculty who teach via distance or on-line shall hold an unencumbered active nursing license to practice as a registered nurse in the nurse faculty's primary state of residence.(5)
Skills laboratory and clinical instructor qualifications.(a)
A clinical instructor shall function under the guidance of the nurse faculty responsible for a given course.(b)
A clinical instructor for either a registered nurse or practical nurse program shall hold a current unencumbered license, privilege, or temporary work permit to practice as a registered nurse in the state of the student's clinical site.(c)
A clinical instructor shall have a minimum of two (2) years full time or equivalent experience as a registered nurse within the immediate past five (5) years and evidence of clinical competence appropriate to teaching responsibilities.(d)
For a registered nurse program, the clinical instructor shall meet the requirements of KRS 314.111(6)(a).(e)
For a practical nurse program, the clinical instructor shall be a registered nurse.(f)
A skills laboratory instructor shall have the same qualifications as a clinical instructor.Section 3.
Preceptors.(1)
A preceptor may be used to enhance clinical learning experiences. If a preceptor is used, it shall be done after a student has received clinical and didactic instruction from the program faculty in all basic areas for the course or specific learning experience.(2)
A preceptor shall hold a current unencumbered license, privilege, or temporary work permit to practice as a registered nurse in the state of the student's clinical site. In a practical nursing program, a preceptor may hold a current unencumbered license, privilege, or temporary work permit to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the state of the student's clinical site.(3)
A preceptor shall have evidence of clinical competencies related to the area of assigned clinical teaching responsibilities.(4)
A preceptor shall not be used to replace clinical instructors. The ratio of student to preceptor shall not exceed two (2) to one (1). Clinical instructors or nurse faculty retain responsibility for student learning and confer with the preceptor and student for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating learning experiences.(5)
There shall be documentation of orientation to the course, program outcomes, student learning objectives, evaluation methods to be utilized by the faculty, and documented role expectations of faculty, preceptor, and student.Section 4.
Reporting of Registered Nurse Program and Practical Nurse Program Faculty Qualifications and Appointments.(1)
Evaluation of faculty records. The program administrator shall submit to the board the qualifications of nurse faculty and clinical instructors within thirty (30) days of appointment.(a)
Official academic transcripts or copies verified by the nurse administrator or designee shall be available to the board upon request.(b)
A complete and official record of qualifications and workload for each faculty member shall be on file and available to the board upon request.(c)
Faculty appointments shall be reported to the board in writing.(d)
The program administrator shall report a change in faculty composition within thirty (30) days of appointment or vacancy.(2)
The board shall review annually the qualifications of the faculty employed in the program of nursing.HISTORY: (11 Ky.R. 1704; 12 Ky.R. 17; eff. 7-9-1985; 14 Ky.R. 591; eff. 11-6-1987; 16 Ky.R. 1400; eff. 3-8-1990; 17 Ky.R. 280; eff. 9-14-1990; 19 Ky.R. 1645; eff. 2-17-1993; 29 Ky.R. 2125; 2452; eff. 4-11-2003; 33 Ky.R. 865; 1290; eff. 11-15-2006; 34 Ky.R. 344; 711; eff. 10-17-2007; 37 Ky.R. 2911; eff. 8-17-2011; TAm. eff. 7-23-2012; 40 Ky.R. 1344; 1720; eff. 2-19-2014; 42 Ky.R. 2422, 2722; eff. 6-3-2016; 45 Ky.R. 1757, 2591; eff. 3-13-2019; 49 Ky.R. 417; eff. 11-15-2022.)
JESSICA WILSON, President
APPROVED BY AGENCY: June 16, 2022
FILED WITH LRC: June 22, 2022 at 9:50 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on September 26, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Ste 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by September 19, 2022, five workdays prior to the hearing, of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing was received by that date, the hearing may be cancelled. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted through September 30, 2022. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person.
CONTACT PERSON: Jeffrey R. Prather, General Counsel, Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222, cell (502) 338-2851, email Jeffrey.Prather@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Jeffrey Prather
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
It sets standards and requirements for faculty for prelicensure RN and LPN programs of nursing.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
It is required by statute.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
By setting standards and requirements.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
By setting standards and requirements.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
It references the new requirements for didactic faculty required by SB 10 (2022 Regular Session) and deletes inconsistent provisions.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
It is required by SB 10.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
By referencing the faculty requirements in SB 10 and deleting inconsistent provisions.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
It will conform to the new statutory requirements.
(3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
Prelicensure programs of nursing, approximately 100; Nursing faculty, number unknown.
(4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
Programs of nursing will have new faculty qualifications for potential faculty members to meet.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3):
It is impossible to determine the cost.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3):
They will have less stringent qualifications to meet for potential faculty.
(5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
It is impossible to determine the cost to the agency to implement this amendment. Any potential costs would be included in the ordinary operating budget of the agency.
(b) On a continuing basis:
N/A
(6) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation:
Agency funds.
(7) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
No increase is contemplated.
(8) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
It does not.
(9) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not applicable because the changes affect all entities in the same manner.
FISCAL NOTE
(1) What units, parts, or divisions of state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) will be impacted by this administrative regulation?
Board of Nursing.
(2) Identify each state or federal statute or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation.
KRS 314.111, 314.131.
(3) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
(a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year?
None.
(b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years?
None.
(c) How much will it cost to administer this program for the first year?
No additional cost.
(d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years?
No additional cost.
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Revenues (+/-):
Expenditures (+/-):
Other Explanation:
(4) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and cost savings of regulated entities for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
(a) How much cost savings will this administrative regulation generate for the regulated entities for the first year?
It is impossible to determine.
(b) How much cost savings will this administrative regulation generate for the regulated entities for subsequent years?
It is impossible to determine.
(c) How much will it cost the regulated entities for the first year?
It is impossible to determine.
(d) How much will it cost the regulated entities for subsequent years?
It is impossible to determine.
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Cost Savings (+/-):
Expenditures (+/-):
Other Explanation:
(5) Explain whether this administrative regulation will have a major economic impact, as defined below.
"Major economic impact" means an overall negative or adverse economic impact from an administrative regulation of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) or more on state or local government or regulated entities, in aggregate, as determined by the promulgating administrative bodies. [KRS 13A.010(13)] It does not.
201 KAR 20:310.Faculty for prelicensure registered nurse and practical nurse programs.
Section 1.
Definitions.(1)
"Clinical instructor" means a registered nurse who is employed by a program of nursing to provide students with traditional clinical or simulated experiences.(2)
"Nurse faculty" means a registered nurse who is employed by a program of nursing, either full-time, part-time, or adjunct, to provide didactic instruction, and may also provide clinical instruction or simulated experiences.(3)
Nursing experience" means employment in a position that requires the individual to hold an active nursing license, such as nursing clinical practice, nursing administration, nursing education, or nursing research.(4)
"Preceptor" means a nurse with demonstrated competence in a specific clinical area who serves as a role model and mentor to assist in the development and validation of the competencies of a student.(5)
"Skills laboratory instructor" means a non-faculty instructor primarily assigned to a clinical skills or simulation laboratory who manages the daily operations of the skills laboratory or assists nursing faculty to implement student learning activities for the development of psychomotor nursing skills.(6)
"Unencumbered" means a license without current disciplinary conditions or restrictions. Enrollment in an alternative to discipline program is not an encumbrance.Section 2.
Faculty for Prelicensure Registered Nurse and Practical Nurse Programs.(1)
(a)
The faculty shall include a program administrator and shall include at least one (1) other nurse faculty.(b)
The faculty shall be adequate in number to implement the curriculum as determined by program outcomes, course objectives, the level of the students, the number of students and classes admitted annually, and the educational technology utilized.(c)
The program administrator and all nurse faculty and clinical instructors shall be appointed by and be responsible to the governing institution of the program of nursing.(d)
A program shall develop and implement a plan of organization and administration that clearly establishes the lines of authority, accountability, and responsibility for each program location.(2)
Program administrator qualifications. The program administrator for a registered nurse or a practical nurse program shall have:(a)
A minimum of a master's or higher degree in nursing from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a master's degree, the program administrator shall have completed that portion of a doctoral degree that would be equivalent to a master's in nursing degree while enrolled in an accredited college or university with a timeline in place for degree attainment. The program administrator shall provide documentation that shows active and steady progression towards the doctoral degree;(b)
A minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience within the immediate past seven (7) years;(c)
A minimum of two (2) years of full time teaching experience at or above the academic level of the program of nursing;(d)
An unencumbered current license, privilege, or temporary work permit to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Kentucky;(e)
A current knowledge of nursing practice at the level of the program; and(f)
Demonstrated experience or preparation in education that includes teaching adults, adult learning theory teaching methods, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation. A program administrator without previous program administrator experience shall have a mentor assigned by the governing institution and an educational development plan implemented. The mentor shall have documented experience in program administration.(3)
A program administrator who is currently employed at a practical nurse program and who does not meet the requirements of subsection 2(a) of this Section may continue to be employed at the program of nursing where the program administrator is presently, but shall earn the master's degree or higher in nursing on or before July 1, 2021.(4)
Didactic faculty qualifications.(a)
Didactic faculty in a registered nurse program shall meet the qualifications set out in KRS 314.111(6)(b), (c), or (d).1.
a.
b.
2.
(b)
Nurse faculty in a practical nurse program shall have a minimum of an associate(c)
The nurse faculty shall hold a temporary work permit or a current unencumbered license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.(d)
The nurse faculty shall document a minimum of two (2) years full time or equivalent experience as a registered nurse within the immediate past five (5) years and shall have and maintain expertise in the clinical or functional area of responsibility.(e)
The nurse faculty shall document preparation in educational activities in the area of teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development and implementation. The preparation shall be acquired through planned faculty in-service learning activities, continuing education offerings, or academic courses.(f)
Nurse faculty hired without prior teaching experience shall have a mentor assigned and an educational development plan implemented.(g)
1.
Non-nurse faculty members who teach nursing courses required within the curriculum shall have appropriate academic and experiential qualifications for the program areas in which they participate.2.
Non-nurse faculty shall be required to collaborate with a nurse faculty member in order to meet the nursing course outcomes.(h)
Nurse faculty who teach via distance or on-line shall hold an unencumbered active nursing license to practice as a registered nurse in the nurse faculty's primary state of residence.(5)
Skills laboratory and clinical instructor qualifications.(a)
A clinical instructor shall function under the guidance of the nurse faculty responsible for a given course.(b)
A clinical instructor for either a registered nurse or practical nurse program shall hold a current unencumbered license, privilege, or temporary work permit to practice as a registered nurse in the state of the student's clinical site.(c)
A clinical instructor shall have a minimum of two (2) years full time or equivalent experience as a registered nurse within the immediate past five (5) years and evidence of clinical competence appropriate to teaching responsibilities.(d)
For a registered nurse program, the clinical instructor shall meet the requirements of KRS 314.111(6)(a)1.
2.
(e)
For a practical nurse program, the clinical instructor shall be a registered nurse.(f)
A skills laboratory instructor shall have the same qualifications as a clinical instructor.Section 3.
Preceptors.(1)
A preceptor may be used to enhance clinical learning experiences. If a preceptor is used, it shall be done after a student has received clinical and didactic instruction from the program faculty in all basic areas for the course or specific learning experience.(2)
A preceptor shall hold a current unencumbered license, privilege, or temporary work permit to practice as a registered nurse in the state of the student's clinical site. In a practical nursing program, a preceptor may hold a current unencumbered license, privilege, or temporary work permit to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the state of the student's clinical site.(3)
A preceptor shall have evidence of clinical competencies related to the area of assigned clinical teaching responsibilities.(4)
A preceptor shall not be used to replace clinical instructors. The ratio of student to preceptor shall not exceed two (2) to one (1). Clinical instructors or nurse faculty retain responsibility for student learning and confer with the preceptor and student for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating learning experiences.(5)
There shall be documentation of orientation to the course, program outcomes, student learning objectives, evaluation methods to be utilized by the faculty, and documented role expectations of faculty, preceptor, and student.Section 4.
Reporting of Registered Nurse Program and Practical Nurse Program Faculty Qualifications and Appointments.(1)
Evaluation of faculty records. The program administrator shall submit to the board the qualifications of nurse faculty and clinical instructors within thirty (30) days of appointment.(a)
Official academic transcripts or copies verified by the nurse administrator or designee shall be available to the board upon request.(b)
A complete and official record of qualifications and workload for each faculty member shall be on file and available to the board upon request.(c)
Faculty appointments shall be reported to the board in writing.(d)
The program administrator shall report a change in faculty composition within thirty (30) days of appointment or vacancy.(2)
The board shall review annually the qualifications of the faculty employed in the program of nursing.HISTORY: (11 Ky.R. 1704; 12 Ky.R. 17; eff. 7-9-1985; 14 Ky.R. 591; eff. 11-6-1987; 16 Ky.R. 1400; eff. 3-8-1990; 17 Ky.R. 280; eff. 9-14-1990; 19 Ky.R. 1645; eff. 2-17-1993; 29 Ky.R. 2125; 2452; eff. 4-11-2003; 33 Ky.R. 865; 1290; eff. 11-15-2006; 34 Ky.R. 344; 711; eff. 10-17-2007; 37 Ky.R. 2911; eff. 8-17-2011; TAm. eff. 7-23-2012; 40 Ky.R. 1344; 1720; eff. 2-19-2014; 42 Ky.R. 2422, 2722; eff. 6-3-2016; 45 Ky.R. 1757, 2591; eff. 3-13-2019; 49 Ky.R. 417; eff. 11-15-2022.)
JESSICA WILSON, President
APPROVED BY AGENCY: June 16, 2022
FILED WITH LRC: June 22, 2022 at 9:50 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on September 26, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Ste 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by September 19, 2022, five workdays prior to the hearing, of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing was received by that date, the hearing may be cancelled. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted through September 30, 2022. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person.
CONTACT PERSON: Jeffrey R. Prather, General Counsel, Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222, cell (502) 338-2851, email Jeffrey.Prather@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Jeffrey Prather
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
It sets standards and requirements for faculty for prelicensure RN and LPN programs of nursing.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
It is required by statute.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
By setting standards and requirements.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
By setting standards and requirements.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
It references the new requirements for didactic faculty required by SB 10 (2022 Regular Session) and deletes inconsistent provisions.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
It is required by SB 10.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
By referencing the faculty requirements in SB 10 and deleting inconsistent provisions.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
It will conform to the new statutory requirements.
(3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
Prelicensure programs of nursing, approximately 100; Nursing faculty, number unknown.
(4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
Programs of nursing will have new faculty qualifications for potential faculty members to meet.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3):
It is impossible to determine the cost.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3):
They will have less stringent qualifications to meet for potential faculty.
(5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
It is impossible to determine the cost to the agency to implement this amendment. Any potential costs would be included in the ordinary operating budget of the agency.
(b) On a continuing basis:
N/A
(6) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation:
Agency funds.
(7) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
No increase is contemplated.
(8) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
It does not.
(9) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not applicable because the changes affect all entities in the same manner.
FISCAL NOTE
(1) What units, parts, or divisions of state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) will be impacted by this administrative regulation?
Board of Nursing.
(2) Identify each state or federal statute or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation.
KRS 314.111, 314.131.
(3) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
(a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year?
None.
(b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years?
None.
(c) How much will it cost to administer this program for the first year?
No additional cost.
(d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years?
No additional cost.
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Revenues (+/-):
Expenditures (+/-):
Other Explanation:
(4) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and cost savings of regulated entities for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
(a) How much cost savings will this administrative regulation generate for the regulated entities for the first year?
It is impossible to determine.
(b) How much cost savings will this administrative regulation generate for the regulated entities for subsequent years?
It is impossible to determine.
(c) How much will it cost the regulated entities for the first year?
It is impossible to determine.
(d) How much will it cost the regulated entities for subsequent years?
It is impossible to determine.
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Cost Savings (+/-):
Expenditures (+/-):
Other Explanation:
(5) Explain whether this administrative regulation will have a major economic impact, as defined below.
"Major economic impact" means an overall negative or adverse economic impact from an administrative regulation of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) or more on state or local government or regulated entities, in aggregate, as determined by the promulgating administrative bodies. [KRS 13A.010(13)] It does not.