| Last Action | 04/26/18: signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 183) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to nurses. |
| Bill Documents |
Current/Final
Introduced |
| Bill Request Number | 903 |
| Sponsors | A. Wuchner, K. Moser, M. Marzian, L. Belcher |
| Summary of Original Version | Amend KRS 314.011 to eliminate reference to the Controlled Substance Formulary Development Committee and to change the term "noncontrolled" to "nonscheduled;" amend KRS 314.031 to reference the disciplinary statute and to eliminate the list of reportable offenses; amend KRS 314.035 to establish a mandatory reporting requirement for anyone who has knowledge of a potential violation by a dialysis technician; amend KRS 314.042 to update language concerning the definition of an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), require an applicant for an APRN license to take a jurisprudence examination; simplify reporting of the rescission of a CAPA-NS or CS; amend KRS 314.085 to clarify that evaluations must be submitted within 30 days; amend KRS 314.089 to clarify when an immediate suspension of a license is warranted; amend KRS 314.091 to add use or possession of a Schedule I controlled substance and use or impairment by use of alcohol or drugs to the list of violations; amend 314.101 to clarify when a nurse that is temporarily in the state does not need a license; amend KRS 314.181 to clarify when a registered nurse may pronounce the death of a patient; amend KRS 314.111 to allow the Board of Nursing to fine a program of nursing that is not in compliance with regulations; amend KRS 311A.185 to conform; repeal KRS 314.046 and 314.105. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Deaths - Registered nurse, pronouncement of Education, Higher - Schools of nursing, fine for failure to maintain standards Education, Vocational - Schools of nursing, fine for failure to maintain standards Licensing - Advanced practice registered nurse, jurisprudence exam, requiring Nurses - Licensure requirements Occupations and Professions - Nurses, licensure requirements Physicians and Practitioners - Nurses, licensure requirements |
| Jump to Proposed Amendments |
House Committee Substitute 1 Senate Committee Substitute 1 |
| Votes | Vote History |
| 02/21/18 |
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| 03/29/18 |
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| 04/13/18 |
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| 04/14/18 |
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| 04/26/18 |
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| Amendment | House Committee Substitute 1 |
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| Summary | Retain original provisions and restore existing statutory language related to the required reporting by a person who has knowledge of facts regarding a licensed nurse who has possibly violated professional standards and who could be disciplined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. |
| Index Headings |
Nurses - Licensure requirements Deaths - Registered nurse, pronouncement of Education, Higher - Schools of nursing, fine for failure to maintain standards Education, Vocational - Schools of nursing, fine for failure to maintain standards Licensing - Advanced practice registered nurse, jurisprudence exam, requiring Occupations and Professions - Nurses, licensure requirements Physicians and Practitioners - Nurses, licensure requirements |
| Amendment | Senate Committee Substitute 1 |
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| Summary | Retain original provisions and make technical correction. |
| Index Headings |
Technical Corrections - HB 427 Deaths - Registered nurse, pronouncement of Education, Higher - Schools of nursing, fine for failure to maintain standards Education, Vocational - Schools of nursing, fine for failure to maintain standards Licensing - Advanced practice registered nurse, jurisprudence exam, requirement of Nurses - Licensure requirements Occupations and Professions - Nurses, licensure requirements Physicians and Practitioners - Nurses, licensure requirements |
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