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PA HB1825

PA HB1825
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Introduced
01/31/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), entitled "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," further providing for title, for definitions, for State Board of Nursing, for dietitian-nutritionist license required, for unauthorized practices and acts not prohibited, for temporary practice permit, for graduates of schools of other states, territories or Dominion of Canada, for persons entitled to practice, for certified registered nurse practitioners and qualifications, for scope of practice for certified registered nurse practitioners, for prescriptive authority for certified registered nurse practitioners, for Drug Review Committee, for professional liability, for reporting of multiple licensure, for continuing nursing education, for punishment for violations, for refusal, suspension or revocation of licenses, for reinstatement of license and for injunction or other process; and providing for the expiration of the State Board of Nursing's power to license certified registered nurse practitioners.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Professional Nursing Law to further provide for the practice of advanced practice registered nursing (APRN-CNP) in Pennsylvania. Key provisions include: - Defining the "Practice of Advanced Practice Registered Nursing" and establishing requirements for APRN-CNP licensure, including holding a master's or higher-level degree and national certification. - Allowing APRN-CNPs to practice as licensed independent practitioners within their population focus area, be recognized as primary care providers, and perform acts of medical diagnosis and prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures in collaboration with a physician or independently if they meet certain experience requirements. - Granting APRN-CNPs authority to order certain treatments and referrals, issue certain certifications, and perform tasks previously limited to physicians. - Requiring APRN-CNPs to maintain professional liability coverage and comply with quality and accountability standards. - Transitioning the existing certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) credential to the new APRN-CNP license. - Providing for the expiration of the State Board of Nursing's power to certify CRNPs and the promulgation of implementing regulations.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (44)

Nancy Guenst (D)*,  Anthony Bellmon (D),  Aaron Bernstine (R),  Lisa Borowski (D),  Heather Boyd (D),  Tim Brennan (D),  Mike Cabell (R),  Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),  Missy Cerrato (D),  Joe Ciresi (D),  Scott Conklin (D),  Mary Jo Daley (D),  Dave Delloso (D),  Kyle Donahue (D),  José Giral (D),  Roni Green (D),  Liz Hanbidge (D),  Carol Hill-Evans (D),  Joe Hohenstein (D),  Kristine Howard (D),  Mary Isaacson (D),  Lee James (R),  Carol Kazeem (D),  Tarik Khan (D),  Stephen Kinsey (D),  John Lawrence (R),  Maureen Madden (D),  Steve Malagari (D),  Marci Mustello (R),  Ed Neilson (D),  Jenn O'Mara (D),  Lindsay Powell (D),  Tarah Probst (D),  Jim Rigby (R),  Gregory Scott (D),  Melissa Shusterman (D),  Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D),  K.C. Tomlinson (R),  Jesse Topper (R),  Tim Twardzik (R),  Ryan Warner (R),  Ben Waxman (D),  Joseph Webster (D),  Dan Williams (D), 

Last Action

Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE (on 01/31/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Manpower and Training
  • ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services

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