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PA HB739
PA HB739Further providing for title, for definitions, for State Board of Nursing, for dietitian-nutritionist l icense 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 n
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 updates the Professional Nursing Law to modernize the licensing and practice requirements for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Certified Nurse Practitioners (APRN-CNPs). The bill replaces the previous term "certified registered nurse practitioner" with "APRN-CNP" and establishes more comprehensive guidelines for their professional practice. Key provisions include defining population focus areas for APRN-CNPs (such as family health, pediatrics, and mental health), establishing new licensing requirements that mandate a master's or doctoral level education, national certification, and ongoing professional education. The bill also provides a pathway for existing certified registered nurse practitioners to be automatically transitioned to APRN-CNP status and allows experienced APRN-CNPs who have practiced collaboratively for at least three years to practice more independently. Additionally, the bill expands APRN-CNPs' scope of practice, including the ability to order medical equipment, make therapy referrals, perform disability assessments, and prescribe a broader range of medications. The legislation aims to modernize nursing practice by recognizing the advanced skills and training of nurse practitioners while maintaining professional standards and patient safety.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (44)
Nancy Guenst (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Danilo Burgos (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hogan (R),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Lee James (R),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Roman Kozak (R),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Abigail Salisbury (D),
Steve Samuelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
K.C. Tomlinson (R),
Ryan Warner (R),
Perry Warren (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to Professional Licensure (on 02/26/2025)
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