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Introduced
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
In Committee
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
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," providing for advanced practice registered nurse.
AI Summary
This bill amends The Professional Nursing Law to establish a formal certification process for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Pennsylvania. The bill requires the state nursing board to issue a certificate to individuals who hold a master's or post-master's degree and are licensed in one of three specific classifications: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Upon meeting these criteria, the individual will be authorized to use the title "advanced practice registered nurse" and the credential "A.P.R.N." The bill also mandates that the nursing board maintain a public record of certified APRNs on its website, which will increase transparency and allow the public to verify a nurse's advanced practice status. This legislation provides a clear framework for recognizing and regulating advanced nursing professionals, potentially improving access to specialized healthcare services. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (18)
Kyle Mullins (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
John Inglis (D),
Andrew Kuzma (R),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Last Action
Referred to Professional Licensure (on 04/28/2025)
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