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Introduced
06/24/2025
06/24/2025
In Committee
06/24/2025
06/24/2025
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 examinations and certificates; and abrogating regulations.
AI Summary
This bill amends The Professional Nursing Law to streamline the process for nursing students to take their professional licensing examination. Specifically, the bill requires that when a nursing student successfully completes an approved nursing education program, the program must immediately submit a verification to the Board of Nursing, which must then immediately admit the eligible applicant to the examination. The bill prohibits the Board from delaying examination admission for any applicant who meets the specified requirements. Additionally, the bill abrogates (officially cancels) two specific regulations in the Pennsylvania Code (49 Pa. Code §§ 21.21 and 21.23) that might conflict with the new provision. The changes are designed to remove potential bureaucratic obstacles and expedite the process for new nursing graduates to become licensed professionals. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving the Board of Nursing time to implement the new procedures.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (on 06/24/2025)
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