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Introduced
01/10/2017
01/10/2017
In Committee
01/25/2017
01/25/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/08/2017
05/08/2017
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Removing an obsolete qualification no longer sufficient to satisfy certain nursing certification requirements; authorizing the Board of Nursing to conduct certain on-site evaluations; removing a requirement that certain nursing program graduates complete a specific preparatory course; providing that a name change or the creation of a new educational institution does not reduce the waiting period for reapplication, etc.
AI Summary
This bill makes the following key changes to the regulation of nursing in Florida:
It removes an obsolete qualification that was previously sufficient for certain nursing certification requirements. It authorizes the Board of Nursing to conduct on-site evaluations of nursing education programs. It removes a requirement that certain nursing program graduates complete a specific preparatory course before taking the licensure exam. It also provides that a name change or the creation of a new educational institution does not reduce the 3-year waiting period for a nursing program to reapply for approval after being terminated.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (1)
Health Policy (Senate)
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 543 (Ch. 2017-134) (on 05/03/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/328 |
| Senate Floor Amendment #824922 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/328/Amendment/824922/HTML |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/328/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/328/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Senate Committee Amendment #706938 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/328/Amendment/706938/HTML |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/0328/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/0328/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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