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NJ A4570

NJ A4570
Prohibits use of "Nurse" title by unlicensed person.


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Introduced
02/13/2017
In Committee
02/13/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill includes the title "Nurse" among the titles, designations, or abbreviations that a person is prohibited by law to use unless the person is licensed as a professional nurse, practical nurse, or advanced practice nurse under P.L1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.) or P.L.1991, c.377 (C.45:11-45 et al.).

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the use of the title "Nurse" by any person who is not licensed as a professional nurse, practical nurse, or advanced practice nurse under the relevant state laws. The bill amends existing laws to include the title "Nurse" among the designations that can only be used by licensed nurses, and also prohibits the use of any other title or abbreviation that implies the person is a licensed nurse without holding the appropriate license.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 02/13/2017)

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