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NJ S2971

NJ S2971
Prohibits use of "Nurse" title by unlicensed person.

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Introduced
01/30/2017
In Committee
12/20/2017
Crossed Over
12/18/2017
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 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 existing nursing laws in New Jersey. The bill also clarifies that the terms "nurse practitioner," "clinical nurse specialist," and "nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist" refer to the title "advanced practice nurse." The bill provides an exception to allow the use of these titles or abbreviations in accordance with the religious tenets of a well-recognized church or denomination that subscribes to the art of healing by prayer.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 12/20/2017)
(1 Companion Bills)

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