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NJ A879

NJ A879
Prohibits use of "Nurse" title by unlicensed person.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
05/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 New Jersey's Nursing Practice Act. The bill aims to prevent unlicensed individuals from representing themselves as nurses, which could mislead the public and potentially compromise patient safety.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading (on 05/13/2019)

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