REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL


§ 21.271. Currently licensed; course of study and experience; continuing education.

 (a)  The applicant for whom approval is requested shall be currently licensed as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing.

 (b)  The applicant shall have successfully completed a course of study consisting of at least 1 academic year in a program administered by nursing in an institution of higher education as approved by the Boards.

 (c)  Nurses currently practicing in the role covered by this subchapter prior to the promulgation of this subchapter who have not completed an approved course of study, may individually petition the Boards for certification within 2 years following the final filing of this subchapter.

 (d)  Evidence of continuing competency in the area of medical diagnosis and therapeutics at the time of renewal of the applicant’s certification renewal.

Source

   The provisions of this §  21.271 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063.


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