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Subchapter C. CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONERS
GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec.
21.251. Definitions.
21.252. Purpose.
21.253. Fees.
LEGAL RECOGNITION
21.261. Designation of CRNP.; authority to use CRNP.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL
21.271. Currently licensed; course of study and experience; continuing education.
21.272. Certification by endorsement; currently licensed.
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
21.281. Application for approval.
21.282. Approval by the State Board of Nursing.
CRNP PRACTICE
21.283. Prescribing and dispensing drugs.
21.284. Prescribing and dispensing parameters.
21.285. Collaborative agreement.
21.286. Identification of the CRNP.
21.287. Physician supervision.
HEALTH CARE FACILITY POLICIES
21.291. Institutional health care facility committee; committee determination of standard policies and procedures.
21.292. Free-standing health care facility committee.
21.293. Review and acceptance of standard policies and procedures by the committee.
21.294. Review of the medical functions of the CRNP by the committee.
ACCOUNTABILITY
21.311. Accountability of CRNP.
TERMINATION OF APPROVAL
21.321. Performance of tasks without direction; performance of tasks without training; other.
MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION
21.331. Biennial renewal of certification.
21.332. Requirement of continuing education.
21.332a. Inactive status and reactivation.
21.333. Continuing education subject matter.
21.334. Sources of continuing education.
21.335. Requirements for courses.
21.336. Continuing education course approval.
21.337. CRNP responsibilities.
21.341. [Reserved].
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
21.351. Penalties for violation.
APPROVAL OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAMS
21.361. General criteria for approval of programs.
21.362. Annual reports and compliance reviews; list of approved programs.
21.363. Approval process.
21.364. Removal from approved list; discontinuance of CRNP program.
21.365. Establishment.
21.366. Organizational requirements.
21.367. Faculty requirements for CRNP programs.
21.368. Faculty policies.
21.369. General curriculum requirements.
21.370. Evaluation.
21.371. Curriculum changes requiring Board approval.
21.372. CRNP program philosophy; purposes and objectives.
21.373. Facility and resource requirements.
21.374. Selection and admission standards.
21.375. Advanced standing.
21.376. Program records.
21.377. Custody of records.
Authority The provisions of this Subchapter C issued under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 186); The Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 211225); and sections 3 and 16 of the Medical Practice Act of 1974 (63 P. S. § § 421.3 and 421.16) (Repealed), unless otherwise noted.
Source The provisions of this Subchapter C adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063, unless otherwise noted.
Cross References This subchapter cited in 6 Pa. Code § 11.3 (relating to definitions); and 28 Pa. Code § 9.678 (relating to PCPs); and 28 Pa. Code § 107.12a (relating to specified professional personnelstatement of policy).
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 21.251. Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
BoardsThe State Board of Nursing and the State Board of Medicine.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)A registered nurse licensed in this Commonwealth who is certified by the Boards in a particular clinical specialty area and who, while functioning in the expanded role as a professional nurse, performs acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures in collaboration with and under the direction of a physician licensed to practice medicine in this Commonwealth. Nothing in this subchapter is to be deemed to limit or prohibit a nurse from engaging in those activities which normally constitute the practice of nursing as defined in section 2 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § 212).
DirectionThe incorporation of physician supervision to the certified registered nurse practitioners performance of medical acts in the following ways:(i) Immediate availability of a licensed physician through direct communications or by radio, telephone or telecommunications.
(ii) A predetermined plan for emergency services which has been jointly developed by the supervising physician and the certified registered nurse practitioner.
(iii) A physician available on a regularly scheduled basis for:
(A) Referrals.
(B) Review of the standards of medical practice incorporating consultation and chart review.
(C) Establishing and updating standing orders, drug and other medical protocols within the practice setting.
(D) Periodic updating in medical diagnosis and therapeutics.
(E) Cosigning records when necessary to document accountability by both parties.
Source The provisions of this § 21.251 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063.
Notes of Decisions Chart Review
Physicians may render an opinion based on a review of records. Therefore, the physician was justified in formulating a medical opinion based on the information provided by the certified registered nurse practitioner and the suspension of the petitioners license based on incompetence under 67 Pa. Code § 83.5 was justified. Satler v. Department of Transportation, 670 A.2d 1205 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1996).
§ 21.252. Purpose.
The Boards have established rules and regulations to govern acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures as authorized by The Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 211225.5) and the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P. S. § § 422.1422.51a).
Source The provisions of this § 21.252 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063.
§ 21.253. Fees.
The following fees are charged by the Board:
Certification $100
Biennial renewal of certification $50
Verification of certification $15
Application for prescriptive authority $50
Each additional collaborative agreement for
prescriptive authority $30Biennial renewal of prescriptive authority $25
Application for approval of new nursing
program $735Application for approval of CRNP continuing
education course $100
Authority The provisions of this § 21.253 issued under section 8.1(c) and 11.2(a) and (d) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 218.1(c), 221.2(a) and (d)); amended under section 11.2 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § 221.2); and section 17.5 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P. S. § 667.5).
Source The provisions of this § 21.253 adopted December 25, 1987, effective December 26, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5329; amended June 12, 1992, effective immediately and applies to biennial renewals commencing May 1, 1992; amended June 16, 2000, effective June 17, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 3040; amended November 17, 2000, effective November 18, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 5952; amended December 9, 2005, effective December 10, 2005, 35 Pa.B. 6658; amended June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2673; amended July 3, 2008, effective July 5, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 3656. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (319596) to (319597).
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 21.605 (relating to biennial renewal); and 49 Pa. Code § 21.336 (relating to continuing education course approval).
LEGAL RECOGNITION
§ 21.261. Designation of CRNP; authority to use CRNP.
(a) A registered nurse who has satisfactorily met the requirements set forth in this subchapter and in additional rules and regulations that may be jointly promulgated by the Boards shall be designated on his license Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP), in the area for which qualified.
(b) A nurse may not practice or offer to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in this Commonwealth or use the abbreviation CRNP unless authorized to do so by the State Board of Nursing.
Source The provisions of this § 21.261 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063.
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 applicants certification renewal.
Source The provisions of this § 21.271 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063.
§ 21.272. Certification by endorsement; currently licensed.
(a) A registered nurse who has been granted certification by another state board may be granted certification in this Commonwealth by endorsement of the original certifying board if the credentials are equivalent to those required by the Boards.
(b) The applicant for certification in this Commonwealth by endorsement shall meet the requirements as stated in the act for licensure as a registered nurse.
Source The provisions of this § 21.272 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063.
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
§ 21.281. Application for approval.
The applicant shall submit an application form provided by the State Board of Nursing to the Board for its review and approval. The application shall include the following:
(1) An official document from the program.
(2) Additional information as identified on the application.
Source The provisions of this § 21.281 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063.
§ 21.282. Approval by the State Board of Nursing.
Applicants approved by the State Board of Nursing may use the designation C.R.N.P., and the designation and area of specialty will be indicated on the current license of the nurse.
Source The provisions of this § 21.282 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063.
CRNP PRACTICE
§ 21.283. Prescribing and dispensing drugs.
A CRNP may prescribe and dispense drugs if the following requirements are met:
(1) The CRNP has completed a CRNP program which is approved by the Boards or, if completed in another state, is equivalent to programs approved by the Boards.
(2) The CRNP has successfully completed at least 45 hours of course work specific to advanced pharmacology in accordance with the following:
(i) The course work in advanced pharmacology may be either part of the CRNP education program or, if completed outside of the CRNP education program, an additional course or courses taken from an educational program or programs approved by the Boards.
(ii) The course work shall be at an advanced level above a pharmacology course required by a professional nursing (RN) education program.
(3) A CRNP who has prescriptive authority shall complete at least 16 hours of State Board of Nursing approved continuing education in pharmacology in the 2 years prior to the biennial renewal date of the CRNP certification. The CRNP shall show proof that the CRNP completed the continuing education when submitting a biennial renewal.
(4) In prescribing and dispensing drugs, a CRNP shall comply with standards of the State Board of Medicine in § § 16.9216.94 (relating to prescribing, administering and dispensing controlled substances; packaging; and labeling of dispensed drugs) and the Department of Health in 28 Pa. Code § § 25.5125.58, 25.6125.81 and 25.9125.95.
Authority The provisions of this § 21.283 issued under section 15(b) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P. S. § 422.15(b)).
Source The provisions of this § 21.283 adopted November 17, 2000, effective November 18, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 5943.
Cross References The provisions of this § 21.284 issued under section 15(b) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P. S. § 422.15(b)).
Source The provisions of this § 21.284 adopted November 17, 2000, effective November 18, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 5943.
Cross References The provisions of this § 21.285 issued under section 15(b) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P. S. § 422.15(b)).
Source The provisions of this § 21.285 adopted November 17, 2000, effective November 18, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 5943; amended December 29, 2000, effective November 18, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 6911. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (271715) to (271716).
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 21.369 (relating to general curriculum requirements).
§ 21.286. Identification of the CRNP.
(a) A patient shall be informed at the time of making an appointment that the patient will be seen by a CRNP.
(b) A CRNP shall wear a name tag that clearly identifies the CRNP with the title certified registered nurse practitioner.
(c) A CRNP who holds a doctorate should take appropriate steps to inform patients that the CRNP is not a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine.
Authority The provisions of this § 21.286 issued under section 15(b) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P. S. § 422.15(b)).
Source The provisions of this § 21.286 adopted November 17, 2000, effective November 18, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 5943.
Cross References The provisions of this § 21.287 issued under section 15(b) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P. S. § 422.15(b)).
Source The provisions of this § 21.287 adopted November 17, 2000, effective November 18, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 5943.
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 21.369 (relating to general curriculum requirements).
HEALTH CARE FACILITY POLICIES
§ 21.291. Institutional health care facility committee; committee
determination of standard policies and procedures.(a) In those health care facilities providing health services in which the practice of certified registered nurse practitioners involves the acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures, there shall be a committee in each area of practice whose function is to establish standard policies and procedures, in writing, pertaining to the scope and circumstances of the practice of the nurses in the medical management of the patient.
(b) The committee may serve not only as a policy making body for the special area but also as an advisory and interpretative body to the various staff of the health facility. The committee shall include equal representation from the medical staff, the nursing staff, including a nurse practitioner and nursing administration.
Source The provisions of this § 21.291 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063.
Cross References This section cited in 28 Pa. Code § 107.12a (relating to specified professional personnelstatement of policy).
§ 21.292. Free-standing health care facility committee.
If a certified registered nurse practitioner is associated with a physician or group of physicians, the committee may consist of, but need not be limited to, the nurse practitioners and the physicians.
Source The provisions of this § 21.292 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063.
§ 21.293. Review and acceptance of standard policies and procedures by the committee.
The standard policies and procedures shall be reviewed and accepted by the committee at least annually and at such other times as necessary.
Source The provisions of this § 21.293 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063.
§ 21.294. Review of the medical functions of the C.R.N.P. by the
committee.The committee shall review annually the effectiveness of the medical functions of the C.R.N.P. through an evaluation of the care rendered to patients using the data sources as patient records, statistics and patient follow-up.
Source The provisions of this § 21.294 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063.
ACCOUNTABILITY
§ 21.311. Accountability of CRNP.
The CRNP is responsible for his own professional judgments and is accountable to the individual consumer. He is also accountable to the physician and the employing agency in the area of medical diagnosis and therapeutics.
Source The provisions of this § 21.311 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063.
TERMINATION OF APPROVAL
§ 21.321. Performance of tasks without direction; performance of tasks without training; other.
(a) The approval as provided in this subchapter for a certified registered nurse practitioner may be terminated by the State Board of Nursing when, after notice and hearing, the Board finds the following:
(1) That the registrant has engaged in the performance of medical functions and tasks other than at the direction of a physician licensed by the State Board of Medicine, except in the situations as provided for in section 1 of the act of August 8, 1963 (P. L. 582, No. 301) (Reserved).
(2) That the registrant has performed a medical task or function which the registrant is not qualified by education to perform.
Source The provisions of this § 21.231 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063.
MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION
§ 21.331. Biennial renewal of certification.
(a) Effective October 31, 1985, the certifications of Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners shall be renewed at the same time as their registered nurse licenses. See § 21.29 (relating to expiration and renewal of license).
(b) The certification renewal fee for certifications that expire on April 30, 1986 will be 25% of the renewal fee for the usual 2-year renewal period. The renewal fee for certifications that expire on a biennial anniversary of April 30, 1986 will be the renewal fee for the usual 2-year renewal period.
(c) The certification renewal fee for certifications that expire on October 31, 1986 will be 50% of the renewal fee for the usual 2-year renewal period. The renewal fee for certifications that expire on a biennial anniversary of October 31, 1986 will be the renewal fee for the usual 2-year renewal period.
(d) The certification renewal fee for certifications that expire on April 30, 1987 will be 75% of the renewal fee for the usual 2-year renewal period. The renewal fee for certifications that expire on a biennial anniversary of April 30, 1987 will be the renewal fee for the usual 2-year renewal period.
(e) The certification renewal fee for certifications that expire on October 31, 1987 will be the renewal fee for the usual 2-year renewal period. The renewal fee for certifications that expire on a biennial anniversary of October 31, 1987 will be the renewal fee for the usual 2-year renewal period.
(f) The certification renewal fees for certifications that expire on April 30, 1986, October 31, 1986, April 30, 1987 or October 31, 1987 shall be paid to the Board by October 30, 1985. The certification renewal fees for certifications that expire on a biennial anniversary of April 30, 1986, October 31, 1986, April 30, 1987 or October 31, 1987 shall be paid to the State Board of Nursing by that anniversary date.
Source The provisions of this § 21.331 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063; amended October 18, 1985, effective October 19, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 3726. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (30286).
§ 21.332. Requirement of continuing education.
(a) A CRNP shall comply with this section and § § 21.332a21.337.
(b) Continuing education requirements shall be completed each biennial cycle.
(1) An applicant for biennial renewal of certification is required to complete, during the 2 years preceding renewal, a minimum of 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education, as set forth in section 8.1(c) of the act (63 P. S. § 218.1(c)). Completion of a course described in § 21.283(2) (relating to prescribing and dispensing drugs) satisfies the continuing education requirement for the biennial renewal period in which it is completed.
(2) An applicant for biennial renewal of prescriptive authority approval is required to complete, during the 2 years preceding renewal, a minimum of 16 of the 30 hours of continuing education in pharmacology. Completion of a course described in § 21.283(2) shall satisfy the continuing education requirement for the biennial renewal period in which it is completed.
(3) A person failing to meet the continuing education requirements for a biennial renewal period will be subject to formal disciplinary action under section 14(a)(3) of the act (63 P. S. § 224(a)(3)).
(4) The Board may waive the requirements of continuing education in cases of illness or undue hardship. It is the duty of each licensee who seeks a waiver to notify the Board in writing and request the waiver prior to the end of the renewal period. The Board will grant, deny or grant in part the request for waiver. An individual who requests a waiver may not prescribe or dispense drugs after the expiration of his current prescriptive authority and until the Board grants the waiver request.
Authority The provisions of this § 21.332 issued under sections 2.1(k) and 8.1(c) of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 211(k) and 218.1(c).
Source The provisions of this § 21.332 adopted December 3, 2004, effective December 4, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 6409.
Cross References The provisions of this § 21.332a issued under sections 2.1(k) and 8.1(c) of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 211(k) and 218.1(c).
Source The provisions of this § 21.332a adopted December 3, 2004, effective December 4, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 6409.
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 21.332 (relating to requirement of continuing education); and 49 Pa. Code § 21.333 (relating to continuing education subject matter).
§ 21.333. Continuing education subject matter.
(a) Continuing education courses shall address the CRNPs area of practice and meet the requirements of § 21.332(b)(1) (relating to requirement of continuing education).
(b) Pharmacology continuing education courses shall meet the requirements of section 8.1(c) of the act (63 P. S. § 218.1(c)) and § 21.332(b)(2) and must provide the knowledge and skills to understand the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of broad categories of drugs and to analyze the relationship between pharmacologic agents and physiologic/pathologic responses.
Authority The provisions of this § 21.333 issued under sections 2.1(k) and 8.1(c) of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 211(k) and 218.1(c).
Source The provisions of this § 21.333 adopted December 3, 2004, effective December 4, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 6409.
Cross References The provisions of this § 21.334 issued under sections 2.1(k) and 8.1(c) of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 211(k) and 218.1(c).
Source The provisions of this § 21.334 adopted December 3, 2004, effective December 4, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 6409.
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 21.332 (relating to requirement of continuing education); 49 Pa. Code § 21.336 (relating to continuing education course approval); and 49 Pa. Code § 21.337 (relating to CRNP responsibilities).
§ 21.335. Requirements for courses.
Each course shall have:
(1) An established mechanism to measure its quality, established criteria for selecting and evaluating faculty, and established criteria for the evaluation of each participant who completes the course.
(2) Adequate facilities with appropriate instructional materials to carry out continuing education programs.
(3) Instructors who have suitable qualifications as detailed in § 21.336(d) (relating to continuing education course approval).
Authority The provisions of this § 21.335 issued under sections 2.1(k) and 8.1(c) of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 211(k) and 218.1(c).
Source The provisions of this § 21.335 adopted December 3, 2004, effective December 4, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 6409.
Cross References The provisions of this § 21.336 issued under sections 2.1(k) and 8.1(c) of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 211(k) and 218.1(c).
Source The provisions of this § 21.336 adopted December 3, 2004, effective December 4, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 6409.
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 21.332 (relating to requirement of continuing education); 49 Pa. Code § 21.334 (relating to sources of continuing education); and 49 Pa. Code § 21.335 (relating to requirements for courses).
§ 21.337. CRNP responsibilities.
(a) A CRNP is required to maintain documentation of completion of continuing education, including:
(1) CRNP name.
(2) Dates attended.
(3) Continuing education hours.
(4) Title of course.
(5) Course provider.
(6) Location of course.
(7) Course number.
(b) Primary responsibility for documenting completion of the continuing education requirements rests with the CRNP. A CRNP seeking to renew certification or prescriptive authority shall verify compliance with continuing education requirements. Documentation of completion of continuing education requirements must be maintained for 5 years. The certificate issued by the course provider must be acceptable documentation. Acceptable documentation of hours obtained through § 21.334(c) or (e) (relating to sources of continuing education) must be the Board approval letter sent to the applicant.
(c) Falsification of information required under this section or failure to complete continuing education requirements by those who continue to practice as a CRNP or to prescribe, may result in the institution of formal disciplinary action under section 14(a)(3) of the act (63 P. S. § 224(a)(3)).
Authority The provisions of this § 21.337 issued under sections 2.1(k) and 8.1(c) of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 211(k) and 218.1(c).
Source The provisions of this § 21.337 adopted December 3, 2004, effective December 4, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 6409.
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 21.332 (relating to requirement of continuing education); and 49 Pa. Code § 21.336 (relating to continuing education course approval).
§ 21.341. [Reserved].
Source The provisions of this § 21.341 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063; reserved December 25, 1987, effective December 26, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5329. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (117197).
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
§ 21.351. Penalties for violation.
Certification as a CRNP may be suspended or revoked or the violator may be placed on probation as the Boards, or a joint committee thereof, determine after a formal hearing has been held, and a violation of The Medical Practice Act of 1974 (63 P. S. § § 421.1421.18) and of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 211225), of this subchapter, or of regulations pertaining to the aforementioned has been adjudicated.
Source The provisions of this § 21.351 adopted July 22, 1977, effective July 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2063.
APPROVAL OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE
PRACTITIONER PROGRAMS
§ 21.361. General criteria for approval of programs.
(a) A CRNP program must require, at a minimum, a baccalaureate degree in nursing for admission and must culminate with a masters degree in nursing or postmasters certificate.
(b) A CRNP program must prepare the registered nurse (RN) to function as a nurse practitioner in an expanded role in a particular specialty.
(c) A CRNP program must prepare the registered nurse to perform acts of medical diagnosis and prescription of medical, therapeutic or corrective measures in collaboration with a physician licensed to practice medicine in this Commonwealth.
(d) A CRNP program may be formed as a masters program, an RN to masters program, an RN to nursing doctorate program or a pilot or accelerated program that culminates with at least a masters degree in nursing.
Authority The provisions of this § 21.361 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.361 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2667.
Cross References The provisions of this § 21.362 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.363 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.364 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.365 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.365 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2667.
Cross References The provisions of this § 21.366 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.366 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2667.
Cross References The provisions of this § 21.367 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.367 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2667.
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 21.363 (relating to approval process).
§ 21.368. Faculty policies.
(a) The faculty shall be employed by and be responsible to the college or university.
(b) Policies, including personnel policies in effect for CRNP program faculty, must be those in effect for faculty members throughout the college or university.
(c) Functions and responsibilities of each faculty member shall be defined in writing.
(d) Teaching hours of CRNP faculty must be consistent with the policies of the college or university.
Authority The provisions of this § 21.368 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.368 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2667.
Cross References The provisions of this § 21.369 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.369 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2667.
Cross References The provisions of this § 21.370 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.370 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2667.
§ 21.371. Curriculum changes requiring Board approval.
Curriculum changes that require Board approval include changes in:
(1) Program objectives, course content or instruction that affect the integration of material into the total curriculum.
(2) An approved program which deems a new or different certification specialty title for graduates of that program requires approval as a new CRNP education program.
Authority The provisions of this § 21.371 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.371 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2667.
§ 21.372. CRNP program philosophy; purposes and objectives.
(a) A clear statement of philosophy and purposes of the CRNP program, consistent with the philosophy and purposes of the college or university, shall be formulated and adopted.
(b) The philosophy, purposes and objectives of the CRNP program shall be developed and clearly stated by the faculty and be reviewed and revised at stated time intervals by this group.
(c) The philosophy and purposes of the CRNP program must be consistent with currently accepted social, educational and CRNP standards.
Authority The provisions of this § 21.372 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.372 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2667.
Cross References The provisions of this § 21.373 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.373 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2667.
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 21.363 (relating to approval process); and 49 Pa. Code § 21.369 (relating to general curriculum requirements).
§ 21.374. Selection and admission standards.
(a) Policies and procedures related to the selection and admission of students are the responsibility of the individual program. Consideration must be given to scholastic aptitude, academic achievement, personal qualities and physical and emotional health necessary to fulfill the objectives of the program.
(b) Students admitted to CRNP programs shall meet the requirements for admission to the university or college for a masters degree in nursing program and additional requirements that may be established for the CRNP program.
(c) Students admitted to CRNP programs shall have successfully completed the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning in a nursing program.
(d) Students admitted to CRNP programs shall be currently licensed as a registered nurse (RN) or, if enrolled in an RN to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or RN to Nursing Doctorate (ND) program, shall complete all competencies for undergraduate requirements prior to taking graduate courses.
Authority The provisions of this § 21.374 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.374 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2667.
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 21.363 (relating to approval process).
§ 21.375. Advanced standing.
The school shall have a written policy consistent with its philosophy and objectives concerning criteria for granting advanced standing. The policy of masters degree programs must be consistent with that of the college or university.
Authority The provisions of this § 21.375 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.375 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2667.
Cross References The provisions of this § 21.376 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.376 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2667.
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 21.363 (relating to approval process).
§ 21.377. Custody of records.
(a) When a program closes, the college or university is responsible for the safekeeping of the records of students for at least 50 years after graduation of the last class.
(b) If the college or university also closes, advice should be obtained from the Board concerning the permanent safekeeping and availability of the records of the school of nursing.
Authority The provisions of this § 21.377 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).
Source The provisions of this § 21.377 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2667.
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 21.363 (relating to approval process).
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