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In addition to words and terms defined in §54.1-3030 of the Code of Virginia, the following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Clinical nurse specialist" means a licensed registered nurse who holds:
1. A master's degree from a board-approved program which prepares the nurse to provide advanced clinical nursing services; and
2. Specialty certification from a national certifying organization acceptable to the board or an exception available from March 1, 1990, to July 1, 1990.
§§54.1-2400 and 54.1-3005 of the Code of Virginia.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §1.1, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 21, Issue 21, eff. July 27, 2005; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
A. Any person regulated by this chapter who provides direct patient care shall, while on duty, wear identification which that is clearly visible and indicates the person's first and last name and the appropriate title for the license, certification, or registration issued to such person by the board under which he is practicing in that setting.
C. Each licensee shall maintain a record of his current mailing address with the board, and any change of address by a licensee shall be submitted in writing to the board within 30 days of such change. All notices required by law and by this chapter to be mailed by the board to any licensee shall be validly given when mailed to the latest address on file with the board.
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; amended, Virginia Register Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
1. Submit to the board, at least 12 months in advance of expected opening date, a statement of intent to establish a nursing education program along with an application fee of $1,200.
e. Availability of clinical training facilities for the program as evidenced by letters of support indicating a willingness and the ability to provide a clinical site for training copies of contracts or letters of agreement specifying the responsibilities of the respective parties and indicating sufficient availability of clinical experiences for the number of students in the program;
g. Evidence of financial resources for the planning, implementation and continuation of the program with budget projections for three years; and
C. The Education Special Conference Committee (the "committee"), comprised composed of not less than two members of the board, shall, in accordance with §2.2-4019 of the Code of Virginia, receive and review applications and the report of the site visit and shall make recommendations to the board regarding the granting or denial of approval of the program application.
2. If the committee recommendation is to deny approval of the program application, no further action will be required of the board unless the program requests a hearing before the board or a panel thereof in accordance with §2.2-4020 and subdivision 9 of §54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §2.1, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
18VAC90-20-50. Provisional approval.
B. The committee shall, in accordance with §2.2-4019 of the Code of Virginia, make recommendations to the board for the to grant or denial of deny provisional approval.
b. The program director shall submit quarterly progress reports to the board which shall include evidence of progress toward application for program approval and other information as required by the board.
2. If the committee recommendation is to deny provisional approval, no further action will be required of the board unless the program requests a hearing before the board or a panel thereof in accordance with §2.2-4020 and subdivision 9 of §54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §2.2, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
1. A self-evaluation report of compliance with Article 2 (18VAC90-20-70 et seq.) of this part has been submitted;
B. The committee shall, in accordance with §2.2-4019 of the Code of Virginia, receive and review the self-evaluation, the NCLEX results and survey reports and shall make a recommendation to the board for the granting or denial of approval or for continuance of provisional approval.
C. If the committee's recommendation is to deny approval, no further action will be required of the board unless the program requests a hearing before the board or a panel thereof in accordance with §2.2-4020 and subdivision 11 of §54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §2.3, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004.
Amended, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 12, eff. March 21, 2007; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
18VAC90-20-65
18VAC90-20-65. Continued approval. (Repealed.)
For the purpose of continued approval of a program, the board may accept evidence of accreditation by a nursing education accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; repealed, Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
A. The governing or parent institution offering nursing education programs shall be approved or accredited by the appropriate state agencies or by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
C. The director of the nursing education program shall be hold an unencumbered license as a registered nurse licensed or a multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in the Commonwealth, with the additional education and experience necessary to administer, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing education program. The program shall provide evidence that the director has authority to:
D. An organizational plan shall indicate the lines of authority and communication of the nursing education program to the controlling body; to other departments within the controlling institution; to the cooperating agencies; and to the advisory committee, if one exists.
E. There shall be evidence of financial support and resources sufficient to meet the goals of the nursing education program. The program director of the nursing education program shall be responsible for the budget recommendations and administration, consistent with the established policies of the controlling agency.
§§54.1-2400 and Chapter 30 (§54.1-3000 et seq.) of Title 54.1 54.1-3005 of the Code of Virginia.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §2.4, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
1. Every member of the nursing faculty, including the program director, shall hold a current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse or a multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia. Persons providing instruction in topics other than nursing shall not be required to hold a license as a registered nurse.
2. Every member of a nursing faculty supervising the clinical practice of students shall meet the licensure requirements of the jurisdiction in which that practice occurs.
3. The program director and each member of the nursing faculty shall maintain professional competence through such activities as nursing practice, continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses, research projects and professional writing.
4. For baccalaureate degree programs:
a. The program director shall hold a doctoral degree.
b. Every member of the nursing faculty shall hold a graduate degree. Faculty members with a graduate degree with a major other than in nursing shall have a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.
c. Other members of the nursing faculty shall hold a baccalaureate degree, preferably with a major in nursing.
(1) The program director shall submit a request for initial exception in writing for consideration at a regular board meeting prior to the term academic year during which the nursing faculty member is scheduled to teach or whenever an unexpected vacancy has occurred.
(2) The program director shall submit the request for continuing exception in writing for consideration at a regular board meeting prior to the next term academic year during which the nursing faculty member is scheduled to teach.
c. The executive director of the board shall be authorized to make the initial decision on requests for exceptions. Any appeal of that decision shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§9-6.14:1 (§2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia)
1. The number of faculty shall be sufficient to prepare the students to achieve the objectives of the educational program and to ensure safety for patients to whom students provide care.
2. When students are giving direct care to patients, the ratio of students to faculty shall not exceed 10 students to one faculty member, and the faculty shall be on site solely to supervise students.
3. When preceptors are utilized for specified learning experiences in clinical settings, the ratio shall not exceed 15 students to one faculty member may supervise up to 15 students.
2. Design, implement, teach, evaluate and revise the curriculum;
4. Participate in academic advisement and counseling of students;
5. Provide opportunities for student and graduate evaluation of curriculum and teaching and program effectiveness; and
6. Document actions taken in faculty and committee meetings.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §2.6, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
18VAC90-20-95. Preceptorships.
C. D. Preceptorships shall include:
18VAC90-20-96. Clinical practice of students.
A. In accordance with §54.1-3001 of the Code of Virginia, a nursing student, while enrolled in an approved nursing program, may perform tasks that would constitute the practice of nursing. The student shall be responsible and accountable for the safe performance of those direct patient care tasks to which he has been assigned.
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
18VAC90-20-110. School records; student records; school bulletin or catalogue.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §2.8, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
A. Curriculum shall reflect the philosophy and objectives of the nursing education program and shall be consistent with the law governing the practice of nursing.
B. Nursing education programs preparing for practical nursing licensure shall include:
1. Principles and practice Didactic content and supervised clinical experience in nursing encompassing the attainment and maintenance of physical and mental health and the prevention of illness for individuals and groups throughout the life cycle and in a variety of clinical settings;
2. Basic concepts Concepts of the nursing process that include conducting a focused nursing assessment of the client status that includes decision making about who and when to inform, identifying client needs, planning for episodic nursing care, implementing appropriate aspects of client care, and contributing to data collection and the evaluation of client outcomes;
3. Basic concepts Concepts of anatomy, physiology, chemistry and, microbiology and the behavioral sciences;
4. Basic concepts Concepts of communication, growth and development, interpersonal relations, and patient education and cultural diversity, including:
5. Basic concepts Concepts of ethics and the vocational and legal aspects of nursing, including:
b. Patient rights; and
c. Prevention of patient abuse, neglect and abandonment; and
d. Professional responsibility; and
e. History and trends in nursing and health care;
6. Basic concepts Concepts of pharmacology, nutrition and diet therapy;
a. Respect for cultural differences, values, preferences and expressed needs;
d. Prevention and appropriate response to situations of bioterrorism and domestic violence; and
8. Development of management and supervisory skills.
C. Nursing In addition to meeting curriculum requirements set forth in subsection B of this section, nursing education programs preparing for registered nurse licensure shall also include:
1. Theory and practice in nursing, encompassing the attainment and maintenance of physical and mental health and the prevention of illness throughout the life cycle for individuals, groups and communities;
2. Concepts of the nursing process;
3. Concepts of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and microbiology;
4. Sociology, psychology, communications, growth and development, interpersonal relations, group dynamics, cultural diversity and humanities;
5. Concepts of pharmacology, nutrition and diet therapy, and pathophysiology;
6. Concepts of ethics, and the professional and legal aspects of nursing, including:
c. Prevention of patient abuse, neglect and abandonment.
7. Concepts of leadership, delegation, management and patient education.
1. Didactic content and supervised clinical experiences in conducting a comprehensive nursing assessment that includes:
2. Didactic content and supervised experiences in:
b. Development of leadership skills and knowledge of the rules and principles for delegation of nursing tasks;
c. Involvement of clients in decision making and a plan of care;
3. Concepts of pathophysiology; and
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §2.9, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 22, Issue 21, eff. July 26, 2006; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
18VAC90-20-130. Resources, facilities and services.
C. Classrooms, conference rooms, laboratories, clinical facilities and offices shall be available sufficient to meet the objectives of the nursing education program and the needs of the students, faculty, administration and staff.
D. The library program shall have learning resources that are current, pertinent and accessible to students and faculty, and sufficient in number to meet the needs of the students and faculty.
2. Provide that faculty members or preceptors be present in the clinical setting to which when students are assigned for direct patient care.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §2.10, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
1. Change in the program director, governing body or parent institution;
2. Change in accreditation status; or
3. Change in content of curriculum, faculty or method of delivery that affects 25% or more of the hours of instruction;
4. Change in financial resources that could substantively affect the nursing education program;
5. Change in the physical location of the program; and
3. 6. A final report with findings and recommendations from the accrediting body.
B. Curriculum Other curriculum or faculty changes shall be reported to the board with the annual report required in 18VAC90-20-160 A.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §2.11, eff. July 12, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
B. If a program falls below 80% for two consecutive years, the board shall conduct a site visit and place the program on conditional approval. If a program falls below 80% for three consecutive years, the board may withdraw program approval.
1. A program that is not accredited as prescribed has not achieved accreditation as defined in 18VAC90-20-65 18VAC90-20-10 shall be reevaluated at least every eight years for a practical nursing program and every six years for a registered nursing program by submission of a comprehensive self-evaluation report based on Article 2 (18VAC90-20-70 et seq.) of this part, and a survey visit by a representative(s) of the board on dates mutually acceptable to the institution and the board.
2. A program that has maintained accreditation as prescribed defined in 18VAC90-20-65 18VAC90-20-10 shall be reevaluated at least every eight 10 years by submission of a comprehensive self-evaluation report as provided by the board. As evidence of compliance with specific requirements of this chapter, the board may accept the most recent study report, site visit report and final decision letter from the accrediting body. The board may require additional information or a site visit to ensure compliance with requirements of this chapter. If accreditation has been withdrawn or a program has been placed on probation, the board shall conduct an on-site survey visit within one year of such action. If a program fails to submit the documentation required in this subdivision, the requirements of subdivision 1 of this subsection shall apply.
C. The Education Special Conference Committee (the "committee"), comprised composed of not less than two members of the board, shall, in accordance with §2.2-4019 of the Code of Virginia, receive and review the self-evaluation and survey reports and shall make a recommendation to the board for to grant of continued or conditional approval, place the program on conditional approval or withdraw approval.
a. The committee shall receive and review reports of progress toward correcting identified deficiencies and, when a final report is received at the end of the specified time showing correction of deficiencies, make a recommendation to the board for to grant of continued approval, continue the program on conditional approval or withdraw approval.
b. If the governing institution nursing education program fails to correct the identified deficiencies within the time specified by an order of the board, the board may withdraw the approval following a formal hearing.
c. The governing institution may request a formal hearing before the board or a panel thereof pursuant to §2.2-4020 and subdivision 9 of §54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia if it objects to any action of the board relating to conditional approval.
D. Interim visits shall be made to the institution by board representatives at any time within the eight-year approval period either by request or as deemed necessary by the board.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §2.13, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Virginia Register Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
18VAC90-20-190
B. A candidate shall be eligible to take the examination (i) upon receipt by the board of the completed application, fee and an official transcript from the nursing education program; and (ii) when a determination has been made that no grounds exist upon which the board may deny licensure pursuant to §54.1-3007 of the Code of Virginia.
F. The board shall not release examination results of a candidate to any individual or agency without written authorization from the applicant or licensee.
G. F. Practice of nursing pending receipt of examination results.
H. G. Applicants who fail the examination.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §3.1, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; Volume 16, Issue 13, eff. April 12, 2000; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §3.2, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 18, Issue 21, eff. July 31, 2002; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
B. No less than 30 days prior to the last day of the licensee's birth month, an application a notice for renewal of license shall be mailed by the board to the last known address of each licensee, who is currently licensed.
C. The licensee shall complete the application renewal form and return submit it with the required fee.
D. Failure to receive the application for renewal form shall not relieve the licensee of the responsibility for renewing the license by the expiration date.
F. Any person practicing nursing during the time a license has lapsed shall be considered an illegal practitioner and shall be subject to prosecution under the provisions of §54.1-3008 of the Code of Virginia.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §3.4, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
2. Provide evidence of completing 15 hours of continuing education in nursing approved by a regionally accredited educational institution or professional nursing organization or of passage of National Council Licensing Examination during the period in which the license has been lapsed.
D. A nurse whose license has been suspended or revoked by the board may apply for reinstatement by filing a reinstatement application, fulfilling requirements for continuing competency as required in subsection B of this section and paying the fee for reinstatement after suspension or revocation. A nurse whose license has been revoked may not apply for reinstatement sooner than three years from entry of the order of revocation.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §3.5, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 16, Issue 13, eff. April 12, 2000; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 21, Issue 20, eff. July 13, 2005; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
18VAC90-20-275
18VAC90-20-275. Clinical nurse specialist education programs.
A. An approved program shall be offered by: 1. A nationally accredited in a school of nursing that holds accreditation as defined in 18VAC90-20-10 that is within a regionally accredited college or university that offers a master's graduate degree in nursing designed to prepare a registered nurse for advanced practice in a clinical specialty in nursing; or.
2. B. A college or university that offers a master's degree consistent with the requirements of a national certifying organization as defined in 18VAC90-20-10 program that is in the process of obtaining and has not been denied accreditation may be considered by the board as an approved program for the purpose of registering a person who graduated during the accrediting process.
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; amended, Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
18VAC90-20-280
2. Submit evidence of graduation a graduate degree in nursing from an approved program as defined in 18VAC90-20-275;
3. Submit evidence of current specialty certification as a clinical nurse specialist from a national certifying organization as defined in 18VAC90-20-10 acceptable to the board or has an exception available from March 1, 1990, to July 1, 1990; and
1. Registration as a clinical nurse specialist shall be renewed biennially at the same time the registered nurse license is renewed. If registered as a clinical nurse specialist with a multistate licensure privilege to practice in Virginia as a registered nurse, a licensee born in even-numbered years shall renew his license by the last day of the birth month in even- numbered years and a licensee born in odd-numbered years shall renew his license by the last day of the birth month in odd-numbered years.
2. The clinical nurse specialist shall complete the renewal application form and return submit it with the required fee and evidence of current specialty certification unless registered in accordance with an exception.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §3.10, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 21, Issue 21, eff. July 27, 2005; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
A. The board has the authority to deny, revoke or suspend a license or multistate licensure privilege issued, or to otherwise discipline a licensee or holder of a multistate licensure privilege upon proof that the licensee or holder of a multistate licensure privilege has violated any of the provisions of §4.1-3007 §54.1-3007 of the Code of Virginia. For the purpose of establishing allegations to be included in the notice of hearing, the board has adopted the following definitions:
a. Performing acts beyond the limits of the practice of professional or practical nursing as defined in Chapter 30 (§54.1-3000 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia, or as provided by §§54.1-2901 and 54.1-2957 of the Code of Virginia;
l. Entering into a relationship with a patient or client that constitutes a professional boundary violation in which the nurse uses his professional position to take advantage of a patient or client's the vulnerability of a patient, a client or his family, to include but not limited to actions that result in personal gain at the expense of the patient or client, a nontherapeutic personal involvement or sexual conduct with a patient or client;
m. Violating state laws relating to the privacy of patient information, including but not limited to §32.1-127.1:03 of the Code of Virginia; or
n. o. Violating any provision of this chapter.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §4.1, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 3, eff. December 3, 1998; Volume 16, Issue 3, eff. November 24, 1999; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 21, Issue 21, eff. July 27, 2005; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
18VAC90-20-370
18VAC90-20-370. Establishing a medication administration training program.
A. A program provider wishing to establish a medication administration training program pursuant to §54.1-3408 of the Code of Virginia shall submit an application to the board at least 90 days in advance of the expected beginning date.
C. If approval is denied, the program provider may request a hearing before the board, and the provisions of the Administrative Process Act shall apply (§9-6.14:1 (§2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).
§§54.1-2400 and 54.1-3000 et seq. 54.1-3005 of the Code of Virginia.
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §6.1, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
18VAC90-20-390
18VAC90-20-390. Content.
The curriculum shall include a minimum of 24 32 hours of classroom instruction and practice in the following:
Derived from VR 495-01-1 §6.3, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 5, Issue 5, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 6, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 6, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 7, Issue 6, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 7, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 7, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008.
18VAC90-20-410
18VAC90-20-410. Requirements for protocol for administration of adult immunization.
Pursuant to provisions of §54.1-3408 of the Code of Virginia, a protocol shall be submitted to the board prior to the administration of an adult immunization program which that includes the following: