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NE Code § 38-2219 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2219 - Health maintenance activities; authorized.

38-2219.  Health maintenance activities; authorized.(1) The Nurse Practice Act does not prohibit performance of health maintenance activities by a designated care aide for a competent adult at the direction of such adult or at the direction of a caretaker for a minor child or incompetent adult.(2) Health maintenance activities are those activities which enable the minor child or adult to live in his or her home and community. Such activities are those specialized procedures, beyond activities of daily living, which the minor child or adult is unable to perform for himself or herself and which the attending physician or registered nurse determines can be safely performed in the home and community by a designated care aide as directed by a competent adult or caretaker.(3) A competent adult is someone who has the capability and capacity to make an informed decision.(4) For purposes of this section, caretaker means a person who (a) is directly and personally involved in providing care for a minor child or incompetent adult and (b) is the parent, foster parent, family member, friend, or legal guardian of such minor child or incompetent adult.Source   Laws 1995, LB 563, § 9;   Laws 1997, LB 66, § 1;  Laws 1999, LB 594, § 41;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.30;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 775.
NE Code § 38-2220 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2220 - Nursing; license; application; requirements.

38-2220.  Nursing; license; application; requirements.An applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse shall submit satisfactory proof that the applicant has completed four years of high school study or its equivalent as determined by the board and has completed the basic professional curriculum in and holds a diploma from an accredited program of registered nursing approved by the board. There is no minimum age requirement for licensure as a registered nurse. Graduates of foreign nursing programs shall pass a board-approved examination and, unless a graduate of a nursing program in Canada, provide a satisfactory evaluation of the education program attended by the applicant from a board-approved foreign credentials evaluation service.Source   Laws 1953, c. 245, § 7, p. 841;   Laws 1965, c. 414, § 2, p. 1323;   Laws 1974, LB 811, § 12;   Laws 1975, LB 422, § 8;   Laws 1980, LB 847, § 4;   Laws 1989, LB 344, § 6;   Laws 1995, LB 563, § 17;   Laws 1997, LB 752, § 157;  Laws 1999, LB 594, § 37;  Laws 2002, LB 1062, § 23;  Laws 2003, LB 242, § 44;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.13;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 776;  Laws 2017, LB88, § 71.  Cross References  Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.Annotations The Board of Nursing has power to deny a license upon proof applicant is guilty of unprofessional conduct, and upon review de novo district court may not substitute its own judgment on that issue. Scott v. State ex rel. Board of Nursing, 196 Neb. 681, 244 N.W.2d 683 (1976).
NE Code § 38-2221 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2221 - Practical nursing; license; requirements.

38-2221.  Practical nursing; license; requirements.An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit satisfactory proof that the applicant has completed four years of high school study or its equivalent as determined by the board and has completed the basic curriculum in and holds a diploma from an approved program of nursing. There is no minimum age requirement for licensure as a licensed practical nurse.Source   Laws 1955, c. 272, § 8, p. 859;   Laws 1974, LB 811, § 13;   Laws 1975, LB 422, § 17;   Laws 1980, LB 847, § 19;   Laws 1989, LB 344, § 7;   Laws 1995, LB 563, § 32;   Laws 1997, LB 752, § 158;  Laws 1999, LB 594, § 42;  Laws 2003, LB 242, § 47;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.37;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 777. Cross References  Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
NE Code § 38-2222 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2222 - Nursing; license; examination.

38-2222.  Nursing; license; examination.An applicant for a license as a registered nurse or as a licensed practical nurse shall pass an examination as prescribed by the board in rules and regulations.Source   Laws 1953, c. 245, § 8(1), p. 841;   Laws 1975, LB 422, § 9;   Laws 1980, LB 847, § 5;   Laws 1983, LB 472, § 2;   Laws 1987, LB 473, § 23;   Laws 1994, LB 1210, § 57;   Laws 1995, LB 563, § 18;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.14;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 778.
NE Code § 38-2223 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2223 - Registered nurse; licensed practical nurse; reciprocity; continuing competency requirements; military spouse; temporary license.

38-2223.  Registered nurse; licensed practical nurse; reciprocity; continuing competency requirements; military spouse; temporary license.(1) An applicant for a license as a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse based on licensure in another jurisdiction shall meet the continuing competency requirements as specified in rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the board in addition to the standards set by the board pursuant to section 38-126.(2) An applicant who is a military spouse may apply for a temporary license as provided in section 38-129.01.Source   Laws 1953, c. 245, § 8(2), p. 841;   Laws 1975, LB 422, § 10;   Laws 1980, LB 847, § 6;   Laws 1995, LB 563, § 19;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.15;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 779;  Laws 2017, LB88, § 72.  Annotations The Board of Nursing has power to deny a license upon proof applicant is guilty of unprofessional conduct, and upon review de novo district court may not substitute its own judgment on that issue. Scott v. State ex rel. Board of Nursing, 196 Neb. 681, 244 N.W.2d 683 (1976).
NE Code § 38-2224 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2224 - Nursing license; reciprocity; compact requirements.

38-2224.  Nursing license; reciprocity; compact requirements.Before recognizing a home state license to practice nursing issued by a state which is a party to the Nurse Licensure Compact, the board shall determine that such state's qualifications for a nursing license are substantially equivalent to or more stringent than the minimum qualifications for issuance of a Nebraska license under the Nurse Practice Act.Source  Laws 2000, LB 523, § 4;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.19;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 780. Cross References  Nurse Licensure Compact, see sections 71-1795 to 71-1795.02.
NE Code § 38-2225 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2225 - Nursing; temporary license; issuance; conditions; how long valid; extension.

38-2225.  Nursing; temporary license; issuance; conditions; how long valid; extension.(1) A temporary license to practice nursing may be issued to:(a) An individual seeking to obtain licensure or reinstatement of his or her license as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse when he or she has not practiced nursing in the last five years. A temporary license issued under this subdivision is valid only for the duration of the review course of study and only for nursing practice required for the review course of study;(b) Graduates of approved programs of nursing who have passed the licensure examination, pending the completion of application for Nebraska licensure as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. A temporary license issued under this subdivision is valid for a period not to exceed sixty days;(c) Nurses currently licensed in another state as either a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse who have graduated from an educational program approved by the board, pending completion of application for Nebraska licensure as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. A temporary license issued under this subdivision shall be valid for a period not to exceed sixty days; or(d) Military spouses as provided in section 38-129.01.(2) A temporary license issued pursuant to subdivision (1)(a), (b), or (c) of this section may be extended by the department, with the recommendation of the board.Source   Laws 1953, c. 245, § 8(3), p. 841;   Laws 1975, LB 422, § 11;   Laws 1980, LB 847, § 7;   Laws 1994, LB 1210, § 58;   Laws 1995, LB 563, § 20;  Laws 2002, LB 1062, § 24;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.16;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 781;  Laws 2017, LB88, § 73.  Annotations The Board of Nursing has power to deny a license upon proof applicant is guilty of unprofessional conduct, and upon review de novo district court may not substitute its own judgment on that issue. Scott v. State ex rel. Board of Nursing, 196 Neb. 681, 244 N.W.2d 683 (1976).
NE Code § 38-2226 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2226 - License on inactive status; reinstatement.

38-2226.  License on inactive status; reinstatement.Any licensed practical nurse or registered nurse whose license has been placed on inactive status due to a change in primary state of residence under the Nurse Licensure Compact may apply to reinstate his or her license upon (1) change in primary state of residence back to Nebraska or to another noncompact state, (2) meeting the continuing competency requirements, and (3) paying the renewal fee.Source Laws 2007, LB463, § 782. Cross References  Nurse Licensure Compact, see sections 71-1795 to 71-1795.02.
NE Code § 38-2227 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2227 - Fees.

38-2227.  Fees.The department shall establish and collect fees for credentialing under the Nurse Practice Act as provided in sections 38-151 to 38-157.Source Laws 2007, LB463, § 783.
NE Code § 38-2228 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2228 - Nursing; use of title; restriction.

38-2228.  Nursing; use of title; restriction.(1) In the interest of public safety and consumer awareness, it is unlawful for any person to use the title nurse in reference to himself or herself in any capacity, except individuals who are or have been licensed as a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse. A Christian Science nurse may refer to himself or herself only as a Christian Science nurse.(2) The terms "nurse", "registered nurse", and "licensed practical nurse" include persons licensed as registered nurses or licensed practical nurses by a state that is a party to the Nurse Licensure Compact. Unless the context otherwise indicates or unless doing so would be inconsistent with the compact, nurses practicing in this state under a license issued by a state that is a party to the compact have the same rights and obligations as imposed by the laws of this state on licensees licensed under the Nurse Practice Act. The department has the authority to determine whether a right or obligation imposed on licensees applies to nurses practicing in this state under a license issued by a state that is a party to the compact, unless that determination is inconsistent with the compact.Source   Laws 1995, LB 563, § 6;   Laws 1996, LB 1155, § 25;  Laws 2000, LB 523, § 7;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.17;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 784. Cross References  Nurse Licensure Compact, see sections 71-1795 to 71-1795.02.
NE Code § 38-2229 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2229 - Nursing; license; title or abbreviation; use.

38-2229.  Nursing; license; title or abbreviation; use.Any person who holds a license to practice as a registered nurse in this state has the right to use the title Registered Nurse and the abbreviation R.N. No other person shall assume or use such title or abbreviation or any words, letters, signs, or devices to indicate that the person using the same is authorized to practice registered nursing.Source   Laws 1953, c. 245, § 10, p. 842;   Laws 1992, LB 1019, § 43;   Laws 1995, LB 563, § 21;  Laws 2002, LB 1062, § 25;  Laws 2005, LB 256, § 28;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1,132.18;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 785.
NE Code § 38-2230 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2230 - Practical nursing; license; title or abbreviation; use.

38-2230.  Practical nursing; license; title or abbreviation; use.Any person who holds a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in this state shall have the right to use the title Licensed Practical Nurse and the abbreviation L.P.N. No other person shall assume or use such title or abbreviation or any words, letters, signs, or devices to indicate that the person using the same is authorized to practice practical nursing in this state.Source   Laws 1955, c. 272, § 12, p. 860;   Laws 1995, LB 563, § 33;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.41;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 786.
NE Code § 38-2231 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2231 - Disciplinary actions; limitations imposed by compact.

38-2231.  Disciplinary actions; limitations imposed by compact.(1) In order to effectuate the transition into compact administration, the board shall require all licensees entering into or becoming subject to an order of probation or other disciplinary action that limits practice or requires monitoring to agree, as of the date of the order, not to practice in any other state which is a party to the Nurse Licensure Compact during the term of such probation or disciplinary action without prior authorization from the other party state.(2) Any licensee subject to disciplinary action, such as revocation, suspension, probation, or any other action which affects a licensee's authorization to practice, on the effective date of entering the compact, is not entitled to a multistate license privilege while such disciplinary action is in effect unless practice in another state is authorized by this state and any other state in which the licensee wishes to practice.Source  Laws 2000, LB 523, § 3;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.38;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 787. Cross References  Nurse Licensure Compact, see sections 71-1795 to 71-1795.02.
NE Code § 38-2232 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2232 - Nursing program; application.

38-2232.  Nursing program; application.An institution desiring to conduct a program of nursing shall apply to the board and submit evidence to the board that it is prepared to carry out the prescribed basic nursing curriculum and to meet the other standards established by the Nurse Practice Act and by the board.Source   Laws 1953, c. 245, § 15(1), p. 843;   Laws 1955, c. 272, § 6, p. 858;   Laws 1980, LB 847, § 10;   Laws 1995, LB 563, § 24;  Laws 2002, LB 1062, § 27;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.24;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 788.
NE Code § 38-2233 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2233 - Nursing program; application; form.

38-2233.  Nursing program; application; form.An application to conduct a program of nursing shall be made in writing upon a form to be approved and furnished by the board.Source   Laws 1953, c. 245, § 15(2), p. 843;   Laws 1955, c. 272, § 7, p. 858;   Laws 1995, LB 563, § 25;  Laws 2002, LB 1062, § 28;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.25;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 789.
NE Code § 38-2234 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2234 - Nursing program; survey; report; approval.

38-2234.  Nursing program; survey; report; approval.A survey of the program institution shall be made by the executive director or other representative appointed by the board, who shall submit a written report of the survey to the board. If, in the opinion of the board, the program meets the requirements for approval, the board shall approve the program.Source   Laws 1953, c. 245, § 15(3), p. 843;   Laws 1995, LB 563, § 26;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.26;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 790.
NE Code § 38-2235 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2235 - Nursing programs; survey; report.

38-2235.  Nursing programs; survey; report.The board shall, through the executive director or other representative appointed by the board, survey all programs of nursing in the state at time intervals to be determined by the board through rules and regulations. Written reports of such surveys shall be submitted to the board. The board shall act on the report to grant or deny continuing approval of the program.Source   Laws 1953, c. 245, § 15(4), p. 844;   Laws 1975, LB 422, § 13;   Laws 1995, LB 563, § 27;  Laws 1999, LB 594, § 40;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.27;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 791.
NE Code § 38-2236 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2236 - Nursing programs; failure to maintain standards; notice; discontinue; hearing.

38-2236.  Nursing programs; failure to maintain standards; notice; discontinue; hearing.If the board determines that any approved program of nursing is not maintaining the standards required by the statutes, rules, and regulations, notice in writing, specifying the defect or defects, shall be immediately given to the program. A program which fails to correct these conditions to the satisfaction of the board within a reasonable time shall be discontinued after hearing.Source   Laws 1953, c. 245, § 15(5), p. 844;   Laws 1980, LB 847, § 11;   Laws 1995, LB 563, § 28;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.28;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 792.
NE Code § 38-2237 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2237 - Intravenous therapy; requirements.

38-2237.  Intravenous therapy; requirements.(1) A licensed practical nurse may provide intravenous therapy if he or she (a) holds a valid license issued before May 1, 2016, by the department pursuant to the Licensed Practical Nurse-Certified Practice Act as such act existed on such date, (b) graduates from an approved program of practical nursing on or after May 1, 2016, or (c) holds a valid license as a licensed practical nurse issued on or before May 1, 2016, and completes, within five years after August 24, 2017, (i) an eight-hour didactic course in intravenous therapy which shall include, but not be limited to, peripheral intravenous lines, central lines, and legal aspects of intravenous therapy and (ii) an approved employer-specific intravenous therapy skills course.(2) This section does not require a licensed practical nurse who does not provide intravenous therapy in the course of employment to complete the course described in subdivision (1)(c)(ii) of this section.Source Laws 2017, LB88, § 69.
NE Code § 38-2238 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2238 - Licenses issued under Licensed Practical Nurse-Certified Practice Act; how treated.

38-2238.  Licenses issued under Licensed Practical Nurse-Certified Practice Act; how treated.On and after November 1, 2017, all licenses issued pursuant to the Licensed Practical Nurse-Certified Practice Act before such date shall be renewed as licenses to practice as a licensed practical nurse pursuant to section 38-2221.Source Laws 2017, LB88, § 74.
NE Code § 38-2301 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2301 - Act, how cited.

38-2301.  Act, how cited.Sections 38-2301 to 38-2324 shall be known and may be cited as the Nurse Practitioner Practice Act.Source   Laws 1981, LB 379, § 1;   Laws 1984, LB 724, § 2;   Laws 1996, LB 414, § 11;  Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 26;  Laws 2005, LB 256, § 47;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1704;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 793;  Laws 2012, LB1042, § 1;  Laws 2015, LB107, § 2.
NE Code § 38-2302 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2302 - Definitions, where found.

38-2302.  Definitions, where found.For purposes of the Nurse Practitioner Practice Act and elsewhere in the Uniform Credentialing Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 38-2303 to 38-2314.01 apply.Source   Laws 1981, LB 379, § 3;   Laws 1984, LB 724, § 3;   Laws 1992, LB 1019, § 70;   Laws 1996, LB 414, § 13;  Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 28;  Laws 2005, LB 256, § 48;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1706;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 794;  Laws 2015, LB107, § 3.
NE Code § 38-2303 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2303 - Approved certification program, defined.

38-2303.  Approved certification program, defined.Approved certification program means a certification process for nurse practitioners utilized by an approved certifying body that (1) requires evidence of completion of a formal program of study in the nurse practitioner clinical specialty, (2) requires successful completion of a nationally recognized certification examination developed by the approved certifying body, (3) provides an ongoing recertification program, and (4) is approved by the board.Source   Laws 1984, LB 724, § 7;   Laws 1996, LB 414, § 20;  Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 38;  Laws 2005, LB 256, § 53;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1716.02;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 795.
NE Code § 38-2304 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2304 - Approved certifying body, defined.

38-2304.  Approved certifying body, defined.Approved certifying body means a national certification organization which certifies qualified licensed nurses for advanced practice in a clinical specialty area and which (1) requires eligibility criteria related to education and practice, (2) offers an examination in an advanced nursing area which meets current psychometric guidelines and tests, and (3) is approved by the board.Source   Laws 1984, LB 724, § 6;   Laws 1996, LB 414, § 19;  Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 37;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1716.01;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 796.
NE Code § 38-2305 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2305 - Approved nurse practitioner program, defined.

38-2305.  Approved nurse practitioner program, defined.Approved nurse practitioner program means a program which:(1) Is a graduate-level program accredited by a national accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education;(2) Includes, but is not limited to, instruction in biological, behavioral, and health sciences relevant to practice as a nurse practitioner in a specific clinical area; and(3) For the specialties of women's health and neonatal, grants a post-master certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree for all applicants who graduated on or after July 1, 2007, and for all other specialties, grants a post-master certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree for all applicants who graduated on or after July 19, 1996.Source   Laws 1981, LB 379, § 14;   Laws 1984, LB 724, § 12;   Laws 1993, LB 536, § 67;   Laws 1996, LB 414, § 22;  Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 41;  Laws 2005, LB 256, § 56;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1717;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 797;  Laws 2017, LB88, § 75.
NE Code § 38-2306 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2306 - Board, defined.

38-2306.  Board, defined.Board means the Board of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.Source   Laws 1981, LB 379, § 5;   Laws 1996, LB 414, § 15;  Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 30;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1708;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 798.
NE Code § 38-2307 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2307 - Boards, defined.

38-2307.  Boards, defined.Boards means the Board of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and the Board of Nursing of the State of Nebraska.Source   Laws 1984, LB 724, § 4;   Laws 1996, LB 414, § 16;  Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 31;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1709.01;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 799.