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24 DE Code § 1919. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19. Nursing|§ 1919. Nursing educational programs.

§ 1919. Nursing educational programs. (a) An institution desiring to conduct a nursing education program shall apply to the Board and submit satisfactory evidence that it is ready and qualified to instruct students in the prescribed basic curriculum for educating nurses and that it is prepared to meet other standards which may be established by the Board. The Board may authorize the temporary operation of a nursing education program pending evaluation for approval. The Board shall grant approval in writing. The Board may visit and survey any nursing education program at any reasonable time. (b) If the Board determines that any approved nursing education program is not maintaining the standards required by this chapter and by the Board, written notice thereof, specifying the deficiency and the time within which the same shall be corrected, shall immediately be given to the program. The Board shall withdraw such program's approval if it fails to correct the specified deficiency, and such nursing education program shall discontinue its operation; provided, however, that the Board shall grant a hearing to such program upon written application and extend the period for correcting specified deficiency upon good cause being shown. (c) An approved nursing education program which plans substantive changes, as defined in the Board's rules and regulations, shall obtain the written approval of the Board prior to the date of the change. (d) Any nursing education program in the State that is recognized as an approved program by the Board of Nursing on or after July 1, 1983, shall be deemed to be an approved education program for the purpose of this chapter. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  1918;  54 Del. Laws, c. 153;  64 Del. Laws, c. 26, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1923. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19. Nursing|§ 1923. Temporary suspension; pending hearing.

§ 1923. Temporary suspension; pending hearing. In the event of a formal or informal complaint concerning the activity of a licensee that presents a clear and immediate danger to the public health, safety or welfare, the Board may temporarily suspend the person's license, pending a hearing, upon the written order of the Secretary of State or the Secretary's designee, with the concurrence of the Board chair or the Board chair's designee. An order temporarily suspending a license may not be issued unless the person or the person's attorney received at least 24 hours' written or oral notice before the temporary suspension so that the person or the person's attorney may file a written response to the proposed suspension. The decision as to whether to issue the temporary order of suspension will be decided on the written submissions. An order of temporary suspension pending a hearing may remain in effect for no longer than 60 days from the date of the issuance of the order unless the temporarily suspended person requests a continuance of the hearing date. If the temporarily suspended person requests a continuance, the order of temporary suspension remains in effect until the hearing is convened and a decision is rendered by the Board. A person whose license has been temporarily suspended pursuant to this section may request an expedited hearing. The Board shall schedule the hearing on an expedited basis, provided that the Board receives the request within 5 calendar days from the date on which the person received notification of the decision to temporarily suspend the person's license. 68 Del. Laws, c. 153, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 482, §  24;  79 Del. Laws, c. 213, §  2;
24 DE Code § 1924. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19. Nursing|§ 1924. Unlawful practices.

§ 1924. Unlawful practices. (a) No person shall practice or offer to practice professional, practical, or advanced practice registered nursing or shall represent himself or herself as a registered nurse, practical nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse in this State, or shall use any title, abbreviation, sign, card or device to indicate that such person is a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse, unless such person is licensed under this chapter. (b) No person, hospital or institution shall conduct or shall offer to conduct a professional or practical nursing education program unless such person, hospital or institution is approved under this chapter. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  1923;  54 Del. Laws, c. 153;  64 Del. Laws, c. 26, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 111, § 2;
24 DE Code § 1925. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19. Nursing|§ 1925. Penalties.

§ 1925. Penalties. Whoever shall:  (1) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any nursing diploma, license or renewal, or record of the same, or aid or abet therein; or (2) Practice professional or practical nursing and/or hold or represent himself or herself as a registered or licensed practical nurse under cover of any diploma, license or record illegally or fraudulently obtained, signed or issued; or (3) Practice professional or practical nursing unless licensed under this chapter; or (4) Use, in connection with that person's name any designation tending to imply that the person is a registered or practical nurse, unless licensed under this chapter; or (5) Practice professional or practical nursing when that person's license is suspended or revoked; or (6) Conduct a professional or practical nursing education program which has not been approved by the Board; or (7) Knowingly employ a graduate of a professional or practical nursing program or a registered nurse or a practical nurse to engage in the practice of nursing without a valid temporary permit or license from the Board; or (8) Violate standards of nursing practice as adopted by the Board; shall be fined not more than $1,000, or be imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  1924;  54 Del. Laws, c. 153;  64 Del. Laws, c. 26, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 104, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1926. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19. Nursing|§ 1926. Status of present Board members.

§ 1926. Status of present Board members. Each member of the Board of Nursing on July 1, 1983, becomes a member of the Board created by this chapter until the expiration of the term which that member was serving on that date. Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the former Board shall be filled in the manner provided in this chapter. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  1925;  54 Del. Laws, c. 153;  64 Del. Laws, c. 26, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1928. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19. Nursing|§ 1928. Criminal background checks of registered nurses.

§ 1928. Criminal background checks of registered nurses. An applicant for licensure to practice as a registered nurse shall submit, at the applicant's expense, fingerprints and other necessary information in order to obtain the following:  (1) A report of the individual's entire criminal history record from the State Bureau of Identification or a statement from the State Bureau of Identification that the State Central Repository contains no such information relating to that person. (2) A report of the individual's entire federal criminal history record pursuant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation appropriation of Title II of Public Law 92-544 (28 U.S.C. § 534). The State Bureau of Identification shall be the intermediary for purposes of this section and the Board of Nursing shall be the screening point for the receipt of said federal criminal history records.75 Del. Laws, c. 325, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1929. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19. Nursing|§ 1929. Criminal background checks of licensed practical nurses.

§ 1929. Criminal background checks of licensed practical nurses. An applicant for licensure to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit, at the applicant's expense, fingerprints and other necessary information in order to obtain the following:  (1) A report of the individual's entire criminal history record from the State Bureau of Identification or a statement from the State Bureau of Identification that the State Central Repository contains no such information relating to that person.  (2) A report of the individual's entire federal criminal history record pursuant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation appropriation of Title II of Public Law 92-544 (28 U.S.C. § 534). The State Bureau of Identification shall be the intermediary for purposes of this section and the Board of Nursing shall be the screening point for the receipt of said federal criminal history records. 75 Del. Laws, c. 325, §  2;
24 DE Code § 1930. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19. Nursing|§ 1930. Duty to report conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline or inability to practice.

§ 1930. Duty to report conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline or inability to practice. (a) Every person to whom a license to practice has been issued under this chapter has a duty to report to the Division of Professional Regulation in writing information that the licensee reasonably believes indicates that any other practitioner licensed under this chapter or any other healthcare provider has engaged in or is engaging in conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter or the other healthcare provider's licensing statute. (b) Every person to whom a license to practice has been issued under this chapter has a duty to report to the Division of Professional Regulation in writing information that the licensee reasonably believes indicates that any other practitioner licensed under this chapter or any other healthcare provider may be unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to the public by reason of: mental illness or mental incompetence; physical illness, including deterioration through the aging process or loss of motor skill; or excessive abuse of drugs, including alcohol. (c) Every person to whom a license to practice has been issued under this chapter has a duty to report to the Division of Professional Regulation any information that the reporting person reasonably believes indicates that a person certified and registered to practice medicine in this State is or may be guilty of unprofessional conduct or may be unable to practice medicine with reasonable skill or safety to patients by reason of: mental illness or mental incompetence; physical illness, including deterioration through the aging process or loss of motor skill; or excessive use or abuse of drugs, including alcohol. (d) All reports required under subsections (a), (b) and (c) of this section must be filed within 30 days of becoming aware of such information. A person reporting or testifying in any proceeding as a result of making a report pursuant to this section is immune from claim, suit, liability, damages, or any other recourse, civil or criminal, so long as the person acted in good faith and without gross or wanton negligence; good faith being presumed until proven otherwise, and gross or wanton negligence required to be shown by the complainant. 78 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  7;
24 DE Code § 1930A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19. Nursing|§ 1930A. Duty to self-report.

§ 1930A. Duty to self-report. (a) A licensee shall self-report to the Board all of the following:  (1) Any arrest for, or the bringing of an indictment or information charging the licensee with, a crime substantially related to the practice of nursing as defined by the Board in its rules and regulations. (2) The conviction of the licensee, including any verdict of guilty or plea of guilty or no contest, for any crime substantially related to the practice of nursing as defined by the Board in its rules and regulations. (b) The report required by this section must be made in writing within 30 days of the date of the arrest, bringing of the indictment or information, or of the conviction. (c) Failure to make a report required by this section constitutes grounds for discipline under § 1922 of this title. 81 Del. Laws, c. 80, § 10;
24 DE Code § 1931. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19. Nursing|§ 1931. Treatment or examination of minors.

§ 1931. Treatment or examination of minors. (a) A parent, guardian or other caretaker, or an adult staff member, shall be present when a person licensed under this chapter provides outpatient treatment to a minor patient who is disrobed or partially disrobed or during an outpatient physical examination involving the breasts, genitalia or rectum, regardless of sex of the licensed person and patient, except when rendering care during an emergency. When using an adult staff member to observe the treatment or examination, the adult staff member shall be of the same gender as the patient when practicable. The minor patient may decline the presence of a third person only with consent of a parent, guardian or other caretaker. The minor patient may request private consultation with the licensee without the presence of a third person after the physical examination. (b) When a minor patient is to be disrobed, partially disrobed or will undergo a physical examination involving the breasts, genitalia or rectum, a person licensed under this chapter shall provide notice to the person providing consent to treatment of the rights under this section. The notice shall be provided in written form or be conspicuously posted in a manner in which minor patients and their parent, guardian or other caretaker are made aware of the notice. In circumstances in which the posting or the provision of the written notice would not convey the right to have a chaperone present, the person licensed shall use another means to ensure that the person understands the right under this section. (c) For the purposes of this section, “minor” is defined as a person 15 years of age or younger, and “adult staff member” is defined as a person 18 years of age or older who is acting under the direction of the licensed person or the employer of the licensed person or who is otherwise licensed under this chapter. (d) The person licensed under this chapter that provides outpatient treatment to a minor pursuant to this section shall, contemporaneously with such treatment, note in the child's medical record the name of each person present when such treatment is being provided. 79 Del. Laws, c. 169, §  5;
24 DE Code § 1932. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19. Nursing|§ 1932. Limited lay administration of medications.

§ 1932. Limited lay administration of medications. (a) Individuals who have successfully completed a board-approved limited lay administration of medications training program may administer prescription or nonprescription medications to patients/residents/clients in the following settings:  (1) Residential child care facilities and day treatment programs regulated by the State under Title 31. (2) All residential or day services for persons with intellectual disabilities regulated by the State under Chapter 79 of Title 29 and Chapter 11 of Title 16. (3) Group homes for persons with psychiatric disabilities regulated by the State under Chapter 11 of Title 16 and other community support programs certified by the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. (4) Assisted living facilities regulated by the State under Chapter 11 of Title 16. (5) Group homes established for persons with AIDS regulated by the State under Chapter 11 of Title 16. (b) Medications must be in the original container and properly labeled. (c) An annual report to the Board of Nursing, on a form developed by the Board of Nursing, must be submitted no later than August 1 of each year indicating compliance with the guidelines as set forth in the approved LLAM training program. 80 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  3;
24 DE Code § 1934. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19. Nursing|§ 1934. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Committee.

§ 1934. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Committee. (a) The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Committee's (“Committee”) purpose is to:  (1) Recommend and draft regulations regarding the practice of advance practice registered nurses. (2)-(4) [Repealed.] (b) The Committee shall have 9 members, appointed by the Board of Nursing, and consist of the following: 9 advanced practice registered nurses, including 2 certified nurse practitioners, 2 certified registered nurse anesthetists, 2 certified nurse midwives, 2 clinical nurse the specialists, and 1 at-large member from any of the 4 APRN roles. The Committee Chair must be 1 of the APRN members of the Board of Nursing and shall serve a term of 1 year. Subsequent terms may be served as long as the Chair remains a member of the Board of Nursing. (1)-(4) [Repealed.] (c) Appointments shall be for 3-year terms, provided that the terms of newly-appointed members will be staggered so that no more than 5 appointments shall expire annually. Members may be appointed for less than 3 years to ensure that members' terms expire on a staggered basis. (d) A majority of members appointed to the Committee shall constitute a quorum to conduct official business. (e) A Committee member may be removed at any time for gross inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance in office. A member who is absent from 3 consecutive committee meetings without good cause or who attends less than 50% of committee meetings in a calendar year shall be deemed in neglect of duty. (f) The Committee shall:  (1) Draft rules and regulations regarding the practice of advance practice registered nurses. (2) Review emerging practices and advise the Board of Nursing on APRN licensure, the APRN Compact, and practice standards, including prescribing trends, and provide recommendations to the Board of Nursing regarding APRN practice. (3), (4) [Repealed.]80 Del. Laws, c. 172, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 80, § 11;  83 Del. Laws, c. 111, § 2;
24 DE Code § 1935. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19. Nursing|§ 1935. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) — Authority and duties.

§ 1935. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) — Authority and duties. (a) (1) The board of nursing grants full-practice and prescriptive authority upon the issuance of an APRN license. (2) The Board may, by endorsement, license as an advanced practice registered nurse an applicant who is duly licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse or is entitled to perform similar services under a different title under the laws of another state or a territory of the United States or a foreign country if, in the opinion of the Board, the applicant meets the qualifications specified by its regulations for advanced practice registered nurses in this State. (b) An APRN licensed by the Board of Nursing with full-practice authority is authorized within the APRN's role and population foci to:  (1) Prescribe, procure, administer, store, dispense, and furnish over the counter, legend and controlled substances pursuant to applicable state and federal laws and within the APRN's role and population foci. (2) Plan and initiate a therapeutic regimen within the APRN's role and population foci that includes ordering and prescribing nonpharmacological interventions, including:  a. Medical devices and durable medical equipment, nutrition, blood, and blood products. b. Diagnostic and supportive services including home health care, hospice, and physical and occupational therapy. (3) Diagnose, prescribe and institute therapy or referrals of patients within the APRN's role and population foci to health-care agencies, health-care providers and community resources. (4) Sign death certificates. (c) APRNs with full-practice authority shall seek consultation regarding treatment and care of patients as appropriate to patient needs and the APRN's level of expertise and scope of practice. (d) An APRN may be designated as the primary care provider by an insurer or health-care services corporation. (e) An APRN shall not be held to any lesser standard of care than that of a physician providing care to a specific patient condition or population. (f) Any APRN rendering services in person or by electronic means in Delaware must hold an active Delaware RN and APRN license. (g) [Repealed.] 80 Del. Laws, c. 172, §  3;  81 Del. Laws, c. 80, § 12;  83 Del. Laws, c. 111, § 2;
24 DE Code § 1901A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19A. Nurse Multistate Licensure Compact|§ 1901A. Nurse Multistate Licensure Compact.

§ 1901A. Nurse Multistate Licensure Compact. The State hereby enters into the Nurse Multistate Licensure Compact (“Compact”) as set forth in this chapter. The text of the Compact is as set forth in this chapter. 81 Del. Laws, c. 50, § 1;
24 DE Code § 1902A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19A. Nurse Multistate Licensure Compact|§ 1902A. Findings and declaration of purpose.

§ 1902A. Findings and declaration of purpose. (a) The party states find the following:  (1) The health and safety of the public are affected by the degree of compliance with and the effectiveness of enforcement activities related to state nurse licensure laws. (2) Violations of nurse licensure and other laws regulating the practice of nursing may result in injury or harm to the public. (3) The expanded mobility of nurses and the use of advanced communication technologies as part of our nation's health-care delivery system require greater coordination and cooperation among states in the areas of nurse licensure and regulation. (4) New practice modalities and technology make compliance with individual state nurse licensure laws difficult and complex. (5) The current system of duplicative licensure for nurses practicing in multiple states is cumbersome and redundant for both nurses and states. (6) Uniformity of nurse licensure requirements throughout the states promotes public safety and public health benefits. (b) The general purposes of this Compact are to do the following:  (1) Facilitate the states' responsibility to protect the public's health and safety. (2) Ensure and encourage the cooperation of party states in the areas of nurse licensure and regulation. (3) Facilitate the exchange of information between party states in the areas of nurse regulation, investigation, and adverse actions. (4) Promote compliance with the laws governing the practice of nursing in each jurisdiction. (5) Invest all party states with the authority to hold a nurse accountable for meeting all state practice laws in the state in which the patient is located at the time care is rendered through the mutual recognition of party state licenses. (6) Decrease redundancies in the consideration and issuance of nurse licenses. (7) Provide opportunities for interstate practice by nurses who meet uniform licensure requirements.81 Del. Laws, c. 50, § 1;