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MN Stat § 148.234 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.234 — State Boundaries Consideration.

148.234 STATE BOUNDARIES CONSIDERATION. A nurse may perform patient care procedures and techniques at the direction of a physician, a podiatrist, a dentist, or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed in another state, United States territory, or Canadian province if the physician, podiatrist, dentist, or advanced practice registered nurse gave the direction after examining the patient and issued the direction in that state, United States territory, or Canadian province. Nothing in this section allows a nurse to perform a patient care procedure or technique at the direction of a physician, a podiatrist, a dentist, or an advanced practice registered nurse that is illegal in this state. History:  1996 c 318 s 2; 2014 c 235 s 25
MN Stat § 148.241 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.241 — Expenses.

148.241 EXPENSES. Subdivision 1. Appropriation. The expenses of administering sections 148.171 to 148.285 shall be paid from the appropriation made to the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Subd. 2. Expenditure. All amounts appropriated to the board shall be held subject to the order of the board to be used only for the purpose of meeting necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the purposes of sections 148.171 to 148.285, and the duties imposed thereby as well as the promotion of nursing education and standards of nursing care in this state. History:  1945 c 242 s 8; 1955 c 34 s 3; 1973 c 638 s 16; 1976 c 222 s 54; 1989 c 194 s 10
MN Stat § 148.242 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.242 — Fees.

148.242 FEES. The fees specified in section 148.243 are nonrefundable and must be deposited in the state government special revenue fund. History:   1Sp2011 c 9 art 5 s 6
MN Stat § 148.243 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.243 — Fee Amounts.

148.243 FEE AMOUNTS. Subdivision 1. Licensure by examination. The fee for licensure by examination is $105. Subd. 2. Reexamination fee. The reexamination fee is $60. Subd. 3. Licensure by endorsement. The fee for licensure by endorsement is $105. Subd. 4. Registration renewal. The fee for registration renewal is $85. Subd. 5. Reregistration. The fee for reregistration is $105. Subd. 6. Replacement license. The fee for a replacement license is $20. Subd. 7. Public health nurse certification. The fee for public health nurse certification is $30. Subd. 8.  [Repealed, 2014 c 235 s 42; 2014 c 312 art 24 s 43] Subd. 9. Licensure verification other than through Nursys. The fee for verification of licensure status other than through Nursys verification is $20. Subd. 10. Verification of examination scores. The fee for verification of examination scores is $20. Subd. 11. Microfilmed licensure application materials. The fee for a copy of microfilmed licensure application materials is $20. Subd. 12. Nursing business registration; initial application. The fee for the initial application for nursing business registration is $100. Subd. 13. Nursing business registration; annual application. The fee for the annual application for nursing business registration is $25. Subd. 14. Practicing without current registration. The fee for practicing without current registration is two times the amount of the current registration renewal fee for any part of the first calendar month, plus the current registration renewal fee for any part of any subsequent month up to 24 months. Subd. 15.  [Repealed, 2017 c 57 s 6] Subd. 16. Dishonored check fee. The service fee for a dishonored check is as provided in section 604.113. Subd. 17. Border state registry fee. The initial application fee for border state registration is $50. Any subsequent notice of employment change to remain or be reinstated on the registry is $50. History:   1Sp2011 c 9 art 5 s 7
MN Stat § 148.251 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.251 — Nursing Program.

148.251 NURSING PROGRAM. Subdivision 1. Initial approval. An institution desiring to conduct a nursing program shall apply to the board and submit evidence that: (1) It is prepared to provide a program of theory and practice in advanced practice, professional, or practical nursing that meets the program approval standards adopted by the board. Instruction and required experience may be obtained in one or more institutions or agencies outside the applying institution as long as the nursing program retains accountability for all clinical and nonclinical teaching. (2) It is prepared to meet other standards established by law and by the board. Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 1989 c 194 s 22] Subd. 3. Continuing approval. From time to time as deemed necessary by the board, it shall be the duty of the board, through its representatives, to survey all nursing programs in the state. If the results of the survey show that a nursing program meets all board rules, the board shall continue approval of the nursing program. Subd. 4. Loss of approval. If the board determines that an approved nursing program is not maintaining the standards required by the statutes and board rules, notice thereof in writing specifying the defect shall be given to the program. If a program fails to correct these conditions to the satisfaction of the board within a reasonable time, approval of the program shall be revoked and the program shall be removed from the list of approved nursing programs. Subd. 5. Reinstatement of approval. The board shall reinstate approval of a nursing program upon submission of satisfactory evidence that its program of theory and practice meets the standards required by statutes and board rules. Subd. 6. Advanced standing. Associate degree nursing programs approved or seeking to be approved by the board shall provide for advanced standing for licensed practical nurses in recognition of their nursing education and experience. History:  1945 c 242 s 9; 1961 c 56 s 2; 1975 c 360 s 8; 1981 c 94 s 7; 1989 c 194 s 11; 2014 c 235 s 28
MN Stat § 148.264 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.264 — Immunity.

148.264 IMMUNITY. Subdivision 1. Reporting. Any person, health care facility, business, or organization is immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for submitting in good faith a report to the board under section 148.263 or for otherwise reporting in good faith to the board violations or alleged violations of sections 148.171 to 148.285. All such reports are investigative data as defined in chapter 13. Subd. 2. Investigation. (a) Members of the board and persons employed by the board or engaged in the investigation of violations and in the preparation and management of charges of violations of sections 148.171 to 148.285 on behalf of the board or persons participating in the investigation or testifying regarding charges of violations are immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution for any actions, transactions, or publications in the execution of, or relating to, their duties under sections 148.171 to 148.285. (b) Members of the board and persons employed by the board or engaged in maintaining records and making reports regarding adverse health care events are immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution for any actions, transactions, or publications in the execution of or relating to their duties under section 148.267. History:  1989 c 194 s 15; 2004 c 186 s 7
MN Stat § 148.265 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.265 — Nurse Cooperation.

148.265 NURSE COOPERATION. A nurse who is the subject of an investigation by or on behalf of the board shall cooperate fully with the investigation. Cooperation includes responding fully and promptly to any question raised by or on behalf of the board relating to the subject of the investigation and providing copies of patient or other records in the nurse's possession, as reasonably requested by the board, to assist the board in its investigation and to appear at conferences and hearings scheduled by the board. The board shall pay for copies requested. If the board does not have a written consent from a patient permitting access to the patient's records, the nurse shall delete any data in the record that identify the patient before providing it to the board. The board shall maintain any records obtained pursuant to this section as investigative data under chapter 13. The nurse shall not be excused from giving testimony or producing any documents, books, records, or correspondence on the grounds of self-incrimination, but the testimony or evidence may not be used against the nurse in any criminal case. History:   1989 c 194 s 16
MN Stat § 148.266 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.266 — Disciplinary Record On Judicial Review.

148.266 DISCIPLINARY RECORD ON JUDICIAL REVIEW. Upon judicial review of any board disciplinary action taken under sections 148.171 to 148.285, the reviewing court shall seal the administrative record, except for the board's final decision, and shall not make the administrative record available to the public. History:   1989 c 194 s 17
MN Stat § 148.267 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.267 — Reports To Commissioner Of Health.

148.267 REPORTS TO COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH. (a) The board shall maintain a record of an event that comes to the board's attention that, in the judgment of the board or a committee of the board, qualifies as an adverse health care event under section 144.7065. (b) Within 30 days of making a determination under paragraph (a) that an event qualifies as an adverse health care event, the board shall forward to the commissioner of health a report of the event, including the facility involved, the date of the event, and information known to the board regarding the event. The report shall not include any identifying information for any of the health care professionals, facility employees, or patients involved. History:   2004 c 186 s 8
MN Stat § 148.271 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.271 — Exemptions.

148.271 EXEMPTIONS. The provisions of sections 148.171 to 148.285 shall not prohibit: (1) The furnishing of nursing assistance in an emergency. (2) The practice of advanced practice, professional, or practical nursing by any legally qualified advanced practice, registered, or licensed practical nurse of another state who is employed by the United States government or any bureau, division, or agency thereof while in the discharge of official duties. (3) The practice of any profession or occupation licensed by the state, other than advanced practice, professional, or practical nursing, by any person duly licensed to practice the profession or occupation, or the performance by a person of any acts properly coming within the scope of the profession, occupation, or license. (4) The provision of a nursing or nursing-related service by an unlicensed assistive person who has been delegated or assigned the specific function and is supervised by a registered nurse or monitored by a licensed practical nurse. (5) The care of the sick with or without compensation when done in a nursing home covered by the provisions of section 144A.09, subdivision 1. (6) Professional nursing practice or advanced practice registered nursing practice by a registered nurse or practical nursing practice by a licensed practical nurse licensed in another state or territory who is in Minnesota as a student enrolled in a formal, structured course of study, such as a course leading to a higher degree, certification in a nursing specialty, or to enhance skills in a clinical field, while the student is practicing in the course. (7) Professional or practical nursing practice by a student practicing under the supervision of an instructor while the student is enrolled in a nursing program approved by the board under section 148.251. (8) Advanced practice registered nursing as defined in section 148.171, subdivisions 5, 10, 11, 13, and 21, by a registered nurse who is licensed and currently registered in Minnesota or another United States jurisdiction and who is enrolled as a student in a formal graduate education program leading to eligibility for certification and licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse. (9) Professional nursing practice or advanced practice registered nursing practice by a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse licensed in another state, territory, or jurisdiction who is in Minnesota temporarily: (i) providing continuing or in-service education; (ii) serving as a guest lecturer; (iii) presenting at a conference; or (iv) teaching didactic content via distance education to a student located in Minnesota who is enrolled in a formal, structured course of study, such as a course leading to a higher degree or certification in a nursing specialty. History:  1945 c 242 s 11; 1959 c 140 s 2; 1975 c 360 s 10; 1977 c 256 s 1; 1981 c 94 s 8; 1986 c 444; 1989 c 194 s 18; 1999 c 172 s 11,18; 2013 c 31 s 10; 2014 c 235 s 33; 2016 c 125 s 9
MN Stat § 148.283 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.283 — Unauthorized Practice Of Professional, Advanced Practice Registered, And Practical Nursing.

148.283 UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONAL, ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED, AND PRACTICAL NURSING. The practice of advanced practice, professional, or practical nursing by any person who has not been licensed to practice advanced practice, professional, or practical nursing under the provisions of sections 148.171 to 148.285, or whose license has been suspended or revoked, or whose registration or national credential has expired, is hereby declared to be inimical to the public health and welfare and to constitute a public nuisance. Upon a complaint being made by the board or any prosecuting officer, and upon a proper showing of the facts, the district court of the county where such practice occurred may enjoin such acts and practice. Such injunction proceeding shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other penalties and remedies provided by law. History:  1959 c 140 s 6; 1989 c 194 s 20; 1999 c 172 s 13; 2014 c 235 s 36
MN Stat § 148.2841 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.2841 — Advanced Practice Nursing Advisory Council.

148.2841 ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING ADVISORY COUNCIL. Subdivision 1. Membership. The Board of Nursing shall convene an Advanced Practice Nursing Advisory Council consisting of seven members with representation as follows: (1) four Minnesota licensed advanced practice registered nurses, consisting of one nurse practitioner, one nurse-midwife, one clinical nurse specialist, and one nurse anesthetist; (2) two Minnesota licensed physicians who work with advanced practice registered nurses; and (3) one public member who is not a Minnesota licensed advanced practice registered nurse or a Minnesota licensed physician. Subd. 2. Terms. Membership terms are as provided in section 15.059, subdivision 2, except that each member appointment shall be for a two-year term, with no member serving more than two consecutive terms. Subd. 3. Chair. The chair shall rotate among the four advanced practice registered nurse members, with each member serving as chair for two years in the following order: nurse practitioner, nurse-midwife, clinical nurse specialist, and nurse anesthetist. Subd. 4. Duties. The advisory council shall: (1) review prescribing trends of advanced practice registered nurses at an aggregate level; (2) review emerging practices and overlap of advanced practice nursing and specialty medical practices in the six population foci and four categories of advanced practice registered nurse practice; (3) provide recommendations to the Board of Nursing regarding advanced practice nursing; (4) advise the board on advanced practice registered nurse licensure and practice standards, including emerging practice trends, aggregate prescribing trends, and overlap of advanced practice registered nursing and medical practices; (5) advise the board on distribution of information regarding advanced practice registered nurse licensure standards; and (6) advise the board on issues related to advanced practice registered nurse practice and regulation. Subd. 5. Meetings. The chair shall convene at least one meeting every six months. Subd. 6. Compensation. Members shall not be compensated but shall be reimbursed for expenses under section 15.059, subdivision 3. Subd. 7. Removal; vacancies. Members may be removed and vacancies shall be filled under section 15.059, subdivision 4. Subd. 8. Sunset. This section sunsets February 2, 2022. History:   2014 c 235 s 37
MN Stat § 148.285 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.285 — Transfer Of Assets.

148.285 TRANSFER OF ASSETS. All money, property, and property rights belonging to and under the control of the board of examiners, are hereby transferred and appropriated to the control and use of the board hereunder and the purpose provided herein. History:   1945 c 242 s 14
MN Stat § 148.511 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.511 — Scope.

 148.511 MS 1971 [Repealed, 1974 c 62 s 4] 148.511 SCOPE. Sections 148.511 to 148.5198 apply to persons who are applicants for licensure, who use protected titles, who represent that they are licensed, or who engage in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology. Sections 148.511 to 148.5198 do not apply to school personnel licensed by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board and practicing within the scope of their school license under Minnesota Rules, part 8710.6000, or the paraprofessionals who assist these individuals. History:  1996 c 363 s 1; 2001 c 7 s 34; 2003 c 87 s 7; 2004 c 279 art 1 s 1; 2005 c 147 art 7 s 19; 1Sp2017 c 5 art 12 s 22
MN Stat § 148.514 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.514 — General Licensure Requirements; Procedures And Qualifications.

148.514 GENERAL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS; PROCEDURES AND QUALIFICATIONS. Subdivision 1. General licensure procedures. An applicant for licensure must: (1) submit an application as required under section 148.519, subdivision 1; (2) submit all fees required under section 148.5194; and (3) consent to a fingerprint-based background check as required under section 148.519. Subd. 2. General licensure qualifications. An applicant for licensure must possess the qualifications required in one of the following clauses: (1) a person who applies for licensure and does not meet the requirements in clause (2) or (3), must meet the requirements in section 148.515; (2) a person who applies for licensure and who has a current certificate of clinical competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or board certification by the American Board of Audiology, must meet the requirements of section 148.516; or (3) a person who applies for licensure by reciprocity must meet the requirements under section 148.517. History:  1996 c 363 s 4; 2003 c 87 s 22; 1Sp2017 c 6 art 10 s 112
MN Stat § 148.516 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.516 — Licensure By Equivalency.

148.516 LICENSURE BY EQUIVALENCY. An applicant who applies for licensure by equivalency must show evidence of possessing a current certificate of clinical competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or board certification by the American Board of Audiology and must meet the requirements of section 148.514. History:  1996 c 363 s 6; 2003 c 87 s 25
MN Stat § 148.517 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.517 — Licensure By Reciprocity.

148.517 LICENSURE BY RECIPROCITY. Subdivision 1. Applicability. An applicant who applies for licensure as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist by reciprocity must meet the requirements of subdivisions 2 and 3. Subd. 2. Current credentials required. An applicant applying for licensure by reciprocity must provide evidence to the commissioner that the applicant holds a current and unrestricted credential for the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology in another jurisdiction that has requirements equivalent to or higher than those in effect for determining whether an applicant in this state is qualified to be licensed as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist. An applicant who provides sufficient evidence need not meet the requirements of section 148.515, provided that the applicant otherwise meets all other requirements of section 148.514. Subd. 3. Verification of credentials required. An applicant for licensure by reciprocity under subdivision 2, must have maintained the appropriate and unrestricted credentials in each jurisdiction during the last five years as demonstrated by submitting letters of verification to the commissioner. Each letter must state the applicant's name, date of birth, credential number, date of issuance, a statement regarding disciplinary actions, if any, taken against the applicant, and the terms under which the credential was issued. Subd. 4.  [Renumbered 148.5175] History:  1996 c 363 s 7; 2000 c 460 s 24; 2003 c 87 s 27,52
MN Stat § 148.5175 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations|Section 148.5175 — Temporary Licensure.

148.5175 TEMPORARY LICENSURE. (a) The commissioner shall issue temporary licensure as a speech-language pathologist, an audiologist, or both, to an applicant who: (1) submits a signed and dated affidavit stating that the applicant is not the subject of a disciplinary action or past disciplinary action in this or another jurisdiction and is not disqualified on the basis of section 148.5195, subdivision 3; and (2) either: (i) provides a copy of a current credential as a speech-language pathologist, an audiologist, or both, held in the District of Columbia or a state or territory of the United States; or (ii) provides a copy of a current certificate of clinical competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or board certification in audiology by the American Board of Audiology. (b) A temporary license issued to a person under this subdivision expires 90 days after it is issued or on the date the commissioner grants or denies licensure, whichever occurs first. (c) Upon application, a temporary license shall be renewed twice to a person who is able to demonstrate good cause for failure to meet the requirements for licensure within the initial temporary licensure period and who is not the subject of a disciplinary action or disqualified on the basis of section 148.5195, subdivision 3. Good cause includes but is not limited to inability to take and complete the required practical exam for dispensing hearing instruments. (d) Upon application, a temporary license shall be issued to a person who meets the requirements of section 148.515, subdivisions 2a and 4, but has not completed the requirement in section 148.515, subdivision 6. History:  1996 c 363 s 7; 2000 c 460 s 24; 2003 c 87 s 27,52; 2004 c 279 art 1 s 12; 2006 c 267 art 2 s 6; 2008 c 189 s 9