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2023 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).
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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).
2023 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.
2023 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).
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2308 - Collaboration, defined.

38-2308.
Collaboration, defined.
Collaboration means a process and relationship in which a nurse practitioner, together with other health professionals, delivers health care within the scope of authority of the various clinical specialty practices.
Source
Laws 1981, LB 379, § 13;
Laws 1984, LB 724, § 11;
Laws 1996, LB 414, § 18;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 36;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 52;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1716;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 800.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2309 - Consultation, defined.

38-2309.
Consultation, defined.
Consultation means a process whereby a nurse practitioner seeks the advice or opinion of a physician or another health care practitioner.
Source
Laws 1996, LB 414, § 23;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 32;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 50;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1709.02;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 801.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2311 - Licensed practitioner, defined.

38-2311.
Licensed practitioner, defined.
Licensed practitioner means any podiatrist, dentist, physician, or osteopathic physician licensed to prescribe, diagnose, and treat as provided in the Uniform Credentialing Act.
Source
Laws 1981, LB 379, § 9;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 34;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1712;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 803.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2312 - Nurse practitioner, defined.

38-2312.
Nurse practitioner, defined.
Nurse practitioner means a registered nurse certified as described in section 38-2317 and licensed under the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practice Act to practice as a nurse practitioner.
Source
Laws 1981, LB 379, § 4;
Laws 1984, LB 724, § 5;
Laws 1996, LB 414, § 14;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 29;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 49;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1707;
Laws 2007, LB185, § 5;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 804.
Cross References
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practice Act, see section 38-201.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2313 - Preceptorship, defined.

38-2313.
Preceptorship, defined.
Preceptorship means the clinical practice component of an educational program for the preparation of nurse practitioners.
Source
Laws 1981, LB 379, § 11;
Laws 1996, LB 414, § 17;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 35;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 51;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1714;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 805.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2314 - Referral, defined.

38-2314.
Referral, defined.
Referral means a process whereby a nurse practitioner directs the patient to a physician or other health care practitioner for management of a particular problem or aspect of the patient's care.
Source
Laws 1996, LB 414, § 24;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 40;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 55;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1716.05;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 806.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2314.01 - Transition-to-practice agreement, defined.

38-2314.01.
Transition-to-practice agreement, defined.
Transition-to-practice agreement means a collaborative agreement for two thousand hours of initial practice between a nurse practitioner and a supervising provider which provides for the delivery of health care through a collaborative practice and which meets the requirements of section 38-2322.
Source
Laws 1984, LB 724, § 9;
Laws 1996, LB 414, § 21;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 39;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 54;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1716.03;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 802;
R.S.1943, (2008), § 38-2310;
Laws 2015, LB107, § 4;
Laws 2017, LB88, § 76.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2315 - Nurse practitioner; functions; scope.

38-2315.
Nurse practitioner; functions; scope.
(1) A nurse practitioner may provide health care services within specialty areas. A nurse practitioner shall function by establishing collaborative, consultative, and referral networks as appropriate with other health care professionals. Patients who require care beyond the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner shall be referred to an appropriate health care provider.
(2) Nurse practitioner practice means health promotion, health supervision, illness prevention and diagnosis, treatment, and management of common health problems and acute and chronic conditions, including:
(a) Assessing patients, ordering diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, synthesizing and analyzing data, and applying advanced nursing principles;
(b) Dispensing, incident to practice only, sample medications which are provided by the manufacturer and are provided at no charge to the patient; and
(c) Prescribing therapeutic measures and medications relating to health conditions within the scope of practice.
(3) A nurse practitioner who has proof of a current certification from an approved certification program in a psychiatric or mental health specialty may manage the care of patients committed under the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act. Patients who require care beyond the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner who has proof of a current certification from an approved certification program in a psychiatric or mental health specialty shall be referred to an appropriate health care provider.
(4) A nurse practitioner may pronounce death and may complete and sign death certificates and any other forms if such acts are within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner and are not otherwise prohibited by law.
Source
Laws 1981, LB 379, § 18;
Laws 1984, LB 724, § 14;
Laws 1996, LB 414, § 25;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 44;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 57;
Laws 2006, LB 994, § 96;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1721;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 807;
Laws 2012, LB1042, § 2;
Laws 2013, LB243, § 1;
Laws 2015, LB107, § 5.
Cross References
Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act, see section 71-901.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2316 - Unlicensed person; acts permitted.

38-2316.
Unlicensed person; acts permitted.
The Nurse Practitioner Practice Act does not prohibit the performance of activities of a nurse practitioner by a person who does not have a license or temporary license under the act if performed:
(1) In an emergency situation;
(2) By a legally qualified person from another state employed by the United States Government and performing official duties in this state; or
(3) By a person enrolled in an approved nurse practitioner program for the preparation of nurse practitioners as part of that approved program.
Source
Laws 1984, LB 724, § 25;
Laws 1996, LB 414, § 40;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 58;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 71;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1726.01;
Laws 2007, LB185, § 12;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 808;
Laws 2017, LB88, § 77.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2317 - Nurse practitioner; licensure; requirements.

38-2317.
Nurse practitioner; licensure; requirements.
(1) An applicant for licensure under the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practice Act to practice as a nurse practitioner shall have:
(a) A license as a registered nurse in the State of Nebraska or the authority based upon the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a registered nurse in Nebraska;
(b) Evidence of having successfully completed a graduate-level program in the clinical specialty area of nurse practitioner practice, which program is accredited by a national accrediting body;
(c) Proof of having passed an examination pertaining to the specific nurse practitioner role in nursing adopted or approved by the board with the approval of the department. Such examination may include any recognized national credentialing examination for nurse practitioners conducted by an approved certifying body which administers an approved certification program; and
(d) Evidence of completion of two thousand hours of practice as a nurse practitioner which have been completed under a transition-to-practice agreement, under a collaborative agreement, under an integrated practice agreement, through independent practice, or under any combination of such agreements and practice, as allowed in this state or another state.
(2) If more than five years have elapsed since the completion of the nurse practitioner program or since the applicant has practiced in the specific nurse practitioner role, the applicant shall meet the requirements in subsection (1) of this section and provide evidence of continuing competency as required by the board.
Source
Laws 1981, LB 379, § 19;
Laws 1984, LB 724, § 20;
Laws 1986, LB 926, § 55;
Laws 1993, LB 536, § 70;
Laws 1996, LB 414, § 30;
Laws 1997, LB 752, § 173;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 46;
Laws 2002, LB 1021, § 57;
Laws 2003, LB 242, § 101;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 59;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1722;
Laws 2007, LB185, § 6;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 809;
Laws 2017, LB88, § 78.
Cross References
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practice Act, see section 38-201.
Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
Nurse Licensure Compact, see sections 71-1795 to 71-1795.02.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2318 - Nurse practitioner; temporary license; requirements; military spouse; temporary license.

38-2318.
Nurse practitioner; temporary license; requirements; military spouse; temporary license.
(1)(a) The department may grant a temporary license to practice as a nurse practitioner for up to one hundred twenty days upon application:
(i) To graduates of an approved nurse practitioner program pending results of the first credentialing examination following graduation;
(ii) To a nurse practitioner lawfully authorized to practice in another state pending completion of the application for a Nebraska license; and
(iii) To applicants for purposes of a reentry program or supervised practice as part of continuing competency activities established by the board.
(b) A temporary license issued pursuant to this subsection may be extended for up to one year with the approval of the board.
(2) An applicant who is a military spouse may apply for a temporary license as provided in section 38-129.01.
Source
Laws 1984, LB 724, § 22;
Laws 1993, LB 536, § 72;
Laws 1996, LB 414, § 37;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 53;
Laws 2002, LB 1021, § 59;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 66;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1724.01;
Laws 2007, LB185, § 11;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 810;
Laws 2017, LB88, § 79.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2319 - Nurse practitioner; license; renewal; requirements.

38-2319.
Nurse practitioner; license; renewal; requirements.
To renew a license to practice as a nurse practitioner, the applicant shall have:
(1) Documentation of a minimum of two thousand eighty hours of practice as a nurse practitioner within the five years immediately preceding renewal. These practice hours shall fulfill the requirements of the practice hours required for registered nurse renewal. Practice hours as an advanced practice registered nurse prior to July 1, 2007, shall be used to fulfill the requirements of this section; and
(2) Proof of current certification in the specific nurse practitioner clinical specialty area by an approved certification program.
Source
Laws 1981, LB 379, § 21;
Laws 1983, LB 472, § 6;
Laws 1984, LB 724, § 21;
Laws 1986, LB 926, § 56;
Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 105;
Laws 1993, LB 536, § 71;
Laws 1996, LB 414, § 36;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 52;
Laws 2002, LB 1021, § 58;
Laws 2003, LB 242, § 103;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 65;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1724;
Laws 2007, LB185, § 10;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 811.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2320 - Nurse practitioner; liability insurance; when required.

38-2320.
Nurse practitioner; liability insurance; when required.
(1) Nurse practitioners shall maintain in effect professional liability insurance with such coverage and limits as may be established by the board.
(2) If a nurse practitioner renders services in a hospital or other health care facility, he or she shall be subject to the rules and regulations of that facility. Such rules and regulations may include, but need not be limited to, reasonable requirements that the nurse practitioner and all collaborating licensed practitioners maintain professional liability insurance with such coverage and limits as may be established by the hospital or other health care facility upon the recommendation of the medical staff.
Source
Laws 1996, LB 414, § 35;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 51;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 64;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1723.04;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 812.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2321 - Nurse practitioner; right to use title or abbreviation.

38-2321.
Nurse practitioner; right to use title or abbreviation.
A person licensed to practice as a nurse practitioner in this state may use the title nurse practitioner and the abbreviation NP.
Source
Laws 1984, LB 724, § 27;
Laws 1996, LB 414, § 32;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 48;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 61;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1723.01;
Laws 2007, LB185, § 8;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 813.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2322 - Nurse practitioner; licensed on or before August 30, 2015; requirements; transition-to-practice agreement; contents.

38-2322.
Nurse practitioner; licensed on or before August 30, 2015; requirements; transition-to-practice agreement; contents.
(1)(a) A transition-to-practice agreement shall be a formal written agreement that provides that the nurse practitioner and the supervising provider practice collaboratively within the framework of their respective scopes of practice.
(b) The nurse practitioner and the supervising provider shall each be responsible for his or her individual decisions in managing the health care of patients through consultation, collaboration, and referral. The nurse practitioner and the supervising provider shall have joint responsibility for the delivery of health care to a patient based upon the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner and the supervising provider.
(c) The supervising provider shall be responsible for supervision of the nurse practitioner to ensure the quality of health care provided to patients.
(d) In order for a nurse practitioner to be a supervising provider for purposes of a transition-to-practice agreement, the nurse practitioner shall submit to the department evidence of completion of ten thousand hours of practice as a nurse practitioner which have been completed under a transition-to-practice agreement, under a collaborative agreement, under an integrated practice agreement, through independent practice, or under any combination of such agreements or practice, as allowed in this state or another state.
(2) A nurse practitioner who was licensed in good standing in Nebraska on or before August 30, 2015, and had attained the equivalent of an initial two thousand hours of practice supervised by a physician or osteopathic physician shall be allowed to practice without a transition-to-practice agreement.
(3) For purposes of this section:
(a) Supervising provider means a physician, osteopathic physician, or nurse practitioner licensed and practicing in Nebraska and practicing in the same practice specialty, related specialty, or field of practice as the nurse practitioner being supervised; and
(b) Supervision means the ready availability of the supervising provider for consultation and direction of the activities of the nurse practitioner being supervised within such nurse practitioner's defined scope of practice.
Source
Laws 1996, LB 414, § 33;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 49;
Laws 2002, LB 1062, § 46;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 62;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1723.02;
Laws 2007, LB185, § 9;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 814;
Laws 2015, LB107, § 6;
Laws 2017, LB88, § 80.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2323 - Nurse practitioner; actions not prohibited.

38-2323.
Nurse practitioner; actions not prohibited.
Nothing in the Nurse Practitioner Practice Act shall prohibit a nurse practitioner from consulting or collaborating with and referring patients to health care providers not included in the nurse practitioner's transition-to-practice agreement.
Source
Laws 1996, LB 414, § 34;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 50;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 63;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1723.03;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 815;
Laws 2015, LB107, § 7.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2324 - Nurse practitioner; signing of death certificates; grounds for disciplinary action.

38-2324.
Nurse practitioner; signing of death certificates; grounds for disciplinary action.
In addition to the grounds for disciplinary action found in sections 38-178 and 38-179, a license to practice as a nurse practitioner may be denied, refused renewal, limited, revoked, or suspended or have other disciplinary measures taken against it in accordance with section 38-196 when the applicant or licensee fails to comply with the provisions of section 71-603.01 and 71-605 relating to the signing of death certificates.
Source
Laws 2012, LB1042, § 3.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2401 - Act, how cited.

38-2401.
Act, how cited.
Sections 38-2401 to 38-2426 shall be known and may be cited as the Nursing Home Administrator Practice Act.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 816;
Laws 2013, LB42, § 1.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2402 - Definitions, where found.

38-2402.
Definitions, where found.
For purposes of the Nursing Home Administrator Practice Act and elsewhere in the Uniform Credentialing Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 38-2403 to 38-2416 apply.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 817;
Laws 2013, LB42, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2404 - Administrator or nursing home administrator, defined.

38-2404.
Administrator or nursing home administrator, defined.
Administrator or nursing home administrator means any individual who meets the education and training requirements of section 38-2419 and is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the operation of a nursing home or an integrated system or who in fact performs such functions, whether or not such functions are shared by one or more other persons. Notwithstanding this section or any other provision of law, the administrator of an intermediate care facility for persons with developmental disabilities may be either a licensed nursing home administrator or a qualified developmental disabilities professional.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 819;
Laws 2013, LB23, § 7.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2405 - Administrator-in-training, defined.

38-2405.
Administrator-in-training, defined.
Administrator-in-training means a person who is undergoing training to become a nursing home administrator and is directly supervised in a nursing home by a certified preceptor.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 820.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2407 - Certified preceptor, defined.

38-2407.
Certified preceptor, defined.
Certified preceptor means a person who is currently licensed by the State of Nebraska as a nursing home administrator, has three years of experience as a nursing home administrator, has practiced within the last two years in a nursing home, and is approved by the department to supervise an administrator-in-training or a person in a mentoring program.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 822.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2408 - Core educational requirements, defined.

38-2408.
Core educational requirements, defined.
Core educational requirements means courses necessary for licensure as a nursing home administrator and includes courses in patient care and services, social services, financial management, administration, and rules, regulations, and standards relating to the operation of a health care facility.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 823.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2409 - Degree or advanced degree, defined.

38-2409.
Degree or advanced degree, defined.
Degree or advanced degree means a baccalaureate, master's, or doctorate degree from an accredited institution and which includes studies in the core educational requirements.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 824.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2410 - Degree or advanced degree in health care, defined.

38-2410.
Degree or advanced degree in health care, defined.
Degree or advanced degree in health care means a baccalaureate, master's, or doctorate degree from an accredited institution in health care, health care administration, or services.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 825.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2410.01 - Facility operated primarily for caring for persons with head injuries and associated disorders, defined.

38-2410.01.
Facility operated primarily for caring for persons with head injuries and associated disorders, defined.
Facility operated primarily for caring for persons with head injuries and associated disorders means a nursing home in which all or a majority of the persons served by the nursing home have head injuries and associated disorders.
Source
Laws 2013, LB42, § 3.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2412 - Internship, defined.

38-2412.
Internship, defined.
Internship means that aspect of the educational program of the associate degree in long-term care administration which allows for practical experience in a nursing home and occurs under the supervision of a certified preceptor.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 827.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2414 - Nursing home or home for the aged or infirm, defined.

38-2414.
Nursing home or home for the aged or infirm, defined.
Nursing home or home for the aged or infirm means any institution or facility licensed as a nursing facility or a skilled nursing facility by the department pursuant to the Health Care Facility Licensure Act, whether proprietary or nonprofit, including, but not limited to, homes for the aged or infirm owned or administered by the federal or state government or an agency or political subdivision thereof.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 829.
Cross References
Health Care Facility Licensure Act, see section 71-401.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2416 - Previous work experience in health care administration, defined.

38-2416.
Previous work experience in health care administration, defined.
Previous work experience in health care administration means at least two years working full time as an administrator or director of nursing of a hospital with a long-term care unit or assisted-living facility or director of nursing in a nursing home.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 831.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2417 - Board; members; qualifications.

38-2417.
Board; members; qualifications.
(1) The board shall consist of seven professional members and two public members appointed pursuant to section 38-158. The members shall meet the requirements of sections 38-164 and 38-165.
(2) The professional members shall consist of: (a) Two members who hold active licenses and are currently employed in the management, operation, or ownership of proprietary homes for the aged or infirm or nursing homes that serve the aged or infirm in Nebraska; (b) two members who hold active licenses and are currently employed in the management or operation of a nonprofit home for the aged or infirm or nursing home or hospital caring for chronically ill or infirm, aged patients; (c) one member who is a member of the faculty of a college or university located in the state who is actively engaged in a teaching program relating to business administration, social work, gerontology, or some other aspect of the administration of health care facilities; (d) one member who is a licensed physician and surgeon with a demonstrated interest in long-term care; and (e) one member who is a licensed registered nurse.
Source
Laws 1972, LB 1040, § 5;
Laws 1980, LB 686, § 3;
Laws 1988, LB 693, § 10;
Laws 1989, LB 344, § 20;
R.S.Supp.,1989, § 71-2045.01;
Laws 1994, LB 1223, § 76;
Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 755;
Laws 1999, LB 411, § 9;
Laws 2002, LB 1062, § 61;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-6065;
Laws 2007, LB296, § 649;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 832.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-2418 - Licensed administrator; when required; provisional license.

38-2418.
Licensed administrator; when required; provisional license.
Each nursing home within the state shall be operated under the supervision of an administrator duly licensed in the manner provided in the Nursing Home Administrator Practice Act. Each facility within the state operated primarily for caring for persons with head injuries and associated disorders shall be operated under the supervision of an administrator duly licensed in the manner provided in the Nursing Home Administrator Practice Act. If there is a vacancy in the position of licensed administrator of a nursing home, the owner, governing body, or other appropriate authority of the nursing home may select a person to apply for a provisional license in nursing home administration to serve as the administrator of such facility.
Source
Laws 1972, LB 1040, § 8;
Laws 1980, LB 686, § 5;
Laws 1988, LB 693, § 12;
R.S.Supp.,1988, § 71-2045.04;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-6062;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 833;
Laws 2013, LB42, § 4.