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Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › CURRICULUM FOR BACCALAUREATE, ASSOCIATE DEGREE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS › Section 21.84 - Baccalaureate curriculum philosophy; purposes and objectives

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(a) A clear statement of philosophy and
						purposes of the baccalaureate nursing program, consistent with the philosophy
						and purposes of the controlling institution, shall be formulated and
						adopted.
(b) The philosophy,
						purposes and objectives of the educational unit in nursing shall be developed
						and clearly stated by the faculty and shall be reviewed and revised at stated
						time intervals by this group.
(c)
						The philosophy and purposes of the educational unit in nursing shall be
						consistent with currently accepted social, educational and nursing
						standards.
(d) The objectives of
						the nursing program shall be consistent with the purposes of the educational
						unit.
(e) The terminal objectives
						of the program shall identify behavioral changes that are expected to occur in
						the student.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › CURRICULUM FOR BACCALAUREATE, ASSOCIATE DEGREE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS › Section 21.86 - Associate degree curriculum philosophy; purposes and objectives

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(a) A clear
						statement of philosophy and purposes of the associate degree program in
						nursing, consistent with the philosophy and purposes of associate degree
						education and with the controlling institution, shall be formulated and
						adopted.
(b) The philosophy,
						purposes and objectives of the educational unit in nursing shall be developed
						and clearly stated by the faculty and shall be reviewed and revised at stated
						time intervals by this group.
(c)
						The philosophy and purposes of the educational unit in nursing shall be
						consistent with currently accepted social, associate degree education and
						nursing standards.
(d) The
						objective of the nursing program shall be consistent with the purposes of the
						educational unit.
(e) The terminal
						objectives of the program shall identify behavioral changes that are expected
						to occur in the student.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › CURRICULUM FOR BACCALAUREATE, ASSOCIATE DEGREE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS › Section 21.87 - Associate degree general educational criteria

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(a) The educational policies of the
						educational unit in nursing shall be consistent with those of the controlling
						institution.
(b) The curriculum
						shall reflect the philosophy and purposes of the educational unit in nursing
						and shall implement the objectives of the program.
(c) There shall be an education rationale for
						the selection and distribution of courses and for the selection of theoretical
						and clinical laboratory content in nursing courses.
(d) The rationale for the allocation of
						credit for nursing courses shall be consistent with the practice of the
						institution.
(e) The courses shall
						be planned on the academic term basis common to the institution.
(f) The learning experiences and methods of
						instruction shall provide opportunity for fulfilling the purposes of the
						educational unit in nursing and the objectives of the program.
(g) The nursing curriculum shall demonstrate
						the accepted pattern of development for associate degree education and be
						consistent with college policy.
(h)
						Courses in general education shall be shared with students in other programs of
						the controlling institution.
(i)
						Nursing courses shall be organized to use and reinforce relevant learnings from
						preceding and concurrent courses.
(j) Preparation insuring associate degree
						nursing competencies shall be provided through selected and supervised learning
						experiences.
(k) The ratio of
						credits in nursing to general education and elective credits shall be
						consistent with other associate degree programs in the college.
(l) The ratio of students to faculty shall
						assure optional learning opportunities in clinical laboratory sessions and
						shall be consistent with the objectives of the clinical nursing
						courses.
(m) The curriculum for
						associate degree nursing programs shall give evidence of providing learning
						experiences which will prepare graduates for associate degree nursing practice
						as defined and delineated by the nursing profession.
(n) Course syllabi that identify all aspects
						of each course shall be developed and readily available.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › CURRICULUM FOR BACCALAUREATE, ASSOCIATE DEGREE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS › Section 21.88 - Diploma curriculum philosophy; purposes, and objectives

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(a) A clear
						statement of philosophy, purposes and objectives consistent with the philosophy
						and objectives of the governing body shall be formulated and adopted.
(b) The philosophy, purposes and objectives
						of the school shall be developed by the faculty and reviewed at stated
						intervals.
(c) The philosophy of
						the school shall express beliefs about education, nursing and the
						responsibility of the school to the student.
(d) The terminal objectives of the school
						shall identify behavioral changes that are expected to occur in the
						student.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › CURRICULUM FOR BACCALAUREATE, ASSOCIATE DEGREE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS › Section 21.89 - Diploma general education criteria

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(a)
						The selection of learning experiences and methods of instruction shall provide
						opportunities for fulfilling the stated objectives of the program of studies or
						of the curriculum.
(b) Each school
						year shall be divided into specific time periods.
(c) The curriculum shall be planned in a
						sequence so that each course utilizes and strengthens the preceding and
						concurrent courses.
(d) Theory and
						practice shall be offered concurrently and be so planned that demands on the
						student within each time period are comparable.
(e) Course outlines that identify all aspects
						of each course shall be developed and readily available.
(f) The ratio of students to faculty shall
						assure optional learning opportunities in the clinical sessions and shall be
						consistent with the objectives of the clinical nursing course.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › FACILITIES FOR ADMINISTRATION AND TEACHING › Section 21.91 - Facility and resource requirements

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(a) The physical structures that serve the
						purpose of the nursing program and are available for student or faculty use, or
						both, include those that are provided in the immediate environment and those
						that are off the school premises.
(b) Facilities and resources of the school
						shall include the following:
(1) Offices and
						administrative and instructional personnel provided with appropriate and
						adequate space and equipment essential for attainment of the objectives of the
						program.
(2) Sufficient number and
						size of accessible classrooms, conference rooms and laboratories to meet the
						needs of the program, as follows:
(i) Such
						facilities shall be attractive, with effective lighting, adequate heating and
						ventilation.
(ii) The educational
						facilities shall be provided with equipment and supplies to meet the teaching
						and learning requirements of both students and teachers.
(iii) The selection and maintenance of the
						kind and quality of facilities needed in the individual nursing program shall
						be determined by the curriculum design and teaching methods utilized by the
						faculty.
(3) Adequate
						storage space for general supplies and equipment. Policies shall be in
						existence for the replacement of equipment, furnishings and supplies.
(4) Library facilities and resources, which
						are planned and maintained to meet the specific needs of the student and the
						faculty, as follows:
(i) The physical
						equipment of the library shall include adequate lighting and ventilation,
						sufficient tables and comfortable chairs, space for proper display of library
						holdings and exhibits and appropriate work space for the librarian.
(ii) Provision shall be made for adequate
						storage space to maintain the safety and security of the library materials and
						holdings.
(iii) Library holdings
						shall include sufficient reference titles, periodicals and other educational
						materials to achieve the objectives of the curriculum.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › STUDENTS › Section 21.101 - Selection and admission standards

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(a)
						Policies and procedures related to the selection and admission of students are
						the responsibility of the individual school. Consideration shall be given to
						scholastic aptitude, academic achievement, personal qualities and physical and
						emotional health necessary to fulfill the objectives of the program.
(b) Students admitted to baccalaureate and
						associate degree programs shall meet the requirements for admission to the
						university or college and additional requirements that may be established for
						the nursing major.
(c) Applicants
						shall have completed work equal to a standard high school course with a minimum
						of 16 units, including 4 units of English, 3 units of Social Studies, 2 units
						of Mathematics (1 of which is Algebra) and 2 units of Science with a related
						laboratory or the equivalent.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › STUDENTS › Section 21.102 - Admission of classes

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The Board recommends that only one class be admitted
						  per year. The number of candidates for each class shall be determined by the
						  educational and clinical resources which the school can
						  provide.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › STUDENTS › Section 21.103 - Transfer of students or advanced standing

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The school shall have a written policy consistent with
						  its philosophy and objectives concerning criteria for granting advanced
						  standing or accepting transfer students. The policies of the baccalaureate and
						  associate degree programs shall be consistent with those of the controlling
						  institution. Diploma programs shall assume responsibility for formulating their
						  own policies and submitting them for Board approval. The Board requires that
						  transfer students complete, as a minimum, the senior or final level in the
						  school granting the diploma or degree.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › STUDENT SERVICES › Section 21.111 - Health program

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(a) There shall
						be written objectives and policies for the health program.
(b) The health program shall include at least
						the following:
(1) Preentrance and periodic
						health examinations.
(2) Provisions
						for necessary immediate professional health care.
(3) An immunization policy.
(4) A policy addressing student absences due
						to illness which gives the student the opportunity to attain the learning
						objectives not achieved due to absences.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › STUDENT SERVICES › Section 21.112 - Student employment

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(a) If
						students are employed in health agencies, they may not be employed as
						registered or practical nurses unless they are currently licensed.
(b) Student employment shall be on a
						voluntary basis and not a requirement of the institution.
(c) Remuneration for employment shall be
						within the range of the salary scale for the position.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › STUDENT SERVICES › Section 21.113 - Student housing

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Policies concerning student housing provided by the
						  institution shall include the following:
(1) Adequate space, equipment and furnishings
						for each student, such as desk, chairs, proper lighting, ventilation and closet
						space.
(2) Safe and adequately
						maintained facilities directly related to personal hygiene and personal
						security measures which include appropriate supervision of housing facilities
						and periodic inspection of safety devices, such as extinguishers, housing exits
						and fire drills.
(3) Provision of
						facilities which promote recreational and social activities.
(4) Facilities for obtaining adequate,
						well-balanced meals.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › STUDENT SERVICES › Section 21.114 - Counseling and guidance

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(a) The
						scope of the counseling program shall be clearly defined in accordance with the
						objectives of the program.
(b) A
						program should include personal, professional and academic counseling,
						initiated by either faculty or students.
(c) Adequate provisions should be made for
						referral of students to appropriate counselors when assistance is needed for
						solving problems of students.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › STUDENT SERVICES › Section 21.115 - Financial aid

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(a) Policies and
						procedures relating to scholarships, loans and grants shall be developed within
						the framework of the philosophy of the controlling institution and defined in
						writing.
(b) It is recommended that
						each school maintain a list of available resources for financial assistance and
						that applicants and students be informed of these resources.
(c) Students accepting financial aid should
						be made aware of the provisions and responsibilities incurred with such
						assistance.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › STUDENT SERVICES › Section 21.116 - Students' rights

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There shall be written specific policies pertaining to
						  students' rights and grievances, with procedures for
						  implementation.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › STUDENTS LICENSED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS › Section 21.118 - Post-basic nursing programs

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(a) A
						registered nurse currently licensed in another jurisdiction of the United
						States or Canada who has graduated from an approved program of nursing and who
						is enrolled in an accredited graduate nursing program, a bachelor of science
						nursing program, or a refresher course in nursing may practice nursing in a
						clinical setting as required by the educational program of studies without
						obtaining a Pennsylvania license so long as the student does not receive
						compensation except in the form of stipends, scholarships and other awards
						related to the training program.
(b) A student who meets the description in
						subsection (a) and who also desires to practice as a registered nurse while
						participating in the training program shall submit an application for licensure
						by endorsement and obtain a temporary practice permit as provided by §
												21.28 (relating to licensure by
						endorsement).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › RECORDS › Section 21.121 - Program records

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(a) A record
						system essential to the operation of the program shall be maintained.
(b) Records shall be kept in locked fireproof
						files.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › RECORDS › Section 21.122 - Record maintenance

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Each nursing faculty shall select record forms
						  specifically for the nursing program and shall include the following:
(1) Student records, including the following:
(i) Permanent record, including both clinical
						and theoretical experience and achievement, shall be kept
ad
						infinitum
.
(ii) Health
						records shall be kept for 5 years following completion of the
						program.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › RECORDS › Section 21.123 - Access and use of records

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(a)
						Students shall have access to personal records as defined by Federal and State
						legislation.
(b) No information may
						be released from a student's record without written permission of the
						student.
This section cited in 49 Pa. Code §
														21.34 (relating to removal from
							 approved list).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › RECORDS › Section 21.124 - Records to be filed with Board

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(a) An
						annual report of the school of nursing shall be sent to the Board using the
						form supplied by the Board.
(b)
						Upon completion of the entire program, a transcript or photocopy of the final
						record of the student shall be submitted along with the application for
						admission to the licensing examination. The transcript must bear the impression
						of the school seal and signature of the nurse administrator or authorized
						representative.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › RECORDS › Section 21.125 - Custody of records

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(a) When a
						school closes, the controlling institution shall be responsible for the
						safekeeping of the records of students, and official copies shall be made
						available upon request.
(b) If the
						controlling institution also closes, advice should be obtained from the Board
						concerning the permanent safekeeping and availability of the records of the
						school of nursing.
(c) The Board
						shall be informed in writing concerning the permanent placement of these
						records.
This section cited in 49 Pa. Code §
														21.34 (relating to removal from
							 approved list); and 49 Pa. Code §
														21.41 (relating to notification;
							 completion of program; records).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 21.131 - Continuing education

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(a)
Requirement of continuing education.
A registered nurse
						seeking licensure renewal shall complete 30 hours of continuing education
						approved by the Board during the biennial period immediately preceding the
						application for renewal in accordance with section 12.1 of the act
						(63
						P.S. §
													222) and this subchapter. At
						least 2 of the 30 hours shall be completed in approved continuing education in
						child abuse recognition and reporting requirements in accordance with §
												21.508(b)
						(relating to child abuse recognition and reporting-mandatory training
						requirement). The Board will not renew a license of a registered nurse who
						fails to verify compliance with the continuing education requirement. A
						registered nurse whose license is not renewed by the expiration of the biennial
						period may not engage in the practice of professional nursing until the
						continuing education requirements are satisfied and the license has been
						renewed, reinstated or reactivated.
(b)
Exception.
An applicant
						applying for initial licensure in this Commonwealth will not be required to
						meet the continuing education requirement on the first renewal immediately
						following licensure, except for the mandatory continuing education in child
						abuse recognition and reporting required under §
												21.508(b).
(c)
Board audits
;
proof of completion.
The Board may perform audits on registered nurses
						to determine compliance with the continuing education requirements. A
						registered nurse shall retain documentation of the registered nurse's
						completion of continuing education for at least 5 years. A registered nurse
						shall comply with a request for submission of documents verifying the
						registered nurse's completion of continuing education. The following documents
						shall be retained and submitted upon request:
(1) For attendance at continuing education
						programs or courses, the registered nurse shall retain the certificate of
						attendance provided by the program or course provider.
(2) For academic courses taken from an
						accredited college or university, the registered nurse shall retain the
						transcript issued by the educational institution.
(3) For publication of a textbook or article,
						the registered nurse shall retain a copy of the published item, including the
						date of publication.
(4) For a
						research project, the registered nurse shall retain a copy of the research
						abstract, letter from the institutional review board granting approval for the
						research project and list of primary and co-investigators.
(5) For school nurses, evidence that the
						nurse's certification by the Department of Education is current.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 21.132 - Continuing education hours

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(a) The
						Board will accept hours of continuing education as designated by an approved
						provider, so long as each hour is at least 50 minutes of activity and each 1/2
						hour is at least 30 minutes of activity.
(b) For purposes of determining acceptable
						hours of continuing education for academic coursework, the following apply:
(1) One academic trimester course is
						equivalent to 12 continuing education hours.
(2) One academic quarter course is equivalent
						to 10 continuing education hours.
(3) One academic semester course is
						equivalent to 15 continuing education hours.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 21.133 - Continuing education content

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(a)
						Continuing education must be relevant to patient care or professional nursing
						in a general or specialty area and enhance the knowledge and application of the
						physical, social, biological and behavioral sciences.
(b) The Board may, for any given biennial
						license period and with adequate notice to registered nurses, require that up
						to 4 hours of continuing education be completed in designated topics.
(c) Courses in areas related to the practice
						of professional nursing such as the following are acceptable:
(1) Human sexuality.
(2) Death, dying and grief.
(3) Foreign language relevant to health
						care.
(4) Therapeutic interpersonal
						relationship skills.
(5) Patient
						rights.
(6) Pharmacology.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter A - REGISTERED NURSES › CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 21.134 - Continuing education sources

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(a)
						The following continuing education activities that meet the requirements of
						§
												21.133 (relating to continuing
						education content) for registered nurses are approved:
(1) Activities sponsored by a Board-approved
						practical or professional nursing program or a Nationally accredited graduate
						nursing program.
(2) Activities
						sponsored by an accredited professional nursing, CRNP, Certified Registered
						Nurse Anesthetist, Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Midwifery education
						program.
(3) Activities sponsored
						by accredited hospitals and health care facilities.
(4) Activities sponsored by hospitals and
						health care facilities licensed by the Department of Health or the Department
						of Public Welfare.
(5) Activities
						sponsored by regionally-accredited institutions of higher education.
(6) Activities sponsored by National nursing,
						medical, osteopathic and other health care professional organizations and their
						state and regional affiliates.
(7)
						Activities sponsored by National trade organizations, associations and their
						affiliated groups and state and regional affiliates.
(8) Activities approved by National nursing,
						risk management, health care quality and patient safety
						organizations.
(9) Activities
						sponsored by Federal and state agencies.
(10) Activities approved by a Board in
						another jurisdiction.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter B - PRACTICAL NURSES › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.142 - Scope

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(a) The Board
						administers the act by promulgating rules and regulations which establish
						standards for practical nursing programs and the conduct of programs.
(b) The Board provides for licensure of
						graduate practical nurses from approved programs by examination, by endorsement
						and by programs renewal of licenses.
(c) The Board may impose disciplinary
						sanctions and assess civil penalties for cause.
(d) The Board may approve practical nursing
						education programs conducted in hospitals and accredited community colleges,
						universities and postsecondary institutions that award academic degrees and
						public school districts and vocational education programs under the Department
						of Education, and will make available a list of approved practical nursing
						education programs on its web site.
(e) The Board will regulate the practice of
						practical nursing.
The provisions of this §
														21.142 amended under section 506
							 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. §
															186); and sections 8 and 17.6 of the
							 Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. §§
															658 and
							 667.6).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter B - PRACTICAL NURSES › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.143 - Surveys; list of approved programs

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(a)
						Survey visits will be made of basic practical nursing programs conducted in
						hospitals, community colleges, universities and public school districts and
						vocational education programs under the Department of Education. The survey
						report will be presented to the Board and a written report of recommendations
						or requirements or both will be sent to the school, community college,
						university, hospital or vocational education program.
(b) A classified list of approved programs of
						practical nursing will be compiled and published annually and made available
						for distribution.
The provisions of this §
														21.143 amended under section 506
							 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. §
															186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse
							 Law (63 P.S. §
															658).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter B - PRACTICAL NURSES › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.144 - Reserved

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The provisions of this §
														21.144 amended under section 506
							 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. §
															186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse
							 Law (63 P.S. §
															658); reserved
							 under section
							 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law
							 (63
							 P.S. §
															667.6).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter B - PRACTICAL NURSES › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.145 - Functions of the LPN

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(a) The LPN is
						prepared to function as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound
						nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and
						competency. The LPN participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation
						of nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place.
(1) An LPN shall communicate with a licensed
						professional nurse and the patient's health care team members to seek guidance
						when:
(i) The patient's care needs exceed the
						licensed practical nursing scope of practice.
(ii) The patient's care needs surpass the
						LPN's knowledge, skill or ability.
(iii) The patient's condition deteriorates or
						there is a significant change in condition, the patient is not responding to
						therapy, the patient becomes unstable or the patient needs immediate
						assistance.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter B - PRACTICAL NURSES › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.145a - Prohibited acts

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An LPN may not perform the following IV therapy
						  functions:
(1) Initiate administration
						of blood, blood components and plasma volume expanders.
(2) Administer tissue plasminogen activators,
						immunoglobulins, antineoplastic agents or investigational drugs.
(3) Access a central venous route access
						device used for hemodynamic monitoring.
(4) Administer medications or fluids via
						arterial lines.
(5) Administer
						medications via push or bolus route.
(6) Administer fibrinolytic or thrombolytic
						agents to declot any IV access device.
(7) Administer medications requiring
						titration.
(8) Insert or remove any
						IV access device, except a peripheral short catheter.
(9) Access or program an implanted IV
						infusion pump.
(10) Administer IV
						medications for the purpose of procedural sedation or anesthesia.
(11) Administer fluids or medications via an
						epidural, intrathecal, intraosseous or umbilical route, or via a ventricular
						reservoir.
(12) Administer
						medications or fluids via an arteriovenous fistula or graft, except for
						dialysis.
(13) Perform repair of a
						central venous route access device or PICC.
(14) Perform therapeutic
						phlebotomy.
(15) Direct access of
						implantable devices.
The provisions of this §
														21.145a issued under section
							 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law
							 (63
							 P.S. §
															667.6).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter B - PRACTICAL NURSES › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.145b - IV therapy curriculum requirements

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(a) An IV therapy course provided as part of
						the LPN education curriculum in §
												21.203 (relating to specific
						curriculum requirements for practical nursing programs) or as a stand-alone
						course offered by a provider shall include instruction of the topics in §
												21.203(d)(8). An
						instructor of a stand-alone course shall have knowledge and skill in the aspect
						of the course content taught.
(b)
						Providers of stand-alone courses shall apply for approval from the Board before
						offering an IV therapy course. The request for approval must include the
						following:
(1) A course outline that includes
						the components of the IV therapy course required under §
						21.203(d)(8).
(2) A description of
						the methods of instruction and the clinical learning experiences
						provided.
(3) A description of
						specific methodologies and tools that evaluate the learner's achievement of the
						objectives.
(4) A list of faculty
						membership and verification that the instructors have knowledge and skill in
						the aspect of the content taught.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter B - PRACTICAL NURSES › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.146 - Applicability of general rules

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Under 1 Pa. Code §
												31.1 (relating to scope of part) 1
						  Pa. Code Part II (relating to general rules of administrative practice and
						  procedure) is applicable to the activities of the proceedings before the
						  Board.
The provisions of this §
														21.146 issued under section 506 of
							 The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. §
															186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse
							 Law (63 P.S. §
															658).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter B - PRACTICAL NURSES › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.146a - Procedural matters

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(a) The consent
						of the patient to any sexual impropriety or violation is not a defense to any
						disciplinary charge for violation of the act or this subchapter.
(b) Evidence of specific instances, opinion
						evidence, or reputation evidence of a patient's past sexual conduct is not
						admissible in proceedings brought under §
												21.148(b)(9)
						(relating to standards of nursing conduct). The Board may consider sexual
						relationships between the nurse and the patient occurring prior to the
						professional relationship.
(c) A
						nurse who attempts to raise as a defense an argument that conduct prohibited as
						a sexual violation or sexual impropriety was necessary or appropriate to the
						treatment of a patient shall be required to demonstrate competency in practice
						which relates directly to the treatment of sexual function or dysfunction. This
						competence may be demonstrated through educational training and supervised
						clinical experience. Appropriate discussions of sexual matters between a nurse
						and a patient shall be fully documented in patient records.
The provisions of this §
														21.146a issued under section
							 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law
							 (63
							 P.S. §
															667.6).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter B - PRACTICAL NURSES › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.148 - Standards of nursing conduct

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(a) A
						licensed practical nurse shall:
(1) Undertake
						a specific practice only if the licensed practical nurse has the necessary
						knowledge, preparation, experience and competency to properly execute the
						practice.
(2) Respect and consider,
						while providing nursing care, the individual's right to freedom from
						psychological and physical abuse.
(3) Act to safeguard the patient from the
						incompetent, abusive or illegal practice of any individual.
(4) Safeguard the patient's dignity, the
						right to privacy and the confidentiality of patient information. This standard
						does not prohibit or affect reporting responsibilities under 23 Pa.C.S. Chapter
						63 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), the Older Adults Protective
						Services Act (35 P.S. §§
														10211-10224) and other statutes which may
						mandate reporting of this information.
(5) Document and maintain accurate
						records.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter B - PRACTICAL NURSES › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.148a - Impaired professional program

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When the Board is empowered to take disciplinary or
						  corrective action against a practical nurse for conduct defined as a sexual
						  violation or sexual impropriety, the nurse will not be eligible for placement
						  into an impaired professional program under section 16.2 of the act
						  (63
						  P.S. §
													666.2).
The provisions of this §
														21.148a issued under section
							 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law
							 (63
							 P.S. §
															667.6).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter B - PRACTICAL NURSES › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.149 - Temporary practice permits

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(a) A
						graduate practical nurse may only practice practical nursing under supervision
						and if the graduate practical nurse holds a current temporary practice permit.
						"Supervision" means that a licensed registered nurse is physically present in
						the area or unit where the graduate practical nurse is practicing. The Board
						may grant a temporary practice permit to a graduate practical nurse as follows:
(1) An individual who wishes to practice as a
						graduate practical nurse during the period from the date of completion of the
						Board-approved educational program to the notification of the results of the
						licensing examination shall submit an application for temporary practice permit
						for a graduate practical nurse on a form provided by the Board and remit the
						fee specified in §
													21.147 (relating to fees). A
						temporary practice permit granted under this section is valid for up to 1 year
						from the date of issuance unless extended under paragraphs (3) and (4), and
						immediately expires if the applicant fails the licensing examination.
(2) At least 90 days prior to the expiration
						date of the temporary practice permit, the graduate practical nurse shall:
(i) Submit an application for licensure by
						examination as a practical nurse.
(ii) Remit the fee specified in §
						21.147.
(iii) Submit the licensure
						examination registration form and fee required to the professional testing
						organization.
(3) At
						least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the temporary practice permit,
						the graduate practical nurse who wishes to extend the expiration date of the
						temporary practice permit because of illness or extreme hardship shall:
(i) Submit an application for temporary
						practice permit extension on a form provided by the Board.
(ii) Remit the fee specified in §
						21.147.
(iii) Provide a detailed,
						written explanation of the reasons the extension is requested. If requesting an
						extension due to illness, the applicant shall provide certification of the
						illness from the applicant's treating physician.
(4) The Board will not grant an extension to
						an individual who fails to meet the requirements of paragraphs (2) and
						(3).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter B - PRACTICAL NURSES › LICENSURE › Section 21.150 - Licensure by examination

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An applicant for licensure by examination shall comply
						  with the requirements of §
												21.151 (relating to application
						  for examination), pass the examination and complete at least 3 hours of
						  training in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with §
												21.508(a) 
						  (relating to child abuse recognition and reporting-mandatory training
						  requirement).
The provisions of this §
														21.150 added under section
							 2.1(k) of The
							 Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. §
															222.1(k)); section
							 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law
							 (63
							 P.S. §
															667.6); and
							 23 Pa.C.S. §
															6383(b)(2).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS › Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter B - PRACTICAL NURSES › LICENSURE › Section 21.151 - Application for examination

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(a) A
						candidate for the licensing examination may submit an application together with
						the required fee no sooner than 90 days prior to completing a practical nursing
						education program.
(b) A candidate
						will not be authorized to take the examination unless the candidate has
						satisfied the requirements of the act necessary for eligibility, including
						confirmation of completion of an approved practical nursing educational
						program.
(c) Graduates of practical
						nursing education programs outside of this Commonwealth shall file an official
						transcript validating program completion with the application.
(d) An applicant shall demonstrate
						proficiency in English by submitting proof that the applicant's nursing
						education program was conducted in English or that the applicant has, prior to
						being approved to take the licensure examination, received a passing score on a
						Board-approved English proficiency examination unless the applicant has already
						met this requirement in satisfaction of §
												21.149(b)(2)
						(relating to temporary practice permits). The Board will make available a list
						of Board-approved English proficiency examinations on its web site.
(e) An applicant who graduated from a
						practical nursing education program outside of the United States or Canada
						shall have the applicant's education evaluated by a Board-approved foreign
						credentials evaluator to determine whether the education obtained is equivalent
						to the program of study required in this Commonwealth at the time the program
						was completed.
(f) A candidate
						shall take the examination for the first time within 1 year of completing the
						practical nursing education program unless prevented by emergency, illness,
						military service or other good cause shown, or the candidate holds a license to
						practice nursing in another state or country.
The provisions of this §
														21.151 amended under sections 506
							 and 812.1 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. §§
															186 and
							 279.3a); and sections 8 and
							 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. §§
															658 and
							 667.6).
This section cited in 49 Pa. Code §
														21.150 (relating to licensure by
							 examination).