The Board proposes this rule amendment to delete obsolete language.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Nursing

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B9-3.001: Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes this rule amendment to delete obsolete language.

SUMMARY: The purpose of this amendment is to delete obsolete language.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST:

During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost (SERC) was not necessary and that these rule amendments will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time. The Board has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business, or likely increase regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within 1 year after implementation of the rule.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower regulatory cost alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 464.006, 464.022(4) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 464.008(1)(b), 464.015(4), 464.022(4) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Joe R. Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B9-3.001 Definitions.

(1) No change.

(2) Approved Program Equivalent – nursing program conducted in a school, college or university outside the State of Florida which has been approved by the Board of Nursing in the jurisdiction in which it is located, if such Board exists, and which demonstrates that it meets the education criteria in Section 464.019 Chapter 64B9-2, F.A.C. rules.

(3) through (5) No change.

(6) First examination for which eligible – as used in these rules means the first nursing licensure examination which an applicant is eligible to take within six months following completion of the requirements for the licensure level for which the application is submitted.

(6)(7) High School Diploma Equivalent.

(a) through (e) No change.

(7)(8) Practical Nursing Education Equivalency – professional nursing courses of study, successfully completed with a grade of “C-” or better, which meet the standards of practical nursing education required in approved practical nursing programs in Florida.

(8)(9) Proof of graduation – a certificate, diploma, degree, official transcript, or other official document which indicates that an applicant has met all educational and institutional requirements.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 464.006, 464.022(4) FS. Law Implemented 464.008(1)(b), 464.015(4), 464.019, 464.022(4) FS. History–New 4-27-80, Amended 7-11-83, Formerly 21O-8.20, Amended 3-3-87, Formerly 21O-8.020, 61F7-3.001, Amended 7-5-95, 11-15-95, Formerly 59S-3.001, Amended 11-2-98, 1-22-01, 2-17-02,________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Nursing

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Nursing

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 13, 2011

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: October 7, 2011