The Board proposes this rule amendment to correct grammar for clarity.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Nursing

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B9-4.004: Requirements for Documentation

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes this rule amendment to correct grammar for clarity.

SUMMARY: The rule amendment will correct grammar for clarity.

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, 464.012 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 464.012 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:

64B9-4.004 Requirements for Documentation.

(1) A Registered Nurse applying for initial certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner shall submit with a completed application the following:

(a) Documentation acceptable to the Board that the educational program attended meets the program guidelines stipulated in subsections 64B9-4.003(1) or and (2), F.A.C.

(b) Proof acceptable to the Board of satisfactory completion of the educational program which shall consist of:

1. An official Registrar’s copy of the applicant’s transcript shall be sent directly to the Board from the school and shall denote successful completion of the formal post-basic program or awarding of the masters’ degree in a nursing clinical specialty;.

2. A verification form prescribed by the Board submitted by the director of the advanced nursing program indicating successful completion with the official school seal; .

3. Documentation which demonstrates compliance with subsection 64B9-4.003(2), F.A.C.; or .

4. No change.

(c) Documentation of national certification by a national nursing specialty board identified in Rule 64B9-4.002(3) or documentation of certification by a specialty board that meets the requirements set forth in Rule 64B9-4.002(4), by submitting:

1. A notarized true and correct copy of the original or recertification specialty board certificate;

2. Such other documentary proof which evidences certification by an appropriate specialty board; or.

3. No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 464.006, 464.012 FS. Law Implemented 464.012 FS. History–New 8-31-80, Amended 10-6-82, Formerly 21O-11.25, Amended 3-19-87, Formerly 21O-11.025, 61F7-4.004, Amended 5-29-96, 2-12-97, Formerly 59S-4.004, Amended 4-5-00,________.

 

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