For Rule 64B9-6.003, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify language regarding reactivation of an inactive license. For Rule 64B9-6.004, F.A.C., the Board proposed the rule amendment to clarify language ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Nursing

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B9-6.003Reactivation of Inactive License

64B9-6.004Retired Licensure Status

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: For Rule 64B9-6.003, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify language regarding reactivation of an inactive license. For Rule 64B9-6.004, F.A.C., the Board proposed the rule amendment to clarify language regarding retired licensure status.

SUMMARY: The amendment for Rule 64B9-6.003, F.A.C., will clarify language regarding reactivation of an inactive license. The amendment for Rule 64B9-6.004, F.A.C., will clarify language regarding retired licensure status.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: 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 Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

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

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.013, 456.036, 456.036(10), (15), 464.006, 464.014 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013, 456.036, 456.036(2), (4)(b), (10), (12), (15), 456.0635, 464.014 FS.

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

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

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B9-6.003 Reactivation of Inactive License.

(1) An inactive license may be reactivated upon accessing the licensee’s account through the on-line portal at http://www.flhealthsource.gov/ or contacting the Board via [e-mail]., payment of the appropriate fees and compliance with the provisions of section 456.036(12), F.S.

(2) If a license has been inactive for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles, and the licensee has not been practicing nursing in any jurisdiction for the two years immediately preceding the application for reactivation, the applicant for reactivation Any licensee applying for an active status license who does not currently hold an active license in good standing in another state, and the license has been in inactive status for five (5) years or more, will be required to complete a nursing remedial course as described in rule 64B9-3.0025, F.A.C., with clinical component appropriate to the licensure level of the licensee. The remedial course must be given at a Board-approved program, and must include at least 80 hours of didactic education and 96 hours of clinical experience in medical/surgical nursing and any specialty area of practice of the licensee.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013, 456.036, 464.006, 464.014 FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 456.036, 456.0635, 464.014 FS. History–New 2-5-87, Amended 10-21-87, 6-21-88, Formerly 21O-14.005, Amended 9-7-93, 1-26-94, Formerly 61F7-6.003, Amended 1-1-96, Formerly 59S-6.003, Amended 3-14-00, 10-25-10, 10-16-16, 10-14-20,                                         .

 

64B9-6.004 Retired Licensure Status.

(1) No change.

(2) If the licensee holds a Florida retired license eligible for reactivation, the licensee may return the license to active status upon submission of a complete application to the Department, A retired status license may be reactivated upon accessing the licensee’s account through the on-line portal at http://www.flhealthsource.gov.  or contacting the Board via [e-mail]., payment of the appropriate fees and compliance with the provisions of Section 456.036(12), F.S.

(3) Any licensee applying for an active status license who has been does not currently hold an active license in good standing in another state, and the license has been in on retired licensure status for five (5) years or more, or if licensed elsewhere and has not been actively practicing nursing during the past 5 years, shall as a condition of licensure demonstrate that he or she is able to practice with the care and skill sufficient to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by obtaining a passing score on the licensure examination appropriate to the licensure level of the licensee; and, will be required to complete a nursing remedial course as described in rule 64B9-3.0025, F.A.C., with clinical component appropriate to the licensure level of the licensee.

(a) For registered nurses or licensed practical nurses, completing a nursing refresher course with clinical component appropriate to the licensure level of the licensee. The refresher course must be given at a Board-approved program, and must include at least 60 hours of classroom instruction and 96 hours of clinical experience in medical/surgical nursing and any specialty area of practice of the licensee;

(b) For certified nursing assistants, completing a Board-approved training program.

Rulemaking Authority 456.036(10), (15) FS. Law Implemented 456.036(2), (4)(b), (10), (12), (15) FS. History–New 9-4-06, Amended                  .

 

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: December 3, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: January 31, 2022