The purpose of the rule amendment is to delete the requirement to demonstrate that the educational program meets the program guidelines in 64B9-4.003.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Nursing

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B9-4.004Requirements for Documentation

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule amendment is to delete the requirement to demonstrate that the educational program meets the program guidelines in 64B9-4.003, F.A.C..

SUMMARY: Delete language

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 and the substance of the rule amendment, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary because the rule has no impact on any persons or businesses; 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: 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 FAR.

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; [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B9-4.004 Requirements for Documentation.

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

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

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

(a) 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;

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

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

(d) Such other documentary proof which evidences completion.

(2)(3) No change.

Rulemaking 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, 11-2-10, 1-3-12,                         .

 

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: August 7, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: March 11, 2016