The Board proposes these changes to amend the qualifications for examination.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Nursing

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B9-3.002: Qualifications for Examination
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes these changes to amend the qualifications for examination.
SUMMARY: The purpose of this amendment is to amend the qualifications for examination.
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: 464.006 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013, 464.008, 464.009 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:

64B9-3.002 Qualifications for Examination.

(1) An applicant seeking certification to take the licensure examination shall submit a completed Application for Nursing Licensure by Examination, form number DH-MQA 1094, 08/10, Application for Nursing Licensure by Re-Examination, form number DH-MQA 1120 10/08, or Application for Nursing Licensure by Endorsement, form number DH-MQA 1095, 08/10, hereby incorporated by reference demonstrating that he or she meets the qualifications prescribed by the Nurse Practice Act, Chapter 464, F.S. These forms are available from the Board office or on the Board’s website: www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing. The demonstration shall include:

(a) through (d)9. No change.

10. A valid High School Diploma earned from an English speaking country;

11.10. Completion of a college level course for academic credit in a U.S. institution; or

(2) through (5) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 464.006 FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 464.008, 464.009 FS. History–New 4-27-80, Amended 3-16-81, 8-2-81, 7-11-83, Formerly 21O-8.21, Amended 3-3-87, 12-8-87, 6-8-88, Formerly 21O-8.021, Amended 1-30-94, Formerly 61F7-3.002, Amended 9-25-96, Formerly 59S-3.002, Amended 7-27-98, 4-19-00, 5-8-01, 9-23-03, 1-29-07, 11-22-07, 12-7-10,__________.

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 4, 2011
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: January 20, 2012