Chelsea Adelle Tucker, on May 5, 2016.; The Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement from the Board in regard to whether it is within the scope of practice of a RN as defined in Section 464.003(20), Florida Statutes, to perform laser hair removal ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Nursing

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Nursing has received the petition for declaratory statement from Chelsea Adelle Tucker, on May 5, 2016. The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to the applicability of Section 464.003(20), Florida Statutes as it applies to the petitioner.

The Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement from the Board in regard to whether it is within the scope of practice of a RN as defined in Section 464.003(20), Florida Statutes, to perform laser hair removal under a physician's (Dermatologist) supervision with an Apogee elite laser. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after the publication of this notice.

A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Joe R. Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [e-mail] or [phone].