The purpose of the amendment is to delete unnecessary language.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Nursing

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B9-6.004Retired Licensure Status

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the amendment is to delete unnecessary language.

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: 456.036(10), (15) FS

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.036(2), (4)(b), (10), (12), (15) 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:

 

64B9-6.004 Retired and Endorsement Applicants Retired Licensure Status.

(1) A licensee wishing to change to retired licensure status during the renewal period must pay the retired license fee. If the change to retired licensure status is outside the renewal period, the change of status fee shall also be paid.

(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, payment of the appropriate fees and compliance with the provisions of Section 456.036(12), F.S.

Any licensee applying for an active status license who has been on retired licensure status for 5 years or more, or any endorsement candidate who 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

(a) For registered nurses or licensed practical nurses, completing a remedial course that meets the requirements of Rule 64B9-3.0025. 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.

RulemakingSpecific 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: August 7, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 9, 2016