of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on June 20, 2018, by Christina Williams. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 44, No. 126, of the June 28, 2018, Florida Administrative ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Nursing

The Board of Nursing hereby gives notice: of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on June 20, 2018, by Christina Williams. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 44, No. 126, of the June 28, 2018, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a variance or waiver from Rule 64B9-3.002, F.A.C., regarding a completed Practical Nurse Equivalence (PNEQ) Application Letter to be certified to take the licensure examination. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on August 1-3, 2018, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on September 13, 2018, voted to grant the petition for variance or waiver, finding that Petitioner has shown that purpose of the underlying statute is being achieved by other means and that application of the above rule would cause a substantial hardship and/or violate the principle of fairness. Petitioner is certified to take the practical nursing examination without filing the PNEQ application letter required by paragraph 64B9-3.002(1)(c), F.A.C.

A copy of the Order or additional information 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].