The board proposes this rule to incorporate the requirement of continuing education on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in Florida.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Nursing

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
64B9-5.013 Continuing Education on Laws and Rules
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The board proposes this rule to incorporate the requirement of continuing education on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in Florida.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule incorporates the requirement of continuing education on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in Florida.
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: 464.013 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 464.013 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

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B9-5.013  Continuing Education on Laws and Rules.

Beginning with the biennium ending in 2015, each licensee shall complete a two hour course on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in Florida.  To receive Board approval, each course must include content on Chapters 456 and 464 of  the Florida Statutes and the rules in Title 64B9 of the Florida Administrative Code.

Rulemaking Authority 464.013 FS. Law Implemented 464.013 FS. History–New_________.     

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: October 5, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: January 28, 2013