Statement of Scope
BOARD OF NURSING
Relating to: | Authority and intent of chapter N 7 |
1. Finding/nature of emergency (Emergency Rule only):
N/A
2. Detailed description of the objective of the proposed rule:
The objective is to update the authority and intent section to reflect the change resulting from 2013 Act 114. Section 441.07 was amended to give authority to the board to deny an initial license or certificate. 3. Description of the existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives:
Currently the rules indicate that the intent of the rules of conduct chapter is to specify grounds for limiting, suspending, revoking or denying renewal of a license or certificate or for reprimanding a licensee or certificate holder. The proposed rule would include the denial of a initial license or certificate.
4. Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language):
s. 15.08(5)(b) Each examining board: shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession. s. 441.01(3) The board may establish minimum standards for schools for professional nurses and schools for licensed practical nurses, including all related clinical units and facilities, and make and provide periodic surveys and consultations to such schools. It may also establish rules to prevent unauthorized persons from practicing professional nursing. It shall approve all rules for the administration of this chapter in accordance with ch. 227. 5. Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
30 hours
6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:
Applicants for practical nurse license, registered nurse license or advance practice nurse prescriber certificates.
7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:
None
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):
None to minimal. There is not likely to be significant economic impact on small businesses.
Contact Person: Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, (608) 261-2377
