What can I do to determine if a nursing task which includes procedures/treatments is within my scope of practice?
Nurses have the option of filing a “Petition for Declaratory Statement”. In many instances nursing duties and responsibilities are not specifically addressed in the Florida Nurse Practice Act (Chapter 464, FS), or the Rules of the Florida Board of Nursing … Continue reading
Where can I find the CNA scope of practice and a list of authorized duties?
The CNA scope of practice is addressed in Chapter 464, Part II, Florida Statutes and Chapter 64B9-15.002, Florida Administrative Code. Setting specific practice guidelines may also be addressed in other sections of the law regulating the administration of healthcare and … Continue reading
Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) Rules (Effective 3/13/2024)
Qualified Medication Aide Rules (Effective 3/13/2024) The following rules, pertaining to Qualified Medication Aides, are now in effect from the implementation of Senate Bill 558 from the 2023 Session. Rules 64B9-14.001, .0015, .002, and .003, Florida Administrative Code found here. … Continue reading
ADMINISTRATION OF INTRAVENOUS THERAPY BY LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES
Chapter 64B9-12, FAC, relating to LPNs (effective 7/20/23): 12.002 Definitions 12.003 Aspects of Intravenous Therapy Outside the Scope of Practice of an IV certified LPN 12.004 Authority for … Continue reading
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2021 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2020 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading
NCSBN Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2023 Annual Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: media@ncsbn.org CHICAGO – NCSBN met in Chicago Aug. 16-18, 2023, to consider pertinent association business with its members. NCSBN Board of Directors President Jay Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, executive director, Virginia Board of Nursing, noted, … Continue reading
2017 Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2017 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading
