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SB 703 Nursing education programs; to include instruction in child abuse recognition & intervention.

Introduced by: Jeannemarie D. Davis | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Board of Nursing; instruction in child abuse recognition and intervention.  Requires the Board of Nursing, on and after July 1, 2007, to require that approved nursing education programs provide instruction in child abuse recognition and intervention.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Board of Nursing; instruction in child abuse recognition and intervention.  Mandates that the Board of Nursing require, on and after July 1, 2006, any person seeking initial licensure as a professional nurse, clinical nurse specialist, or practical nurse shall have received instruction in child abuse recognition and intervention. Further, the Board must require approved nursing education programs to provide such instruction.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Board of Nursing; instruction in child abuse recognition and intervention.  Mandates that the Board of Nursing require, on and after July 1, 2006, any person seeking initial licensure or renewal of a license as a professional nurse, clinical nurse specialist, or practical nurse shall have received instruction in child abuse recognition and intervention. Further, the Board must require approved nursing education programs to provide such instruction.