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FL S1036
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "clinical training" to include clinical simulation experiences, and allows up to 50% (increased from 25%) of a program's clinical training to consist of clinical simulation
- Requires applicants who do not take the licensure examination within 6 months of graduation to enroll in and complete a board-approved preparatory course at their own expense, without state or federal financial aid
- Mandates that professional nursing education programs approved before July 1, 2014, must become accredited by July 1, 2019, and programs approved after that date must achieve accreditation within 5 years of enrolling their first students
- Calculates required graduate passage rates based only on first-time test takers who take the licensure exam within 6 months of graduation, and allows the board to extend a program's probationary status by 1 additional year if adequate progress toward remediation benchmarks is demonstrated
- Exempts nurses certified by a health care specialty program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification from continuing education requirements for license renewal
Legislative Description
Nursing Education Programs
Last Action
Chapter No. 2014-92
6/13/2014
Committee Referrals
Education3/10/2014
Health Policy2/19/2014
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