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HI HB79
Bill
Status
Passed
4/19/2013
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
- Changes degree requirements for advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) recognition from a master's degree in nursing to any graduate degree in nursing
- Removes current restriction that bars nurses with advanced nursing degrees other than a master's (such as Doctor of Nursing degrees) from APRN recognition in Hawaii
- Aligns Hawaii law with other states, as Hawaii is currently the only state limiting APRN recognition to master's degree holders only
- Allows nurses recognized as APRNs in other states based on graduate degrees to be recognized in Hawaii
- Received support from Hawaii Board of Nursing, University of Hawaii, nursing organizations, and healthcare associations
Legislative Description
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; Education Requirements
Last Action
Act 019, 4/18/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1119).
4/19/2013
Committee Referrals
Commerce and Consumer Protection3/19/2013
Health3/7/2013
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/15/2013
Health1/18/2013
Full Bill Text
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