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HI SB198
Bill
Status
2/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Rosalyn Baker
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AI Summary
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Amends section 457-8.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to recognize the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's consensus model for advanced practice registered nurses
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Changes educational requirement from master's degree to graduate degree for advanced practice registered nurse licensure, allowing Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees and other nationally recognized clinical doctorates to qualify
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Addresses gap where Hawaii was the only state not accepting graduate degrees instead of master's degrees for advanced practice registered nurse recognition
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Impacts University of Hawaii at Manoa and University of Hawaii at Hilo Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates and allows out-of-state advanced practice registered nurses with clinical doctorates to practice in Hawaii
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Committee received testimony in support from nursing schools, healthcare organizations, and nursing associations, with only one individual in opposition
Legislative Description
Health; Licensed Practical Nurse; Registered Nurse; Physician Assistant; Consensus Model
Last Action
Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 27
2/20/2013