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HI HB2095
Bill
Status
1/21/2014
Primary Sponsor
Della au Belatti
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AI Summary
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Replaces all references to advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) "recognition" with "licensure" throughout Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 457 to align with national consensus standards.
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Changes APRN requirements from a recognition system to a licensure system while maintaining all existing qualification standards, educational requirements, certification criteria, and scope of practice.
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Removes references to "recognition" in statutes governing APRN board membership, qualifications, license renewal, and title/abbreviation usage.
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Aims to eliminate barriers for Hawaii APRNs seeking licensure in other states that question whether recognition status is equivalent to licensure standards.
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Maintains all existing requirements for APRN qualification, including accredited graduate education, national certification, and demonstration of clinical competency.
Legislative Description
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Licensure
Last Action
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola, Carroll, Creagan, Nakashima, Takumi excused (5).
2/14/2014