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ID S1252

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 54-1402 of Idaho Code to revise definitions related to nursing and make technical corrections

  • Changes reference from "this act" to "this chapter" throughout the nursing definitions section

  • Revises the definition of "practice of nursing" to clarify that nursing practice encompasses autonomous and collaborative performance of specialized acts and services

  • Specifies that nursing practice occurs at the physical location of the recipient, removing language about assessing and evaluating health status and implementing care strategies from the core definition

  • Maintains definitions for advanced practice registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and licensed registered nurses with their respective scopes of practice

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise the definition of "practice of nursing."

NURSING

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Health & Welfare

2/4/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/3/2016

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