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NJ S3939
Bill
Status
12/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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New Jersey Board of Nursing must establish a Nursing Scribe Program in conjunction with approved nursing schools, allowing nursing students to earn academic credit for completing a nurse scribe course
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Course curriculum must include training in electronic medical records documentation, unit workflows, medical terminology, HIPAA requirements, and medical billing, coding, and reimbursement principles
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Students must complete practicum hours providing nurse scribe services, with the specific number of hours to be determined by the Board of Nursing
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"Nurse scribe services" involves providing documentation assistance to licensed nurses regarding patient encounters, consistent with the nurse's scope of licensure
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Program aims to support nursing workforce growth by giving students hands-on experience while providing existing nurses with clerical assistance to focus on clinical duties
Legislative Description
Requires New Jersey Board of Nursing to establish Nursing Scribe Program.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
6/9/2025