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OH HB457

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Linda Bolon

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Origin

House of Representatives

128th General Assembly (2009-2010)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 4723.485 of the Revised Code to modify the extension period for externship certificates in prescribing drugs for advanced practice nurses.

  • Changes the externship certificate extension from "an additional year" to a maximum extension period not to exceed two years.

  • Requires nurses to submit evidence of continued participation in an externship to the board in order to receive an extension beyond the initial one-year certificate period.

  • Maintains the requirement that nurses notify the board if an externship is terminated for any reason.

  • Preserves existing requirements for obtaining a full certificate to prescribe, including a supervising physician's statement and applicable fees.

Legislative Description

To increase the extension period that may be granted to an advanced practice nurse completing an externship in prescribing drugs.

Advanced practice nurses-externship in prescribing drugs-increase extension period

Last Action

Committee Report

6/2/2010

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