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OK HB1081

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Pat Ownbey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Oklahoma Board of Nursing Executive Director must be a Registered Nurse and shall manage all agency operations, personnel, and financial resources in support of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.

  • Executive Director may accept and issue certain agreed disciplinary orders without full Board ratification, including orders for Peer Assistance Program entry, license reinstatement/endorsement, and voluntary license surrender, with summary reports to the Board at regular meetings.

  • Board of Nursing may impose corrective action (remedial education, administrative penalty, or combination) on licensed persons who violate the act or rules; corrective action is not considered disciplinary action but may be considered in subsequent violations.

  • Board shall promulgate rules to implement corrective action provisions.

  • Effective date is November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Professions and occupations; including certain duties of Executive Director of Oklahoma Board of Nursing; effective date.

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/21/2015

4/21/2015

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/5/2015
Public Health2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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