The bill amends the definition of "Primary Instructor" within the Long-Term Care Aide Training Act in Arkansas. It introduces new language that clarifies the definition of "General nursing experience," specifying that it includes nursing experience obtained through various means such as employment, internships, and externships, particularly in long-term care settings. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "Primary Instructor" to require that a registered nurse must possess a minimum of two years of general nursing experience, including at least one year of long-term care nursing services within the last ten years, and mandates that they attend an annual eight-hour class authorized by the Department of Human Services.

The bill also makes several deletions to streamline the definitions and requirements. Notably, it removes the previous five-year experience requirement and replaces it with a ten-year requirement for long-term care nursing services. Furthermore, it eliminates redundant language regarding what constitutes general nursing experience, thereby simplifying the criteria for primary instructors in long-term care aide training. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the qualifications and ongoing education of primary instructors in the state.