This bill proposes significant changes to the structure and qualifications of the Board of Nursing in Nebraska. It aims to eliminate the Board of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and rename the existing Board to simply the Board of Nursing. The bill modifies the composition of the Board, increasing the number of public members from two to three and adjusting the representation of advanced practice registered nurses from one to four. Additionally, it introduces new term lengths for advanced practice registered nurses on the Board, specifying that their terms will range from three to five years starting January 1, 2026.

Furthermore, the bill outlines various duties for the Board, including the establishment of standards for integrated practice agreements and monitoring the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses. It also repeals several sections of existing law that are deemed obsolete, ensuring that the new provisions harmonize with the overall regulatory framework for nursing in Nebraska. The act is set to become operative on January 1, 2026, and includes a comprehensive repeal of previous statutes related to the now-defunct Board of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 38-167, 38-204, 38-605, 38-703, 38-904, 38-2213, 38-2214, 38-2216, 38-2306