This bill proposes significant changes to the structure and requirements of the Board of Nursing in Nebraska. It aims to eliminate the Board of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and rename the existing Board of Nursing to encompass all nursing practices. The bill modifies the composition of the Board of Nursing, 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 terms for advanced practice registered nurses serving on the board, specifying that their terms will range from three to five years starting January 1, 2026.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the duties of the Board of Nursing, which now include establishing standards for integrated practice agreements, monitoring the scope of practice for various advanced practice roles, and recommending disciplinary actions related to their licenses. It also repeals several existing sections of the law that are deemed obsolete, thereby streamlining the regulatory framework for nursing in Nebraska. The act is set to become operative on January 1, 2026, and includes provisions for the repeal of original sections related to the previous structure of the nursing boards.

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