This bill amends the requirements for licensed nurse assistant (LNA) licensure application materials by providing an additional option for applicants to submit documentation. Specifically, it modifies RSA 326-B:19, I by removing the phrase "board approved" and replacing it with "board-approved," ensuring consistency in terminology. Furthermore, it introduces a new option for applicants to submit documentation of successful completion of a fundamentals of nursing curriculum, or its equivalent, from a board-approved nursing education program, in addition to the existing requirement of certification from a board-approved nursing assistant education program.

The bill aims to enhance the flexibility of the LNA licensure process by recognizing alternative educational pathways that meet the necessary qualifications. This change is intended to streamline the application process and potentially increase the number of qualified candidates entering the nursing assistant workforce. The act is set to take effect upon its passage, which is approved for May 08, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Amended by the Senate: 326-B:19
As Amended by the House: 326-B:19
Version adopted by both bodies: 326-B:19
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 326-B:19