Assembly Bill 294 proposes amendments to the composition of the Board of Nursing in Wisconsin. Currently, the board consists of nine members, including five licensed registered nurses, one licensed practical nurse, one individual who is either a licensed registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse, and two public members. The bill seeks to reduce the number of registered nurses on the board from five to three and introduces new positions for one currently certified advanced practice nurse prescriber and one nurse educator. The revised board structure will include three licensed registered nurses, one licensed practical nurse, one certified advanced practice nurse prescriber, one nurse educator, one member who is either a licensed registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse, and two public members.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the two currently licensed registered nurse members whose terms expire first after the bill's effective date must be replaced by the newly designated positions of a currently certified advanced practice nurse prescriber and a nurse educator. This change aims to enhance the diversity of expertise on the Board of Nursing, reflecting the evolving landscape of nursing practice and education.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 15.405(7g), 15.405