Summary of Original Version

Amend KRS 314.011 to expand the definition of "licensed pratical nursing practice" and to expand the definition of "advanced practice registered nursing;" amend KRS 314.021 to grant the Kentucky Board of Nursing additional regulatory authority; amend KRS 314.042 to clarify when the board may authorize a person to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse temporarily; amend the reviewing procedure for a Collaborative Agreement for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse’s Prescriptive Authority for Nonscheduled Legend Drugs (CAPA-NS); amend when an advanced practice registered nurse is exempt from the Collaborative Agreement for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse’s Prescriptive Authority for Nonscheduled Legend Drugs requirement; and clarify the procedures for when an advanced practice registered nurse may obtain a controlled substance certificate; amend KRS 314.107 to allow for additional forms of correspondence; amend KRS 314.131 to grant the Kentucky Board of Nursing additional regulatory authority; repeal KRS 314. 196, relating to the Collaborative Prescribing Agreement Joint Advisory Committee.

Summary of Amendment: House Committee Substitute 1

Summary Delete KRS 314.011 to remove the changes made expanding the definition of "registered nursing practice," "advanced practice registered nursing," and "licensed practical nursing practice."

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 314.011, 314.021, 314.042, 314.107, 314.131
Acts Chapter 119: 314.021, 314.042, 314.107, 314.131
House Committee Substitute 1: 314.021, 314.042, 314.107, 314.131
Current: 314.021, 314.042, 314.107, 314.131