TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Nursing is claiming an exemption from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 4 a of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations that are necessary to conform to changes in Virginia statutory law where no agency discretion is involved. The Board of Nursing will receive, consider, and respond to petitions from any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.
Title of Regulation: 18VAC90-20. Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing (amending 18VAC90-20-271).
Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: December 2, 2015.
Agency Contact: Jay P. Douglas, R.N., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4515, FAX (804) 527-4455, or email jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov.
Summary:
Pursuant to Chapter 522 of the 2015 Acts of Assembly, the amendment includes the statutory authorization to issue a restricted volunteer license for registered or practical nurses.
18VAC90-20-271. Registration Restricted volunteer license and registration for voluntary practice by out-of-state licensees.
A. A registered or practical nurse may be issued a restricted volunteer license and may practice in accordance with provisions of § 54.1-3011.01 of the Code of Virginia.
B. Any licensed nurse who does not hold a license to practice in Virginia and who seeks registration to practice on a voluntary basis under the auspices of a publicly supported, all volunteer, nonprofit organization that sponsors the provision of health care to populations of underserved people shall:
1. File a complete application for registration on a form provided by the board at least five business days prior to engaging in such practice. An incomplete application will not be considered;
2. Provide evidence of current, unrestricted licensure in a U.S. jurisdiction;
3. Provide the name of the nonprofit organization, the dates and location of the voluntary provision of services;
4. Pay a registration fee of $10; and
5. Provide an attestation from a representative of the nonprofit organization attesting to its compliance with provisions of subdivision 11 of § 54.1-3001 of the Code of Virginia.
NOTICE: The following forms used in administering the regulation were filed by the agency. The forms are not being published; however, online users of this issue of the Virginia Register of Regulations may click on the name of a form with a hyperlink to access it. The forms are also available from the agency contact or may be viewed at the Office of the Registrar of Regulations, General Assembly Building, 2nd Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
FORMS (18VAC90-20)
Application for Licensure by Endorsement -- Registered Nurse (rev. 5/11)
Instructions for Licensure by Endorsement -- Registered Nurse (rev. 5/11)
Instructions for Licensure by Endorsement -- Licensed Practical Nurse (rev. 5/11)
Application for Licensure by Endorsement -- Licensed Practical Nurse (rev. 6/11)
Verification of Clinical Practice -- Licensure by Endorsement (rev. 1/10)
Instructions and Application for Licensure by Examination for Registered Nurses (rev. 8/11)
Instructions and Application for Licensure by Examination -- Licensed Practical Nurse (rev. 8/11)
Instructions and Application for Licensure by Repeat Examination for Registered Nurse (rev. 8/11)
Instructions and Application for Licensure by Repeat Examination for Licensed Practical Nurse (rev. 8/11)
Instructions and Application for Licensure by Examination for Licensed Practical Nurses Educated in Other Countries (rev. 6/11)
Instructions and Application for Licensure by Examination for Registered Nurses Educated in Other Countries (rev. 6/11)
Declaration of Primary State of Residency for Purposes of the Nurse Licensure Compact (rev. 6/11)
Instructions for Application for Reinstatement -- Registered Nurse (rev. 10/10)
Application for Reinstatement -- Registered Nurse (rev. 6/11)
Instructions for Application for Reinstatement -- Licensed Practical Nurse (rev. 2/10)
Application for Reinstatement of License as a Licensed Practical Nurse (rev. 6/11)
Instructions and Application for Reinstatement of License as a Registered Nurse Following Suspension or Revocation (rev. 6/11)
Instructions and Application for Reinstatement of License as a Licensed Practical Nurse Following Suspension or Revocation (rev. 6/11)
License Verification Form (rev. 10/09)
Procedure (rev. 3/10) and Application for Registration as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (rev. 6/11)
Application for Reinstatement of Registration as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (rev. 6/11)
Application to Establish a Nursing Education Program (rev. 6/11)
Agenda and Survey Visit Report -- Registered Nurse Education Program (rev. 4/08)
Agenda and Survey Visit Report -- Practical Nurse Education Program (rev. 4/08)
NCLEX Survey Visit Report (rev. 4/08)
Application for Registration for Volunteer Practice (rev. 7/07)
Sponsor Certification for Volunteer Registration (rev. 8/08)
Verification of Supervised Clinical Practice -- Registered Nurse Provisional License (eff. 8/13)
Notification of Intent to Supervise Clinical Practice -- Registered Nurse Provisional License (eff. 8/13)
Application for Restricted Volunteer License (eff. 7/2015)
VA.R. Doc. No. R16-4316; Filed October 5, 2015, 9:27 a.m.