The current ch.
N 8 was created in 1995 with only a few minor revisions. The Board's intention is to do a comprehensive review, evaluation and update to the rules governing advance practice nurse prescribers.
3. Description of the Existing Policies Relevant to the Rule, New Policies Proposed to be Included in the Rule, and an Analysis of Policy Alternatives
The Board will update the chapter to reflect current procedures and the changes in the profession.
Stakeholders have brought to the Board's attention that national certification bodies which previously certified clinical nurse specialist in a specific specialty no longer certifies that specialty. Other states have addressed with requirements which did not include relying on a national certification. The Board will consider options to address this stakeholder concern as part of the rule-making project.
The alternative is to keep the current rules which have some inconsistency with the statute and rules, and maintain procedures and practice of the profession which remain out-of-date.
4. Detailed Explanation of Statutory Authority for the Rule (Including the Statutory Citation and Language)
Section
15.08 (5) (b) Each examining board: shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession.
Section
441.01 (3) The board may establish minimum standards for schools for professional nurses and schools for licensed practical nurses, including all related clinical units and facilities, and make and provide periodic surveys and consultations to such schools. It may also establish rules to prevent unauthorized persons from practicing professional nursing. It shall approve all rules for the administration of this chapter in accordance with ch.
227.
Section
441.16 (3) The board shall promulgate rules necessary to administer this section, including rules for all of the following:
(a) Establishing the education, training or experience requirements that a registered nurse must satisfy to be an advanced practice nurse. The rules promulgated under this paragraph shall require a registered nurse to have education, training or experience that is in addition to the education, training or experience required for licensure as a registered nurse.
(am) Establishing the appropriate education, training and examination requirements that an advanced practice nurse must satisfy to qualify for a certificate to issue prescription orders.
(b) Defining the scope of practice within which an advanced practice nurse may issue prescription orders.
(c) Specifying the classes of drugs, individual drugs or devices that may not be prescribed by an advanced practice nurse.
(cm) Specifying the conditions to be met for a registered nurse to do the following:
1. Administer a drug prescribed by an advanced practice nurse who is certified to issue prescription orders.
2. Administer a drug at the direction of an advanced practice nurse who is certified to issue prescription orders.
(d) Establishing procedures for maintaining a certificate to issue prescription orders, including requirements for continuing education and a requirement to complete the nursing workforce survey and submit the fee required under s.
441.01 (7).
(e) Establishing the minimum amount of malpractice liability insurance coverage that an advanced practice nurse shall have if he or she is certified to issue prescription orders. The board shall promulgate rules under this paragraph in consultation with the commissioner of insurance.
5. Estimate of Amount of Time that State Employees Will Spend Developing the Rule and of Other Resources Necessary to Develop the Rule
175 hours
6. List with Description of all Entities that may be Affected by the Proposed Rule
Nurses and other health care professionals and entities.
7. Summary and Preliminary Comparison with any Existing or Proposed Federal Regulation that is Intended to Address the Activities to be Regulated by the Proposed Rule
None
8. Anticipated Economic Impact of Implementing the Rule (Note if the Rule is Likely to Have a Significant Economic Impact on Small Businesses)
None or minimal economic impact. There is not likely to be a significant economic impact on small businesses.
Contact Person
Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, (608) 261-2377
Safety and Professional Services —
Psychology Examining Board
This statement of scope was approved by the governor on March 27, 2014.
Rule No.
Relating to
Licensure.
Rule Type
Permanent.
1. Finding/Nature of Emergency (for Emergency Rules Only)
N/A
2. Detailed Description of the Objective of the Proposed Rule
The objective of the proposed rule is to update the rule to reflect the changes due to Wisconsin 13 Act 114. In addition, the objective is to streamline, clarify and update the licensure and examination process for applicants.
3. Description of the Existing Policies Relevant to the Rule, New Policies Proposed to be Included in the Rule, and an Analysis of Policy Alternatives
Wisconsin 13 Act 114 allows an applicant to take any required examination prior to graduation. The rule needs to be updated to reflect this change in the statute.
The code contains outdated practices and procedures. This proposed rule would review and update all licensure and examination requirements in the interest of streamlining the process while maintaining the health, safety and welfare of the public.
4. Detailed Explanation of Statutory Authority for the Rule (Including the Statutory Citation and Language)
Section
15.08 (5) (b) Each examining board shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains, and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession.
Section
455.08 The examining board shall adopt such rules as are necessary under this chapter.
5. Estimate of Amount of Time that State Employees Will Spend Developing the Rule and of Other Resources Necessary to Develop the Rule
100 hours.
6. List with Description of all Entities that may be Affected by the Proposed Rule
Psychology applicants.
7. Summary and Preliminary Comparison with any Existing or Proposed Federal Regulation that is Intended to Address the Activities to be Regulated by the Proposed Rule
None.
8. Anticipated Economic Impact of Implementing the Rule (Note if the Rule is Likely to Have a Significant Economic Impact on Small Businesses)
Minimal to none. It is not likely to have an economic impact on small businesses.
Contact Person
Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, (608) 261-2377.
