3/24/2011 12:50 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations
VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Nursing
Regulatory Coordinator: Jay P. Douglas, R.N.

(804)367-4515

jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Jay P. Douglas

Executive Director

(804)367-4623

jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300

Richmond, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 90 - 20: Regulations of the Board of Nursing
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 30 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 03/24/2011
Petitioner Donna Bond
 Petitioner's Request
The petitioner request that regulations and/or statutes be changed to: License clinical nurse specialists (CNS) Ensure that CNS practice to the full extent of education, skills and competencies Recognize national standards for competencies and behaviors of graduates of CNS programs Provide a standardized definition of the role and scope of practice for CNS Allow regular monitoring of CNS workforce supply and demand Continue to provide title protection for CNS
 Agency Plan
  Comment on the petition is requested until May 25, 2011.    Following receipt of all comments on the petition to amend regulations, the petition request will be considered by the Board of Nursing at its meeting on July 19, 2011 to decide whether to make any changes to the regulatory language. Given the breadth of the petition, it is likely that statutory changes would have to be made by the Virginia General Assembly in order to accomplish some of the petition request.
Publication Date 04/11/2011  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 05/01/2011