Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part I - Department of Human Services
Subpart A - General Provisions
Chapter 1 - STATEMENTS OF POLICY
Section 1.1 - Clarification of nursing qualifications-statement of policy

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 1.1

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

For the purposes of applying statutory and regulatory nursing standards and qualifications in this Commonwealth, the following applies under this title:

(1) For a licensed practical nurse, the term includes an individual licensed under the laws of this Commonwealth to practice practical nursing or an individual who holds a privilege to practice as a practical nurse under the Nurse Licensure Compact Act (35 P.S. §§ 10291-10295).

(2) For a registered nurse, the term includes an individual licensed under the laws of this Commonwealth to practice professional nursing or an individual who holds a privilege to practice as a registered nurse under the Nurse Licensure Compact Act.

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