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- Referred to higher education
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BILL NUMBER:S351
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to certain vocational schools providing licensed practical nurse training
Purpose of bill
To strengthen the quality of health care in New York State by creating a vehicle to increase the numbers of licensed practical nurses through greater opportunity for educational training in the field of nursing.
Summary of provisions
Amends §6453 of the education law to authorize the commissioner to contract with institutions of vocational education (1) to conduct approved courses to assist foreign trained nurses to qualify for a license as a licensed practical nurse, (2) conduct refresher courses for NYS residents currently licensed as licensed practical nurses but who are not actively engaged in nursing, and (3) to conduct approved courses to qualify persons as licensed practical nurses if such institution certifies medical assistants or patient care technicians.
Justification
As Americans grow older more and more people will need care, especially in nursing homes and assisted living centers. In fact, studies predict that nearly 1,000,000 nurses will be needed by the year 2010. This number includes both registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.
Licensed practical nurses work under the direction of a doctor or registered nurse. Most LPNs provide basic bedside care to patients. In nursing homes LPNs may also help evaluate the needs of residents and develop care plans. It is essential that the state take proactive measures such as this to thwart the impending jeopardy to the quality of health care available to New York residents. This legislation will create a real solution in a practical way by authorizing the commissioner to contract with vocational schools to qualify individuals as licensed practical nurses.
Legislative history
2005-06: A.10464 2007: S.5844 Referred to Higher Education 2008: S.5844 Referred to Higher Education 2009: S.361 Referred to Higher Education 2010: S.361 Referred to Higher Education
Fiscal implications
The State's expenditure to manage ensuing contracts will be greatly offset by the savings realized through the strengthening of preventative and long term care additional licensed practical nurses will provide.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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