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- Reported and committed to finance
- Print number 3738b
- Amend and recommit to higher education
- Referred to higher education
- Print number 3738a
- Amend and recommit to higher education
- Referred to higher education
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Requires mandatory continuing education for nurses
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Amy Paulin
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BILL NUMBER:S3738B
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to mandatory continuing education for nurses
Purpose
To promote competence and accountability in nurses by requiring regis- tered professional nurses to complete 45 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
Summary of provisions
The bill amends the education law by adding a new section 6911 to require registered professional nurses to complete 45 hours of continu- ing education in each triennial registration period.
Justification
This legislation will mandate continuing education for nurses at a mini- mum of 45 hours of acceptable formal continuing education every three years. This requirement will provide nurses with the most current educa- tional information in their field and ensure that they continue high levels of professional competence.
Legislative history
2009-10: S.1769 2007-08: S.3900 2005-06: S.2964 2003-04: S.2559 2001-02: S.3107
Fiscal implications
Nurses will pay a $45 fee to the State Education Department to cover the administrative costs associated with implementing this requirement.
Effective date
This act shall take effect January 1, 2013.
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