2/4/2016 3:32 pm Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
Virginia Register Publication Information
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Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: | Board of Nursing |
Regulatory Coordinator: | Elaine J. Yeatts (804)367-4688 elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
Agency Contact: | Elaine Yeatts Agency Regulatory Coordinator (804)367-4688 elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
Contact Address: | Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive Henrico, 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 | 10/02/2015 |
Petitioner | Elena Aponte-Bostwick |
To add a subsection D to 18VAC90-20-200 to authorize the Board to license by endorsement
an applicant who has honorably served for a minimum of 10 years as a registered nurse
in either a civilian capacity with the U. S. Department of Defense or with the U.
S. Department of Veteran's Affairs or on active or reserve status in the U. S. Armed
Forces, provided the applicant is licensed and in good standing in another U. S. jurisdiction.
Agency Plan
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition to add a subsection to 18VAC90-20-200
was posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov. It has
also been filed with the Register of Regulations for publication on November 2, 2015. Comment
on the petition from interested parties is requested until December 2, 2015.
Following receipt of all comments on the petition, the request will be considered
by the Board of Nursing at its meeting scheduled for January 26, 2016 to decide whether
to make any changes to the regulatory language. After that meeting, the Board will
let the petitioner know its decision.
Publication Date | 11/02/2015 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
Comment End Date | 12/02/2015 |
Take no action
Agency Response Date | 02/04/2016 |
While members were particularly appreciative of the petitioner's prior service, the
Board decided to take no action on the petition request. The members were concerned
that an exception to passage of the NCLEX would set precedence for deviation from
its licensing requirements and national uniformity. Consistent standards for licensure
by examination and endorsement are necessary to ensure fairness to all applicants.
The petitioner was advised that she could pursue licensure in Virginia by applying
for licensure by examination and taking the NCLEX.