6/9/2010 10:13 am
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: Elaine J. Yeatts

Agency Regulatory Coordinator

(804)367-4688

elaine.yeatts@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 06/08/2010
Petitioner Excelsior College
 Petitioner's Request
To amend regulations to allow RN applicants whose educational programs did not provide the requisite hours of clinical education to be licensed based on other criteria set forth in regulation.
 Agency Plan
The Board will publish the petition for rule-making and request comment for 30 days beginning July 5, 2010, after which the request for amendments will be considered by the Board of Nursing at its meeting on September 14, 2010.
Publication Date 07/05/2010  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 08/04/2010