7/17/2012 2:21 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations 		VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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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 04/19/2012
Petitioner Timothy Jankiewicz
 Petitioner's Request
To amend regulations for nursing education programs to require coursework in organ donation
 Agency Plan
  In accordance with Virginia law, the petition to amend the curriculum requirements for nursing education programs has been posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov. It has also been filed with the Register of Regulations for publication on May 21, 2012. Comment on the petition from interested parties is requested until June 15, 2012.     Following receipt of all comments on the petition, the request will be considered by the Board of Nursing at its meeting scheduled for July 17, 2012 to decide whether to make any changes to the regulatory language.  
Publication Date 05/21/2012  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 06/15/2012
 Agency Decision
Take no action
Agency Response Date 07/17/2012
 Agency Decision Text
  At its meeting today, the Board of Nursing deliberated on the matter and decided to reject the request for an amendment. While all members support education in organ donation, it was their belief that there were more appropriate channels for such education, such as through staff training in hospitals and other health care entities in accordance with protocols for the institution. Further, educators commented that the subject is usually included in nursing education as part of training on transplant and other topics.