Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
secretary
Health and Human Resources
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Nursing
Petition 167
Petition Information
Petition Title Request for required coursework in organ donation for nursing students
Date Filed 4/19/2012    [Transmittal Sheet]
Petitioner Timothy Jankiewicz 
Petitioner's Request

To amend regulations for nursing education programs to require coursework in organ donation

 
Agency's 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.  
 
Comment Period Began 5/21/2012    Ended 6/15/2012
30 comments
Virginia Register Announcement Submitted on 4/19/2012
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Published on: 5/21/2012     Volume: 28  Issue: 19
Agency Decision Take no action [Transmittal Sheet]    
Response Date 7/17/2012
Decision Publication Date Published on: 8/27/2012     Volume: 28  Issue: 26
Agency Decision Summary

 

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.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Elaine J. Yeatts  / Agency Regulatory Coordinator
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Richmond, 23233
Email Address: elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4688    FAX: (804)527-4434    TDD: ()-