Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Nursing
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing [18 VAC 90 ‑ 19]
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12/24/19  12:51 pm
Commenter: Marilou Carriedo RN, PNANJ sub chapter

change of designation
 

I am in agreement in eliminating the description "Foreign Graduate Nurse" from the nurse licensure of applicants from other countries.  This terminology is highly offensive and lacks the decorum of the profession.  PNA Virginia, you have my support.

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