Action:
Definition of full approval and timing of criminal background checks for nursing education programs
Action 4926
General Information
| Action Summary |
The Board has amended Chapter 27 to add a definition in section 10 for “full approval” of a nursing education program and to change the timing of a criminal background check for nursing students in section 70 from requiring the check prior to admission to prior to the clinical experience involving direct patient care. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [005288] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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8077
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Fast-Track
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/20/2018. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Jay P. Douglas, R.N.
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-4520
FAX: (804)527-4455
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
