| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | Change requirement for nametag |
| Date Filed | 10/25/2019 [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Petitioner | Zenaida Laxa |
| Petitioner's Request |
To amend section 130 to change the requirement for an applicant from another country to use the designation of \\"foreign nurse graduate\\" on a nametag to the designation of \\"RN Applicant\\" |
| Agency's Plan |
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition will be published on November 25, 2019 in the Register of Regulations and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment ending December 25, 2019. Following receipt of all comments on the petition to amend regulations, the Board will decide whether to make any changes to the regulatory language. This matter will be on the Board’s agenda for its first meeting after the comment period, which is scheduled for January 28, 2020.
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| Comment Period | Ended 12/25/2019 328 comments |
| Agency Decision | Initiate a regulatory change [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Response Date | 1/28/2020 |
| Agency Decision Summary |
The Board adopted an amendment to section 130 to change the nametag requirement from \"foreign nurse graduate\" to \"RN applicant.\" |
| Associated regulatory action | Name tag requirement for foreign graduates Latest Stage: Fast-Track |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Name / Title: | Jay P. Douglas, R.N. / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, 23233 |
| Email Address: | jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4520 FAX: (804)527-4455 TDD: ()- |