Prepared by Jan Lanier, RN, JD

 UPDATED 09-22-2011

The following material was prepared to provide nurses the information they need to be knowledgeable about the law regulating their practice.  Changes to the law must be approved by both chambers of the General Assembly and then signed by the governor before becoming law.  While other legislation may contain provisions that affect nursing practice, HB 303 comprehensively addresses the regulation of individuals falling under the jurisdiction of the Board of Nursing.  It is important that nurses and others be aware of and follow the progress of  this legislation as it could impact their professional lives.  

To read the full article, click on the button to the left, titled “HB 303 – Changes to the Nurse Practice Act”.