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how many nurses have had lost there license because of the board of nursing, Topix.com:"I went with a friend to the board of nursing and i was just shocked that most nurses didnt have an representation but nursing board had a lawyer there. But most nurses didnt know that this lawyer was not there to help them but to throw them under the bus and make them jump through hoops to get there license back . This angers me and i would like to start a union for nurses and make sure this doesnt happen to no more good nurse or doctors and the board of nursing will have to pay with a class action law suit and if alot of nurses and doctors have been wrongfully accussed without representation then we will have a good case and a good shot at making a difference i know that nurses jobs are very hard jobs to follow and very hard to quit after you have been doing this job for months and years after education and work experience, lets make a change for a diffence message me and lets get this started" ****************************************************** ****************************************************** Contact Information and Web Sites ******************************************************
Alabama Board of Nursing:"Nursing evolved from an informal and unregulated practice for centuries. Leaders such as England's Florence Nightingale, considered to be the founder of modern nursing, saw a need to formalize education and set high standards for practice. In America, nursing leaders saw not only a need to formalize education and set high standards for nursing practice, but to seek regulation through government and hold individuals accountable for their practice." ******************************************************
Alaska Board of Nursing:"The board adopts regulations to carry out the laws governing the practice of nursing and the work of nurse aides in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary action against people who violate the licensing laws. The board meets four times a year and offers a public comment period at each meeting. Meeting agendas are available from board staff. We encourage you to review and use the various options presented on this website." ******************************************************
American Samoa Health Services ******************************************************
Arizona State Board of Nursing:"Our mission is to protect the public health, safety and welfare through the safe and competent practice of nurses and nursing assistants. The State Board of Nursing assures that standards of practice are met and that persons engaged in the practice of nursing are competent. It approves individuals for licensure, registration and certification, approves educational programs for nurses and nursing assistants, investigates complaints concerning licensee's compliance with the law, and determines and administers disciplinary actions in the event of proven violations of the Nurse Practice Act." ******************************************************
Arkansas State Board of Nursing:"The mission of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing is to protect the public and act as their advocate by effectively regulating the practice of nursing." ******************************************************
California Board of Registered Nursing:"The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) regulates the practice of registered nursing and certified advanced practice nurses in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare. The Board exists to protect the health and safety of consumers and promote quality registered nursing care in California." ******************************************************
California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians:"The mission of the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (Board) is to protect the public. Public protection is paramount to the Board and its highest priority in exercising its licensing, regulatory and disciplinary functions. Toward this end, the Board ensures that only qualified persons are licensed vocational nurses and psychiatric technicians by enforcing education requirements, standards of practice and by educating consumers of their rights." ******************************************************
Colorado Board of Nursing:"Colorado-Department of Regulatory Agencies-Board of Nursing." ******************************************************
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing: ******************************************************
Delaware Board of Nursing:"The Board of Nursing, hereafter referred to as the Board, is charged with protection of the health, safety, and welfare of Delaware's citizens by establishing rules and regulations for the licensure and practice of professional and practical nursing. The Board issues licenses by examination and endorsement, evaluates and approves nursing educational programs, conducts hearings, and imposes disciplinary sanctions, when deemed necessary. (24 Del. C., Chapter 19, § 1901-1926)." ******************************************************
District of Columbia Board of Nursing:"The Board of Nursing regulates registered nurses, practical nurses, and advanced registered nurses in DC, including nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, and nurse practitioners. The Board also advises the Mayor, evaluates qualifications, administers exams, and recommends standards and procedures. The Board issues licenses; receives and reviews complaints; requests investigations, conducts hearings, and issues subpoenas; examines witnesses; administers oaths; and makes an annual report. Members must file personal financial disclosure statements." ******************************************************
Florida Board of Nursing:"Our Mission: To protect and promote the health of all persons in Florida by diligently regulating health care practitioners
and facilities."
Dan Coble, RN, PhD, Executive Director ******************************************************
Georgia State Board of Licensed Practical Nurses:"The Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses is a seven member board appointed by the Governor to protect, promote and preserve the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Georgia. The Board meets every other month to regulate fifty-five practical nursing education programs. In addition, the Board reviews applications for licensure and regulates the 29,350 licensed practical nurses practicing in Georgia." ******************************************************
Georgia Board of Nursing:"The Georgia Board of Nursing consists of eight members appointed by the Governor and is responsible for the regulation of 85,000 registered professional nurses and 4,500 advanced practice registered nurses. The Board is comprised of seven registered professional nurses and an eighth consumer member. As part of their responsibilities, board members develop rules and regulations that set the standards for nursing practice and education, provide the minimum qualifications for licensure, and ensure that disciplinary process is implemented in a fashion that guarantees due process and public protection. The Board meets for three days every other month." ******************************************************
Guam Board of Nurse Examiners:"The Health Professional Licensing Office (HPLO) provides administrative support to the Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners (GBAHE), Guam Board of Examiners for Dentistry (GBED), Guam Board of Medical Examiners (GBME), Guam Board of Nurse Examiners (GBNE), Guam Board of Examiners for Optometry (GBEO), Guam Board of Examiners for Pharmacy (GBEP), Guam Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (GBBC), and the Commission on Licensure."
Romarica E. Basa, rebasa@dphss.govguam.net ******************************************************
Hawaii Board of Nursing:"The Professional and Vocational Licensing Division (PVL) is responsible for implementing the licensing regulations for 45 different professions and vocations. Twenty-five (25) licensing regulatory boards and commissions are administratively attached to DCCA/PVL, as well as twenty (20) licensing programs (those without a board or commission). The division provides staff support to the licensing regulatory boards, handles applications, licenses, reviews and processes renewals, and maintains license records. The division provides guidance for proper implementation of the licensing laws and administrative rules for the 45 licensing areas."
Kathleen Yokouchi, MBA, BBA, BA, Executive Officer ******************************************************
Idaho Board of Nursing:"The Mission of the Idaho Board of Nursing is to regulate nursing practice and education for the purpose of safeguarding the public health, safety and welfare." ******************************************************
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation: ******************************************************
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Indiana State Board of Nursing:" ******************************************************
Iowa Board of Nursing:"The board derives its legal authority for regulating and enforcing regulations for nursing education, nursing practice, and continuing education for nurses under the provisions of Iowa Code chapters 17A, 147, 152 and 272C. The mission of the board is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by ensuring that nursing is practiced by at least minimally competent licensed individuals who practice within their authorized scope of practice." ******************************************************
Kansas State Board of Nursing:"In 2005, nurses licensed in Kansas will notice significant changes in renewal notice format. Instead of receiving a printed renewal application form, each nurse will receive a Notice of Renewal Application that includes the Nurse's license number and PIN and directions for online renewal." ******************************************************
Kentucky Board of Nursing:"Our job is to protect public health and welfare by development and enforcement of state laws governing the safe practice of nursing. We want to assist you in any way possible, and we welcome ideas you have that will help us accomplish our mission. We invite you to review our website and Contact Us with comments or suggestions." ******************************************************
Louisiana State Board of Practical:"The very first meeting of the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners was held at Charity Hospital of Louisiana at New Orleans on Wednesday, January 12, 1949. The 5 members in attendance were selected from a list submitted to Governor Earl K. Long for approval. There was 1 absent appointed member and 3 unappointed members giving a total of 9 board members." ******************************************************
Louisiana State Board of Nursing:"The very first meeting of the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners was held at Charity Hospital of Louisiana at New Orleans on Wednesday, January 12, 1949. The 5 members in attendance were selected from a list submitted to Governor Earl K. Long for approval. There was 1 absent appointed member and 3 unappointed members giving a total of 9 board members."
Barbara Morvant, MN, RN, Executive Director ******************************************************
Maine State Board of Nursing:"The mission of the Board of Nursing is to protect the public health and welfare in the area of nursing practice. Read the philosophy of the Maine State Board of Nursing." ******************************************************
Maryland Board of Nursing:"The mission of the Board of Nursing is to assure safe competent nurses and nursing care for the citizens of Maryland by: determining qualifications for licensure; facilitating licensure examinations; issuing licenses to practice; developing and implementing regulations; monitoring nursing practice; enforcing standards of practice and education; and educating the community." ******************************************************
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing:"The mission of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing is to lead in the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth through the fair and consistent application of the statutes and regulations governing nursing practice and nursing education." ******************************************************
Michigan/DCH/Bureau of Health Professions:"Welcome to the Michigan Board of Nursing web site! Our goal is to provide up-to-date information on various topics related to the practice of nursing in Michigan. We hope you find this information helpful and invite you to check out our web site often." ******************************************************
Minnesota Board of Nursing:"
The mission of the Minnesota Board of Nursing is to protect the public's health and safety by providing reasonable assurance that the people who practice nursing are competent, ethical practitioners with the necessary knowledge and skills appropriate to their title and role." ******************************************************
Mississippi Board of Nursing:"The mission of the Mississippi Board of Nursing is to protect the public's health and safety by providing reasonable assurance that the people who practice nursing are competent, ethical practitioners with the necessary knowledge and skills appropriate to their title and role." ******************************************************
Missouri State Board of Nursing:"The mission of the Missouri State Board of Nursing is to protect the public by development and enforcement of state laws governing the safe practice of nursing. The first Board of Nurse Examiners was appointed in 1909, with the Nurse Practice Act becoming effective in March 1909. The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) is the accumulation of statutes, Chapter 335.011 to 335.257 (http://www.moga.state.mo.us/STATUTES/C335.HTM) published in the Revised Statutes of Missouri.(1994)." ******************************************************
Montana State Board of Nursing, Business Standards Division:"The Business Standards Division is a newly created entity within the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. The Division has been established as a result of Senate Bill 445 (2001 Legislative Session) which reorganized the Montana Department of Commerce. Senate Bill 445 reassigned certain functions of the Department of Commerce to the Department of Labor and Industry. Those functions that are now a part of the Department of Labor and Industry - Business Standards Division include: Building Codes, Business and Occupational Licensing, Health Care Licensing and Weights and Measures." ******************************************************
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure ******************************************************
Nevada State Board of Nursing:"The Board's mission is to protect the public's health, safety and welfare through effective nursing regulation. It is a governmental agency established by Nevada law to protect the public from unsafe practice by nurses." ******************************************************
New Hampshire Board of Nursing:"
In order to safeguard life, health, and the public welfare of the people of this state and in order to protect the people of the state of New Hampshire from the unauthorized, unqualified, and improper application of services by individuals in the practice of nursing, it is necessary that a regulatory authority be established and adequately funded. To further this policy the practice of nursing shall be regulated through the New Hampshire board of nursing, and said board shall have the power to enforce the provisions of this chapter. Any persons who practice or offer to practice nursing or who represent themselves as registered nurses or licensed practical nurses without qualifying under this chapter endanger the public health." ******************************************************
New Jersey Board of Nursing:"This board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in New Jersey. The board certifies advance practice nurses and homemaker-home health aides. The board accredits nursing schools and approves clinical affiliates. The board also will be certifying massage, bodywork and somatic therapists. Inquiries or complaints may be forwarded to Mr. George Hebert, Acting Executive Director, New Jersey Board of Nursing, PO Box 45010, Newark, NJ 07101, (973) 504-6430." ******************************************************
New Mexico Board of Nursing ******************************************************
New York State Board of Nursing, Office of the Professions: ******************************************************
North Carolina Board of Nursing:"The North Carolina Board of Nursing is a regulatory agency, comprised of elected nurses, appointed citizens and staff, charged with ensuring safe, effective nursing care for the citizens of North Carolina." ******************************************************
North Dakota Board of Nursing:"The North Dakota Board of Nursing is a state agency whose authority is granted by the Legislature and charged with regulating the practice of nursing and establishing nursing education standards. The NDCC 43-12.1 Nurse Practices Act provides for the establishment of a Board of Nursing empowered with the responsibility and legal authority for ensuring that practitioners of nursing are competent to practice in North Dakota for the purpose of public protection of the citizens of this state." ******************************************************
Northern Mariana Islands ******************************************************
Ohio Board of Nursing:"The mission of the Ohio Board of Nursing is to actively safeguard the health of the public through the effective regulation of nursing care." ******************************************************
Oklahoma Board of Nursing:"This web site is available to assist both the public and
licensed nurses to more fully utilize the services of the Board of Nursing. The Board's purpose is to safeguard the public's health by ensuring that licensed nurses are qualified and competent to practice. The web site supports the Board's purpose by providing information concerning the Board's functions." ******************************************************
Oregon State Board of Nursing:"The Oregon State Board of Nursing safeguards the public's health and well-being by providing guidance for, and regulation of, entry into the profession, nursing education and continuing safe practice." ******************************************************
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing:"The State Board of Nursing consists of thirteen members. These are: the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs; three members representing the public at large; six registered nurses, at least three of whom shall possess Masters' degrees in nursing; two licensed practical nurses and one licensed dietitian-nutritionist. Nurse members are required to have been engaged in nursing in this Commonwealth for the five-year period immediately preceding appointment. In making appointments to the Board, the Governor is required to give due consideration to providing representation from diversified fields of nursing, including, but not limited to, specialized nurses of all types." ******************************************************
Puerto Rico ******************************************************
Rhode Island Board of Nurse:"The Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education is charged with protecting the health, safety and welfare of the people of Rhode Island. The Board, through enforcement of statutes and regulations, safeguards the people from unauthorized, unqualified, and improper application of services by individuals in the practice of nursing." ******************************************************
South Carolina State Board of Nursing:"The purpose of the Board of Nursing is to assure the safe and effective practice of nursing in South Carolina.
The Board licenses qualified individuals as registered nurses or licensed practical nurses.
Complaints are investigated and disciplinary action taken whenever necessary." ******************************************************
South Dakota Board of Nursing:"To safeguard life, health, and the public welfare, and to protect citizens from unauthorized, unqualified, and improper application of nursing education programs and nursing practices, in accordance with SDCL 36-9 and SDCL 36-9A." ******************************************************
Tennessee State Board of Nursing ******************************************************
Texas Board of Nurse Examiners:"The mission of the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas is to protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse in the State of Texas is competent to practice safely. The Board fulfills its mission through the regulation of the practice of nursing and the approval of nursing education programs. This mission, derived from the Nursing Practice Act, supersedes the interest of any individual, the nursing profession, or any special interest group." ******************************************************
Utah State Board of Nursing:"The Board of Nursing typically meets monthly. To find out information about the next meeting please refer to our calendar." ******************************************************
Vermont State Board of Nursing: ******************************************************
Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure ******************************************************
Virginia Board of Nursing:"The Virginia Department of Health Professions works to assure the safe and competent delivery of health care to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia through the process of examining, licensing and disciplining health care practitioners governed by one of the 13 state health care boards." ******************************************************
Washington State Nursing Care Quality:"Welcome to the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission Web Page. You will find information regarding health care providers, regulations for professional practice and contact information to put you in touch with people who can help answer your questions. Please let us know what you think of this site and how it can be of more use to you. The Department of Health works to protect and improve the health of people in Washington State and with your help, we can continue to update and improve the information we offer to the public." ******************************************************
West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses:"The West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses is a legally constituted agency of State government established by the West Virginia Legislature. The mission of the Board is to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare through licensure of practical nurses." ******************************************************
West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses:"The West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses is a legally constituted agency of state government established by the West Virginia Legislature to promote and protect public health, safety and welfare through the regulation of the practice of registered professional nursing." ******************************************************
Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing:"Professional nursing means the performance for compensation of any act in the observation or care of the ill, injured or infirm, or for the maintenance of health or prevention of illness of others, which act requires substantial nursing skill, knowledge or training, or application of nursing principles based on biological, physical and social sciences, such as the observation and recording of symptoms and reactions, the execution of procedures and techniques in the treatment of the sick under the general or special supervision or direction of a physician, podiatrist, or dentist, or under an order of a person who is licensed to practice medicine, podiatry, or dentistry in another state if that person prepared the order after examining the patient in that other state and directs that the order be carried out in this state, and the execution of general nursing procedures and techniques." ******************************************************
Wyoming State Board of Nursing:"Welcome to the Wyoming State Board of Nursing! We hope that this site will be a valuable resource that you can visit often. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Board office. Check out our NEWS link to see our new publication, "Wyoming Nurse Reporter" ******************************************************
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