28 Pa. Code § 51.1a – Clarification of nursing qualifications—statement of policy.

For the purposes of applying statutory and regulatory nursing standards and qualifications in this Commonwealth, the following applies:

(1) For a licensed practical nurse, the term includes an individual licensed under the laws of this Commonwealth to practice practical nursing or an individual who holds a privilege to practice as a practical nurse under the Nurse Licensure Compact Act (35 P.S. § § 10291—10295).
(2) For a registered nurse, the term includes an individual licensed under the laws of this Commonwealth to practice professional nursing or an individual who holds a privilege to practice as a registered nurse under the Nurse Licensure Compact Act.

The provisions of this § 51.1a added under the Nurse Licensure Compact Act (35 P.S. § § 10291—10295).

The provisions of this § 51.1a added January 12, 2024, effective January 13, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 148.