2676-S AMH DELL PRID 37

SHB 2676 - H AMDS 979 ADOPTED 2-11-94

By Representative Dellwo

     On page 56, line 19, after "required." insert "The commission shall define by rules what constitutes specialized and advanced levels of nursing practice as recognized by the medical and nursing profession."

     On page 56, line 21, strike "licensed nurses" and insert "nursing practitioners"

     On page 56, line 22, strike "licensed nurses" and insert "nursing practitioners"

     On page 56, beginning on line 22, after "acts" strike all material through "professions" on line 27

EFFECT:  These amendments restore the language in current law providing that the governing board of nursing shall define by rules what constitutes specialized and advance levels of nursing practice as recognized by the medical and nursing professions.