Minnesota Rules — Nursing Board

Chapter 6300 NURSING PREPARATION PROGRAMS

Minn. R. 6300.0200 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.0300 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.0400 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.0500 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.0600 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.0700 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.0800 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.0900 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.1000 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.1100 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.1200 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.2000 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.2050 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.2100 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.2200 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.2300 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.2400 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.2500 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.2600 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.3000 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.3100 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.3200 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.5100 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.5200 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.5300 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.5400 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.5500 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.5600 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.5700 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.5800 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.5900 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.6000 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.6100 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.6200 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.7000 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.7100 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.7200 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.7300 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.7400 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.7500 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.7600 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.7700 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.7800 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.8000 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.8100 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6300.8200 [Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Chapter 6301 PROGRAM APPROVALS

Minn. R. 6301.0100 Definitions

Subpart 1. Scope.

For the purpose of parts 6301.0100 to 6301.2410, the following terms have the meanings given them.

Subp. 2. Advanced standing.

"Advanced standing" means academic credit granted a licensed practical nurse in recognition of prior nursing education and nursing experience.

Subp. 3.

[Repealed, 28 SR 218]

Subp. 4. Approval.

"Approval" means authority granted by the board for a controlling body to offer a program designed to prepare students to meet the nursing education requirements for licensure as practical, professional, or advanced practice nurses in Minnesota.

Subp. 5. Board.

"Board" means the Board of Nursing.

Subp. 6. Board review panel.

"Board review panel" means the group convened under Minnesota Statutes, section 214.10, to review investigations of alleged noncompliance with rules.

Subp. 7. Clinical setting.

"Clinical setting" means the place where, or through which, faculty and students have access to one or more patients. Simulated clinical learning activities controlled by the faculty do not meet this definition.

Subp. 7a. Comparable organizations.

A foreign accrediting organization is a "comparable organization" under this chapter if it only accredits those programs that meet or exceed the performance standards for nursing education programs in part 6301.2330. A foreign accrediting organization that accredits programs that do not meet such standards is not a comparable organization.

Subp. 7b. Competence.

"Competence" means the application of knowledge, ethics, and the interpersonal, decision-making, and psychomotor skills expected for the practice role, within the regulatory context of public health, safety, and welfare.

Subp. 8. Controlling body.

"Controlling body" means a school or organization falling within the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, sections 148.171 to 148.285 and meeting the requirements of part 6301.2340, subpart 1.

Subp. 9.

[Repealed, 41 SR 599]

Subp. 10. Director.

"Director" means the registered professional nurse responsible for developing a proposed program or for implementing a program. This title is used regardless of the official title given to the person by the controlling body.

Subp. 11. Faculty.

"Faculty" means the director and other individuals designated by the controlling body as having ongoing responsibility for teaching or evaluating student learning in the program.

Subp. 11a. High-fidelity simulation.

"High-fidelity simulation" means a simulation conducted with computerized patient mannequins, virtual reality, or standardized patients and designed to provide a high level of interactivity and realism.

Subp. 11b. Lead faculty.

"Lead faculty" means the advanced practice registered nurse responsible for providing direct oversight for the advanced practice program in a role and population focus.

Subp. 12.

[Repealed, 28 SR 218]

Subp. 12a. Learning activities.

"Learning activities" means the experiences designed by faculty to meet the outcomes of the program including basic standards for competence.

Subp. 13.

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Subp. 14.

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Subp. 15. Nursing personnel.

"Nursing personnel" means those nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel, exclusive of nursing students, who provide care to patients.

Subp. 16.

[Repealed, 41 SR 599]

Subp. 17. Patient.

"Patient" means a person or group of persons of any age, including a pregnant person and a fetus, who is receiving or needs to receive care from a nurse.

Subp. 18. Practical program.

"Practical program" means a program designed to prepare students for licensure as practical nurses.

Subp. 19. Professional program.

"Professional program" means a program designed to prepare students for licensure as registered nurses.

Subp. 19a. Advanced practice program.

"Advanced practice program" means a graduate program or postgraduate program designed to prepare students for licensure as advanced practice registered nurses.

Subp. 19b. Population focus.

"Population focus" means the categories of population foci, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.171, subdivision 12b.

Subp. 20. Program.

"Program" means a course of study offered by a controlling body that prepares students to practice practical nursing, professional nursing, or advanced practice nursing.

Subp. 21. Safety.

"Safety" means a condition resulting from nursing actions that include the skill and judgment necessary to protect against physical or psychosocial hurt, injury, loss, danger, or risk of harm.

Subp. 21a. Simulation.

"Simulation" means a learning activity that replicates a patient situation using a planned course of events and applies evidence-based best practices in nursing education to improve or validate competence.

Subp. 22. Survey.

"Survey" means collecting and analyzing information to assess compliance with rules. Information may be collected by several methods, including review of written reports and materials, on-site observation and review of materials, or in-person or telephone interviews and conferences.

Subp. 23.

[Repealed, 41 SR 599]

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191; 148.251; 148.292; 148.296
• History: 12 SR 102; 28 SR 218; 35 SR 1974; 41 SR 599

Minn. R. 6301.0200 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.0300 Repealed by subpart

Subpart 1.

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Subp. 2.

[Repealed, 28 SR 218]

Subp. 3.

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Subp. 4.

[Repealed, 7 SR 1751]

Minn. R. 6301.0400 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.0500 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.0600 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.0700 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.0800 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.0810 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.0900 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.1000 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.1100 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.1200 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.1300 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.1400 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.1500 [Repealed, 28 SR 218]

[Repealed, 28 SR 218]

Minn. R. 6301.1505 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.1600 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.1700 Repealed by subpart

Subpart 1.

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Subp. 2.

[Repealed, 15 SR 838]

Subp. 3.

[Repealed, 15 SR 838]

Subp. 4.

[Repealed, 15 SR 838]

Minn. R. 6301.1800 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.1900 Repealed by subpart

Subpart 1.

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Subp. 2.

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Subp. 3.

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Subp. 4.

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Subp. 5.

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Subp. 6.

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Subp. 7.

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Subp. 8.

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Subp. 9.

[Repealed, 28 SR 218]

Subp. 10.

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Subp. 11.

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Subp. 12.

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.2000 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.2100 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.2200 [Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

[Repealed, 35 SR 1974]

Minn. R. 6301.2300 Scope of Rules

This chapter applies to new applications for program approval and to currently approved practical, professional, and advanced practice programs offered in Minnesota. Nothing in this chapter restricts faculty from designing or implementing curricula more comprehensively than required under this chapter.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 35 SR 1974; 41 SR 599

Minn. R. 6301.2310 Purpose of Nursing Education Program Approval

This chapter establishes requirements for practical, professional, and advanced practice nursing programs conducted under Minnesota Statutes, sections 148.171 to 148.285, in order to:

A. promote the safe practice of nursing by enforcing education and practice standards for individuals seeking licensure as advanced practice registered nurses, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses;

B. grant approval to nursing education programs that the board determines have met the standards;

C. provide information to graduates on meeting the educational and legal requirements for licensure;

D. ensure continuous evaluation and improvement of nursing education programs; and

E. provide the public and prospective students with a list of nursing programs that meets the standards established by the board.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 35 SR 1974; 41 SR 599

Minn. R. 6301.2320 Purpose for Nursing Education Standards

The purpose for nursing education standards is to:

A. provide a framework for preparing safe and competent graduates for entry into practical, professional, and advanced practice nursing;

B. provide criteria for the development, evaluation, and improvement of new and established nursing education programs; and

C. ensure candidates are educationally prepared for licensure and recognition at the appropriate level.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 35 SR 1974; 41 SR 599

Minn. R. 6301.2330 Nursing Education Standards

All nursing education programs shall meet the standards in this part.

A. The controlling body and program have administrative and resource capacity resulting in effective delivery of the nursing program and achievement of identified outcomes.

B. The purpose and outcomes of the nursing program must be consistent with the "Nurse Practice Act," other relevant statutes, and board rules.

C. The purpose and outcomes of the nursing program must be consistent with evidence-informed standards of nursing practice appropriate for graduates of the type of nursing program offered.

D. The input of stakeholders shall be considered in developing and evaluating the purpose and outcomes of the nursing program.

E. The nursing program must perform periodic comprehensive self-evaluation for quality improvement.

F. The curriculum must provide diverse learning activities, including learning activities in clinical settings, that are consistent with program outcomes.

G. Faculty and students must participate in program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.

H. The nursing program director must be a professionally and academically qualified registered nurse with institutional authority and administrative responsibility for the program.

I. Professionally, academically, and clinically qualified registered nurse faculty must be sufficient in number and expertise to accomplish program outcomes and quality improvement.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 35 SR 1974; 41 SR 599

Minn. R. 6301.2340 Required Criteria for Nursing Education Programs

Subpart 1. Controlling body.

The controlling body proposing a program or continuing a program must:

A. be a Minnesota public or private postsecondary educational institution that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting association for postsecondary institutions recognized by the United States Department of Education; and

B. provide adequate fiscal, human, physical, clinical, and technical learning resources to support program processes, security, and outcomes.

Subp. 1a. Nondegree granting program.

An advanced practice program that is operated by a nondegree granting body must provide documentation of the following:

A. approval from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education to provide postsecondary education in Minnesota;

B. an agreement with a controlling body as defined in subpart 1;

C. the degrees awarded to graduates of the program by each educational institution; and

D. that students were enrolled as of January 1, 2015.

Subp. 2. Organization and administration.

The organization, administration, and implementation of the nursing education program shall be consistent with this chapter, Minnesota Statutes, sections 148.171 to 148.285, and other applicable statutes and rules.

Subp. 3. Nursing education program.

A. The nursing education program must:

B. High-fidelity simulation may be used in part to meet the requirements of item A, subitem (4), units (a) and (b), when:

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 35 SR 1974; 41 SR 599

Minn. R. 6301.2350 Granting Approval

Subpart 1. Program accreditation for practical and professional programs.

All Board of Nursing-approved practical and professional nursing education programs must provide evidence of current accreditation by a national nursing accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successors by January 1, 2018, or must have achieved candidacy status leading to such accreditation and demonstrated satisfactory progression toward obtaining the accreditation.

Subp. 1a. Program accreditation for advanced practice programs.

All Board of Nursing-approved advanced practice nursing education programs must provide evidence of current accreditation by a national nursing or nursing-related accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or successors.

Subp. 2. Initial program approval.

The board shall grant initial approval to nursing education programs that demonstrate compliance with part 6301.2360, subpart 5.

Subp. 3. Continuing program approval.

The board shall continue approval for programs that comply with all applicable rules including the survey requirements in part 6301.2360, subparts 2 and 3.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 14.386; 148.191
• History: 35 SR 1974; 38 SR 1279; 41 SR 599

Minn. R. 6301.2360 Surveys; Compliance with Standards and Criteria

Subpart 1. Board notification.

The board shall notify the director of the time allowed for supplying the information regarding compliance with rules, including time allowed for completing board-supplied forms and providing materials and reports. The board shall give the director prior notice for all on-site surveys; however, notice may not be given for all on-site observations.

Subp. 2. Survey for evidence of compliance with nursing education standards.

All Board of Nursing-approved nursing education programs must provide evidence of current accreditation by a national nursing accrediting body approved by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successors as specified in part 6301.2350, subparts 1 and 1a. All reports and communication with accrediting bodies must be submitted to the board including:

A. evidence of current accreditation;

B. accreditation reports; and

C. any correspondence related to the status of the program's accreditation.

Subp. 3. Survey to evidence compliance with additional statutes and board rules.

The program director must submit the following annual reports on:

A. advanced standing;

B. workers' compensation coverage;

C. affirmation of compliance with program approval rules including licensure status of faculty and clinical requirements; and

D. minimum nursing education program data set recognized by the board.

Subp. 4. Survey for licensure examination success rates for practical and professional nursing programs.

If the success rates are 75 percent or less for candidates from the program who, during any calendar year, wrote the licensing examination for the first time, the board must take one of the actions described in items A to C and publish the actions, including a report to the accrediting body.

A. Require a plan of corrective action: If success rates are 75 percent or less for one calendar year, the board shall require the director to identify factors that are potentially affecting the low success rate on the licensure examination. The director shall submit a plan of corrective action by a specified date. The plan of action must be on a board-supplied form and include the signature of the director and another institutional administrative academic representative. If in the following year the success rate is above 75 percent, no action by the board is required.

B. Survey for corrective action: If success rates are 75 percent or less for any two consecutive calendar years, the board shall notify the director of an on-site survey to identify additional factors affecting the low success rate and review progress on the plan for corrective action submitted the previous year. The survey must include the director, faculty, students, and an institutional administrative academic representative of the institution. The director shall submit a revised plan of corrective action by a specified date. The plan of corrective action must be on a board-supplied form and include the signature of the director and another institutional administrative academic representative. If in the following year the success rate is above 75 percent, no action is required by the board.

C. Survey for compliance with board rules: If success rates are 75 percent or less for any three consecutive calendar years, the board shall require the director and another institutional administrative academic representative to meet with a committee of board members and board staff for an on-site survey for compliance with all applicable rules and for the implementation of the plan for corrective action submitted the previous year. Upon completion of the survey, the board shall take action in compliance with subpart 9.

Subp. 5. Survey for initial approval of new nursing education program.

An educational institution intending to establish a nursing education program in Minnesota must be surveyed as outlined in items A to C.

A. Phase I - Intent to establish program.

B. Phase II - Program development leading to initial approval.

C. Phase III - Continuing approval. Under Minnesota Statutes, section 148.251, subdivision 3, the board must survey initially approved nursing programs, and continue approval for the program if the program is in compliance with board rules, including:

Subp. 6. Survey required.

Under Minnesota Statutes, section 148.251, subdivision 3, the board must survey all nursing programs to determine if the board will continue approval. For approval to be continued, a nursing program must be in compliance with all board rules and must:

A. follow the accreditation cycle and process for initial or continuation of accreditation of the national nursing education accrediting or nursing-related accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or successors;

B. allow board members and board staff to accompany surveyors on the accrediting site visit if the board chooses to conduct joint visits;

C. submit a national nursing accrediting or nursing-related accrediting body self-study to the board;

D. submit a copy of all communication between the program and the national nursing accrediting or nursing-related accrediting body; and

E. submit required annual board reports.

Subp. 7. Approval.

The board must act to continue approval if the program:

A. receives initial or continuing national nursing or nursing-related education accreditation; and

B. is in compliance with all other board rules and statutes.

Subp. 8. Program survey.

The board must survey the program for compliance with one or more applicable rules if:

A. requirements for approval are changed or added;

B. the board has reason to believe there is a lack of compliance with the rules; or

C. the board has reason to believe program personnel are submitting false or misleading information or engaging in fraudulent practices to obtain or maintain approval.

Subp. 9. Board action following survey.

The board shall take one of the following actions upon completion of a survey:

A. notify the director in writing that compliance with the rules has been determined; or

B. notify the director in writing of allegations of lack of compliance with one or more rules. The notice must inform the director that either a conference will be held with a board review panel, or a contested case hearing will be held according to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14, and contested case rules in parts 1400.5010 to 1400.8400. If a conference is held with a board review panel, and the review panel finds that the allegations are:

Subp. 10. Board action following conference or hearing.

A. Upon receipt of the report of the review panel or hearing officer, the board shall take one of the following actions:

B. If the deficiencies are corrected before the expiration of the correction order, the director must be notified in writing that the board has found the program to be in compliance with the applicable rules.

C. If the deficiencies are not corrected before expiration of the correction order, the director must be notified that a conference with a board review panel may be held, or that a contested case hearing may be held according to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14, and contested case rules in parts 1400.5010 to 1400.8400.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 14.386; 148.191
• History: 35 SR 1974; 38 SR 1279; 41 SR 599

Minn. R. 6301.2370 Voluntary Closure of Nursing Education Programs

Subpart 1. Voluntary closure.

If a nursing education program closes voluntarily, the director must:

A. give notice to the board of the planned closing date within 15 days of a decision to voluntarily close the program;

B. submit a written plan for terminating the nursing program with the notice of closure;

C. ensure that the nursing program is maintained, including the nursing faculty, until the last student is transferred or completes the program;

D. maintain standards for nursing education during the transition to closure;

E. provide placement for students who have not completed the program; and

F. notify the board of closure within 15 days after the actual date of closure.

Subp. 2. Ending approval.

The board shall act to end approval after receipt of the notice of voluntary closure, effective on the actual date of voluntary closure.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 35 SR 1974

Minn. R. 6301.2380 Denial or Withdrawal of Approval

A. The board shall deny initial approval if it determines that a new nursing education program will be unable to meet the standards for nursing education.

B. The board shall withdraw approval if it determines that a nursing education program:

C. If a nursing education program is removed from the approved list, the governing body must provide for the completion of the program for students currently enrolled by placing the students in an approved program.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 35 SR 1974

Minn. R. 6301.2390 Reinstatement of Approval

The board may reinstate approval if the program submits evidence of compliance with nursing education standards within the specified time frame set by the board.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 35 SR 1974

Minn. R. 6301.2400 Academic Records

The director must identify arrangements for the secure storage and access to academic records and transcripts for the next 50 years in the event that the program closes or the approval of the program is revoked. This includes providing the name of the educational institution, hospital, or other organization that will be responsible for furnishing copies of the students' academic records to graduates for that period of time.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 35 SR 1974

Minn. R. 6301.2410 Innovative Approaches in Nursing Education

Subpart 1. Application.

A nursing education program may apply to implement an innovative approach by complying with this part. Nursing education programs approved to implement innovative approaches shall continue to provide quality nursing education that prepares graduates to practice safely, competently, and ethically within the scope of practice as defined in Minnesota Statutes.

Subp. 2. Purpose.

The purpose of applying for exemption from certain rules is to:

A. foster innovative models of nursing education to address the changing needs in health care;

B. ensure that innovative approaches are conducted in a manner consistent with the board's role of protecting the public; and

C. ensure that innovative approaches conform to the quality outcome standards and core education criteria established by the board.

Subp. 3. Eligibility.

To be eligible for the exemption, the program must:

A. hold full board approval without conditions;

B. have no substantiated complaints in the past two years; and

C. have no rule violations in the past two years.

Subp. 4. Application.

The following information must be provided to the board at least 30 calendar days prior to a board meeting:

A. identifying information, including name of nursing program, address, responsible party, and contact information;

B. a brief description of the current program, including accreditation and board approval status;

C. length of time for which the exemption is requested;

D. description of the innovative approach, including objectives;

E. brief explanation of why the program wants to implement an innovative approach at this time;

F. explanation of how the proposed innovation differs from approaches in the current program;

G. rationale with available evidence supporting the innovative approach;

H. identification of resources that support the proposed innovative approach;

I. expected impact the innovative approach will have on the program, including administration, students, faculty, and other program resources;

J. plan for implementation, including timeline and the impact on current students;

K. plan for evaluation of the proposed innovation, including measurable criteria and outcomes, method of evaluation, and frequency of evaluation; and

L. additional application information as requested by the board.

Subp. 5. Standards for approval.

The application must meet the following standards:

A. the eligibility criteria in subpart 3, and application criteria in subpart 4;

B. the innovative approach will not compromise the quality of education or safe practice of students;

C. resources are sufficient to support the innovative approach;

D. rationale with available evidence supports the implementation of the innovative approach;

E. the implementation plan is reasonable to achieve the desired outcomes of the innovative approach;

F. the timeline provides for a sufficient period to implement and evaluate the innovative approach; and

G. the plan for periodic evaluation is comprehensive and supported by appropriate methodology.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 35 SR 1974

Chapter 6305 PROFESSIONAL, PRACTICAL, AND ADVANCED PRACTICE LICENSURE

Minn. R. 6305.0100 Definitions

Subpart 1. Scope.

As used in parts 6305.0100 to 6305.0800, the following terms have the meanings given them.

Subp. 1a. Acceptable nursing practice.

"Acceptable nursing practice" means employment or volunteer nursing in any setting. Employment includes those positions for which the individual is required to be a nurse. For professional nursing practice, the practice must have included one or more of the functions defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.171, subdivision 15. For practical nursing practice, the practice must have included one or more of the functions defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.171, subdivision 14. For advanced practice nursing, the practice must have included one or more of the functions as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.171, subdivisions 5, 10, 11, 13, and 21.

Subp. 1b. Advanced practice nursing program.

"Advanced practice nursing program" means a graduate program or postgraduate program designed to prepare students for licensure as advanced practice registered nurses.

Subp. 2.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 3.

[Repealed, 18 SR 2195]

Subp. 4.

[Renumbered subp 6a]

Subp. 4a. Approved advanced practice nursing program.

"Approved advanced practice nursing program" means the status granted to a graduate-level advanced practice nursing program or postgraduate-level advanced practice nursing program by a nurse licensing agency or other official governmental agency in a state or territory of the United States.

Subp. 5. Approved practical or professional nursing program.

"Approved practical or professional nursing program" means the status granted to a professional nursing program or a practical nursing program by a nurse licensing agency or other official governmental agency in a state or territory of the United States, a Canadian province, or a foreign country.

Subp. 6. Board.

"Board" means the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Subp. 6a. Confirmation of program completion.

"Confirmation of program completion" means the evidence submitted to the board used to authenticate officially that the applicant has graduated or is eligible for graduation.

Subp. 6b. Continuing education report.

"Continuing education report" means the evidence submitted to the board to officially authenticate that the applicant has fulfilled all continuing education requirements for licensure.

Subp. 7.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 7a. Disaster.

"Disaster" means an occurrence such as a tornado, storm, flood, high water, earthquake, drought, blizzard, pestilence, fire, explosion, building collapse, commercial transportation wreck, or other situation that causes human suffering or creates human needs that require substantial assistance and exceed the health care resources of the community.

Subp. 7b. Eligibility for graduation.

"Eligibility for graduation" means that the applicant has fulfilled all the requirements of an approved nursing program and is awaiting the official conferral of the degree by the school.

Subp. 8.

[Repealed, 18 SR 2195]

Subp. 9.

[Repealed, 18 SR 2195]

Subp. 10.

[Repealed, 18 SR 2195]

Subp. 11. Jurisdiction.

"Jurisdiction" means a state or territory of the United States.

Subp. 12. Graduation.

"Graduation" means all requirements of an approved nursing program are met and the degree is conferred.

Subp. 13. License.

"License" means the authority issued by the board to an individual who meets for the first time the requirements to practice advanced practice, professional, or practical nursing in Minnesota.

Subp. 14. Licensure application.

"Licensure application" means the method required by the board used in applying for advanced practice, professional, or practical nurse licensure.

Subp. 15.

[Repealed, 15 SR 838]

Subp. 16.

[Repealed, 15 SR 838]

Subp. 17. Nursing ability.

"Nursing ability" means the skill and judgment necessary to perform nursing actions safely.

Subp. 18.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 19. Practical nursing program.

"Practical nursing program" means a program designed to prepare students for licensure as licensed practical nurses.

Subp. 20. Professional nursing program.

"Professional nursing program" means a program designed to prepare students for licensure as registered nurses.

Subp. 21. Program.

"Program" means a course of study offered by a controlling body that prepares students to practice advanced practice, practical nursing, or professional nursing.

Subp. 21a. Program completion.

"Program completion" means graduation or eligibility for graduation from a nursing program approved by a United States jurisdiction or Canadian province.

Subp. 21b. Qualified practitioner.

"Qualified practitioner" means an advanced practice registered nurse who is in the same role and population as the individual completing the reorientation plan, or a physician who has experience in providing care to a patient with the same or similar health care needs encountered in the reorientation plan.

Subp. 22. Refresher course.

"Refresher course" for the applicant for licensure by endorsement under Minnesota Statutes, section 148.211, subdivision 2, or for reregistration under Minnesota Statutes, section 148.231, subdivision 5, means a planned program of study with a clinical component that provides a review and evaluation of basic nursing knowledge and abilities to enhance clinical competency within the professional or practical scope of practice. The criteria for a refresher course is identified in Program Requirements: Appendices to Minnesota Administrative Rules, Chapter 6305, in part 6305.0800, as incorporated by reference in part 6305.0800.

Subp. 23. Registration.

"Registration" means the process whereby the names and original license numbers of individuals licensed by the board are listed as individuals authorized to engage in advanced practice registered nursing, professional nursing, or practical nursing during a registration period.

Subp. 23a. Reorientation plan.

"Reorientation plan" means a plan of study designed to enhance competency in the appropriate advanced practice role and population focus, and includes a clinical component supervised by a qualified practitioner.

Subp. 23b. Review course.

"Review course" for the applicant for licensure by examination under Minnesota Statutes, section 148.211, subdivision 1, means a planned program of study that reviews basic nursing knowledge and the context of care delivery within the professional or practical scope of practice.

Subp. 24. Temporary permit.

"Temporary permit" means the authority issued by the board that authorizes the practice of professional or practical nursing in Minnesota prior to final board action on the application for licensure or during participation in the clinical portion of a refresher course.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191; 148.211; 148.231; 148.271; 148.291; 148.295; 148.296
• History: 9 SR 765; 15 SR 838; 18 SR 2195; 22 SR 973; L 1999 c 172 s 18; 37 SR 403; 42 SR 441

Minn. R. 6305.0200 Purpose and Authority

This chapter is adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 148.191. This chapter pertains to the authorization to practice, the requirements for licensure by examination, the requirements for licensure by endorsement, and nullification of applications. Part 6305.0400 applies to applicants who have not passed an examination acceptable to the board. Part 6305.0405 applies to applicants educated in Canada. Part 6305.0500 applies to applicants who have passed an examination acceptable to the board.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191; 148.211; 148.231; 148.271; 148.291; 148.295; 148.296
• History: 9 SR 765; 15 SR 838; 37 SR 403; 42 SR 441

Minn. R. 6305.0300 Authorization to Practice Nursing

Subpart 1. Required authorization.

A Minnesota license and current registration or a temporary permit is required if an individual practices advanced practice registered nursing as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.171, subdivision 5, 10, 11, 13, or 21, professional nursing as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.171, subdivision 15, or practical nursing as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.171, subdivision 14, whether for monetary compensation or as a volunteer, or if an individual is a faculty member for an out-of-state nursing or nursing assistant program and is supervising nursing students or nursing assistant students in Minnesota except as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.271. If the temporary permit is revoked or expires, whichever occurs first, an applicant must not practice nursing until a license has been issued.

Exceptions as identified in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.271, include:

A. nursing assistance in an emergency as referenced in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.271, clause (1), is interpreted to include nursing service as follows:

B. formal, structured course of study as referenced in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.271, clause (6), is interpreted to mean that the course is sponsored by an educational institution or the educational department of a health care facility; has written, measurable objectives; has an organized plan of study that includes instructors and, when appropriate, clinical supervisors; uses a formalized method of evaluating student performance; and issues a document that verifies completion of the course; and

C. nursing program approved by the board as referenced in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.271, clause (7), is interpreted to include any nursing program in the United States or Canada which is approved by the state or province in which the program is located. However, the supervising instructor must hold a Minnesota registered nurse license and current registration.

Subp. 1a. Authorized abbreviations.

The categories of nursing personnel listed below may use abbreviations as follows:

A. Public health nurse, abbreviated "PHN."

B. Registered nurse, abbreviated "RN," may only be used by a registered nurse who is currently registered in Minnesota or an applicant for licensure in Minnesota who holds a temporary permit as authorized in subpart 9.

C. Licensed practical nurse, abbreviated "LPN," may only be used by a licensed practical nurse who is currently registered in Minnesota or an applicant for licensure in Minnesota who holds a temporary permit as authorized in subpart 9.

D. Advanced practice registered nurse, abbreviated "APRN," may only be used by a licensed advanced practice nurse who is currently registered in Minnesota or who has applied for reregistration and who is completing a reorientation plan.

E. Advanced practice registered nurses, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses who are licensed in Minnesota but who are not currently registered may use the abbreviation "APRN," "RN," and "LPN" respectively for personal identification provided it is not used for monetary gain.

F. Nursing assistants who are on the long-term care registry are nursing assistants/registered, abbreviated "NA/R."

G. Certified registered nurse anesthetist, abbreviated "CRNA," may only be used by an advanced practice registered nurse who is currently registered in Minnesota.

H. Certified nurse-midwife, abbreviated "CNM," may only be used by an advanced practice registered nurse who is currently registered in Minnesota.

I. Certified clinical nurse specialist, abbreviated "CNS," may only be used by an advanced practice registered nurse who is currently registered in Minnesota.

J. Certified nurse practitioner, abbreviated "CNP," may only be used by an advanced practice registered nurse who is currently registered in Minnesota.

Subp. 2. License.

The board shall license an applicant to practice when the applicant has met all requirements of applicable statutes and rules. The license must bear the seal of the board, date of issue, license number, and type of licensure.

Subp. 3.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 4.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 5.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 6. Temporary permit to practice nursing without direct supervision.

The board shall grant an applicant who is not the subject of a pending investigation or disciplinary action a temporary permit to practice nursing that does not require direct supervision if the applicant:

A. submits the licensure application and licensure fee;

B. is licensed in another jurisdiction or Canadian province by an examination acceptable to the board;

C. applies for a temporary permit to practice;

D. submits evidence of licensure and current eligibility to practice in another jurisdiction or Canadian province. Evidence of licensure and eligibility to practice may include, but is not limited to, an official statement from another jurisdiction or Canadian province that the applicant is currently authorized to practice, or an official statement from another jurisdiction or Canadian province that the licensure examination was passed and that the applicant is authorized to practice pending licensure; and

E. has graduated from a nursing program approved for the type of license for which the application has been submitted.

Subp. 7. Length of temporary permits.

The temporary permit authorizing practice without direct supervision expires 60 days after the date of issue. The board may extend the temporary permit if the applicant has come under investigation by the board after the issuance of the initial temporary permit until the matter is resolved for the applicant.

Subp. 8. Revocation of temporary permit.

The board shall revoke a temporary permit in the following situations:

A. an applicant for licensure by endorsement presented fraudulent evidence of licensure in another jurisdiction or Canadian province; or

B. an applicant has engaged in conduct which constitutes grounds for denial of a license.

Subp. 9. Designated titles.

The temporary permit holder who is an applicant for registered nurse licensure by endorsement shall use the title registered nurse, abbreviated "RN." The temporary permit holder who is an applicant for licensed practical nurse licensure by endorsement shall use the title "licensed practical nurse," abbreviated "LPN."

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191; 148.211; 148.231; 148.271; 148.291; 148.295; 148.296
• History: 9 SR 765; 15 SR 838; 18 SR 2195; 22 SR 973; L 1999 c 172 s 18; 37 SR 403; 42 SR 441

Minn. R. 6305.0400 Requirements for Licensure by Examination

Subpart 1. Licensure application.

An applicant shall obtain the application for licensure and instructions for filing from the board. An applicant shall respond to questions on the application that relate to the grounds for disciplinary action in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261. An applicant shall submit true information. Falsification or omission of information provides grounds for disciplinary action. If an application is received without a fee, it shall be returned to the applicant.

Subp. 2.

[Repealed, 18 SR 2195]

Subp. 3. Further evidence.

The board may require further information of the applicant in order to determine whether the applicant has engaged in conduct warranting disciplinary action as set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261.

Subp. 4. Graduation or eligibility for graduation from approved professional nursing program.

An applicant who has graduated from or is eligible for graduation from an approved professional nursing program is eligible for licensure as a registered nurse.

Subp. 5. Graduation or eligibility for graduation from approved practical nursing program.

An applicant who has graduated from or is eligible for graduation from an approved practical nursing program is eligible for licensure as a licensed practical nurse.

Subp. 6.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 7. Resolution of educational deficiencies.

Any deficit in nursing education identified through the credentials evaluation must be made up prior to admission to the examination in one of the following ways:

A. The applicant must successfully complete coursework designed for an applicant that provides theoretical and clinical learning activities with patients across the life span and also with patients throughout the whole wellness, acute, and chronic illness continuum. This coursework must be in the area of deficit in an approved nursing program that prepares students for the type of licensure for which the applicant is applying.

B. If the deficit is a clinical coursework deficit and not a theoretical coursework deficit, an applicant for licensure must successfully complete clinical instruction including evaluation of nursing ability in the deficit area. The clinical instruction including evaluation must be supervised by a faculty person who is a registered nurse. The applicant must submit evidence of having completed the coursework designed to resolve the deficiencies on an affidavit provided by the board and signed by all individuals responsible for the makeup activities.

Subp. 8. Confirmation of program completion.

A. Confirmation of graduation or a transcript is required if an applicant graduated from an approved nursing program in a United States jurisdiction or Canadian province. If an applicant submits confirmation of graduation, the confirmation must be completed and signed by an official of the nursing program or controlling institution and must bear the seal or stamp of the program or controlling institution. If the applicant submits a transcript, it must be an official transcript from the educational institution or nursing program that verifies that the applicant has graduated from the nursing program.

B. Confirmation of eligibility for graduation is required if an applicant is eligible to graduate from an approved nursing program in a United States jurisdiction or Canadian province. If an applicant submits a confirmation of eligibility for graduation, the confirmation must be completed and signed by an official of the nursing program or controlling institution and must bear the seal or stamp of the program or controlling institution.

C. If the board finds after the examination has been taken that the confirmation of program completion was completed in error, the examination results shall not be released nor action taken on the application until the applicant has met all requirements for program completion. If there is evidence that the applicant was aware of not meeting program requirements before the examination and did not inform the board, the matter may be handled through a disciplinary proceeding.

Subp. 9.

[Repealed, 18 SR 2195]

Subp. 10. Fees.

A licensure or retake fee must be paid to the board and must be received before evaluation of an applicant's qualifications for licensure. Personal checks are not accepted. Remittance must be in the form of United States currency. If for any reason a license is not issued, the fee is not refundable.

Subp. 11.

[Repealed, 18 SR 2195]

Subp. 12. Licensure examination.

The licensure examinations are the examinations of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. An applicant must receive a pass on the National Council Licensure Examination.

A. An applicant is eligible for an examination when the following have been received:

B. To take the examination, the applicant must meet all requirements of the test service of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc., including the payment of fees, and, after receipt of an authorization to test, schedule the examination at one of the testing centers.

C. Official notification of the results of the examination shall be by using the last contact information provided by the applicant. This constitutes official notification.

D. An applicant who fails an examination and wants to retake the examination must notify the board by a method provided by the board. On the request to retake the examination, an applicant shall respond to questions that relate to the grounds for disciplinary action listed in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261. The board may require further information of the applicant in order to determine whether the applicant has engaged in conduct warranting disciplinary action. An applicant must submit true information. Falsification or omission of information provides grounds for denial of a license. If the request is received without a fee, it shall be returned to the applicant.

E. An applicant must complete a review course if:

Subp. 13. Initial registration.

An individual who is issued a license by the board shall also be registered by the board. The licensure fee shall serve as payment for the initial registration period.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 16A.128; 148.191; 148.211; 148.231; 148.271; 148.291; 148.295; 148.296; 214.12
• History: 9 SR 765; 11 SR 1331; 15 SR 838; 18 SR 2195; 24 SR 1884; 28 SR 218; 37 SR 403; 42 SR 441

Minn. R. 6305.0405 Applicants Educated in Canada; Licensure

Subpart 1. Acceptable examination.

An applicant for licensure who passed an examination acceptable to the board as listed in part 6305.0500, subparts 11 and 12, shall submit an application for licensure by endorsement as listed in part 6305.0500.

Subp. 2. Insufficient score.

An applicant for licensure whose examination score does not meet the Minnesota score requirement in part 6305.0500, subpart 11 or 12, must successfully take the current examination for licensure. The applicant must meet the requirements in subpart 3.

Subp. 3. Unacceptable examination.

An applicant for licensure who did not take an examination acceptable to the board must successfully take the current examination for licensure.

A. The applicant must submit:

B. To take the examination, the applicant must meet all requirements of the test service of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc., including the payment of fees, and, after receipt of an authorization to test, schedule the examination at one of the testing centers. Passing the examination will be accepted in lieu of the requirements set out in part 6305.0500, subparts 7 and 8.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 37 SR 403

Minn. R. 6305.0410 Requirements for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Initial Licensure

Subpart 1. Licensure application.

An applicant for advanced practice registered nurse initial licensure shall obtain from the board the application for licensure and instructions for filing. An application must be submitted for each role as defined by Minnesota Statutes, section 148.171, subdivision 22a. An applicant shall respond to questions on the application that relate to the grounds for disciplinary action in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261. An applicant shall submit true information. Falsification or omission of information provides grounds for disciplinary action. If an application is received without a fee, it shall be returned to the applicant.

Subp. 2. Further evidence.

The board may require further information of the applicant in order to determine whether the applicant has engaged in conduct warranting disciplinary action under Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261.

Subp. 3. Graduation from an approved advanced practice nursing program.

An applicant who has graduated from an approved advanced practice nursing program is eligible for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse.

Subp. 4. Resolution of application deficiencies related to education.

If an applicant cannot demonstrate graduation from an approved advanced practice program, the applicant will be considered for licensure if the applicant:

A. met the advanced practice nursing educational requirements that were in effect on July 1, 2014;

B. graduated from an advanced practice nursing program in a state or territory in the United States that does not approve advanced practice nursing programs; or

C. provides evidence through a credentials evaluation that the applicant has graduated from a graduate- or postgraduate-level advanced practice nursing program equivalent to an advanced practice nursing program in a state or territory in the United States.

Subp. 5. Confirmation of graduation.

A. The applicant must demonstrate confirmation of graduation that meets Minnesota Statutes, section 148.211, subdivision 1a, paragraph (c), clause (3). The confirmation must:

B. If the board finds that the confirmation of graduation was completed in error, no action shall be taken on the application until the applicant has met all requirements for graduation. If there is evidence that the applicant was aware that the applicant did not meet the graduation requirement and the applicant did not inform the board, the applicant is subject to a disciplinary proceeding pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261.

Subp. 6. Verification of certification.

The applicant must demonstrate current certification by a national nurse certifying organization that has been approved by the board. If the board finds that the certification was issued in error, no action shall be taken on the application until all requirements are met for licensure. If there is evidence that the applicant was aware that the applicant did not meet the certification requirement and the applicant did not inform the board, the applicant may be subject to a disciplinary proceeding.

Certification must be in one of the six populations. Certification in the adult- or gerontology-only population will not be accepted for purposes of initial licensure after November 1, 2017.

Subp. 7. Fees.

The applicant must pay a licensure fee to the board and the board must receive the fee before the board evaluates an applicant's qualifications for licensure. Personal checks are not accepted. Remittance must be in the form of United States currency. If, for any reason, a license is not issued, the fee is not refundable.

Subp. 8. Initial registration.

An individual who is issued a license by the board shall also be registered by the board. The licensure fee shall serve as payment for the initial registration period.

Subp. 9. Postgraduate practice.

At the time of application, a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist applicant must submit documentation of initiation or completion of postgraduate practice hours as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.211, subdivision 1c.

Subp. 10. Clinical practice component.

If more than five years have elapsed since the applicant has practiced in the advanced practice registered nurse role, the applicant shall complete a reorientation plan in the same advanced practice registered nurse role and population focus. The plan must include supervision during the clinical component by a qualified practitioner. The applicant shall submit the plan and the name of the qualified practitioner to the board. The plan must include a minimum of 500 hours of clinical practicum required by the certifying body for recertification and be submitted with the initial application for licensure.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 42 SR 441

Minn. R. 6305.0500 Requirements for Professional and Practical Nurse Licensure by Endorsement

Subpart 1. Proof of licensure in another jurisdiction.

To be licensed to practice nursing in Minnesota by endorsement, an applicant must submit proof that the applicant is licensed in another jurisdiction and has passed an examination acceptable to the board as listed in subparts 11 and 12. Proof of licensure must be obtained from the jurisdiction in which the applicant wrote an acceptable examination as well as the jurisdiction in which the applicant was most recently employed. Proof of licensure must be obtained from the jurisdiction in which the applicant was first licensed, if this is different from the jurisdiction in which the applicant was licensed based on an acceptable examination.

Subp. 2. Licensure application.

An applicant shall obtain the application and instructions for filing from the board. An applicant shall respond to questions on the application that relate to the grounds for disciplinary action listed in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261. An applicant shall submit true information. Falsification or omission of any information provides grounds for denial of a license. If an application is received without a fee, it shall be returned to the applicant. Application for licensure begins on the date when an application and fee are received by the board.

Subp. 3. Fee.

A licensure fee must be paid to the board and must be received before evaluation of an applicant's qualifications for licensure. Personal checks are not accepted. Remittance must be in the form of United States currency. If for any reason a license is not issued, the fee is not refundable.

Subp. 4. Further evidence.

The board may require further information of the applicant in order to determine whether the applicant has engaged in conduct warranting disciplinary action as set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261.

Subp. 5. Graduation from approved nursing program.

An applicant who has graduated from an approved nursing program is eligible for licensure provided that the applicant can present evidence of graduation.

Subp. 6. Waiver of graduation requirement.

The board shall waive the requirement of graduation from an approved nursing program if:

A. an applicant has been licensed by another jurisdiction based on requirements equivalent to the qualifications required in Minnesota at the time of the applicant's original licensure; or

B. an applicant for licensed practical nurse licensure has been licensed by another jurisdiction and passed an acceptable examination as specified in subpart 12 and has had at least 4,000 clock hours of employment as a licensed practical nurse in the five years prior to application for licensure in Minnesota.

Subp. 7. Current nursing education or acceptable nursing practice.

An applicant who has engaged in acceptable nursing practice as defined in part 6305.0100, subpart 1a, who has graduated from an approved nursing program, or who has completed a degree program with a major in nursing during the two years immediately preceding application for licensure is exempt from the continuing education requirements in subpart 8. Verification of acceptable nursing practice must be submitted to verify practice dates. Verification of acceptable nursing practice must be reported on a form provided by the board. If the applicant was employed or contracted by an institution or agency, an employer or contractor shall complete the form. If the applicant was employed by a patient, a patient's family member or significant other shall complete the form. If the applicant volunteered, the volunteer supervisor shall complete the form. If the employer is no longer in business, the party responsible for providing employment verifications for that employer shall complete the form. Confirmation of graduation or evidence from the nurse licensing agency in another jurisdiction must be submitted to verify the graduation date.

Subp. 8. Continuing education.

An applicant who has not engaged in acceptable nursing practice within the two years preceding receipt by the board of the application for licensure must comply with items A to D.

A. The applicant must report the number of months since the last date of acceptable nursing practice.

B. The applicant must submit a verification of acceptable nursing practice consistent with subpart 7.

C. The applicant must participate in and report participation in acceptable continuing education as specified in part 6310.2800, subparts 3, items A, B, D, E, and F, and 5. The applicant must complete the required number of contact hours of continuing education. The registered nurse must complete one contact hour of acceptable continuing education for each month that the applicant was not engaged in acceptable practice. The licensed practical nurse must complete one contact hour for every two months that the applicant was not engaged in acceptable practice. The maximum hours required are 60 hours for a registered nurse applicant and 30 hours for a licensed practical nurse applicant. The continuing education must be reported on the form provided by the board.

D. If the applicant has not engaged in acceptable nursing practice for more than five years, the applicant must successfully complete a refresher course that meets board criteria. The applicant shall complete the refresher course within the 24 months immediately preceding board action on the application for licensure. The applicant shall report the successful completion of the refresher course on an affidavit provided by the board. The affidavit must be signed by the person responsible for the refresher course. Successful completion of a refresher course will meet continuing education requirements.

Subp. 9. Clinical component temporary permit to practice.

The applicant shall have a temporary permit to practice prior to participating in the clinical component of a refresher course. A temporary permit may be issued if a degree granting program requires it. For the applicant who is not eligible for a temporary permit based on current licensure in another United States jurisdiction, a temporary permit shall be issued for use only in the refresher course. To obtain this temporary permit, the applicant must submit the completed licensure application, fee, and a statement of intent to participate in a refresher course. The statement of intent must be signed by the person responsible for the refresher course. The statement of intent must contain the request for a temporary permit. The board shall issue a temporary permit after the application, fee, and statement of intent have been received and evaluated for compliance with this chapter. The board shall issue the temporary permit for no more than 90 days. This temporary permit is valid only for practice as a part of the refresher course. While the temporary permit is in effect, the registered nurse may use the title registered nurse, abbreviated "RN," and a licensed practical nurse may use the title licensed practical nurse, abbreviated "LPN." If there is a delay in the completion of the clinical portion of the refresher course, the applicant shall complete another statement of intent. The board shall issue another temporary permit for no more than 90 days.

Subp. 10. Evidence of graduation.

An applicant must submit confirmation of program completion, signed by an official of the nursing program and bearing the seal or stamp of the program. If an official school transcript is submitted, it shall be accepted in lieu of confirmation of program completion. Confirmation of program completion is not required if the licensing authority in another jurisdiction verifies graduation from an approved program. If a licensed practical nurse applicant has not graduated from an approved program, the applicant shall send the employer a form supplied by the board for documentation of 4,000 clock hours of employment. The form must be completed by the employer and returned to the board. The board shall determine if the employment fulfills the requirement of Minnesota Statutes, section 148.211, subdivision 4.

Subp. 11. Acceptable examinations for registered nurses.

The requirement of having passed a written examination acceptable to the board for registered nurse licensure is fulfilled if an applicant has:

A. passed a state-constructed examination or the State Board Test Pool Examination for Registered Nurses (SBTPE-RN) before 1957;

B. passed the SBTPE-RN after December 31, 1956, and before July 1, 1982, with a scaled score of at least 350 on each of the five parts;

C. passed NCLEX-RN after June 30, 1982, and before February 1, 1989, with a scaled score of 1,600; or

D. passed NCLEX-RN after January 31, 1989, with a designation of pass.

Subp. 12. Acceptable examinations for practical nurses.

The requirement of having passed a written examination acceptable to the board for licensed practical nurse licensure is fulfilled if an applicant has:

A. passed a state-constructed examination or the State Board Test Pool Examination for Practical Nurses (SBTPE-PN) before 1960;

B. passed the SBTPE-PN after December 31, 1959, and before October 1, 1982;

C. passed NCLEX-PN after September 30, 1982, and before October 1, 1988, with a scaled score of at least 350; or

D. passed NCLEX-PN after September 30, 1988, with a designation of pass.

Subp. 13. Insufficient score.

An applicant for licensure whose examination score does not meet the Minnesota score requirement in subpart 11 or 12 must successfully take the current examination for licensure. The applicant must meet the requirements in subpart 14.

Subp. 14. Unacceptable examination.

An applicant for licensure who did not take an examination acceptable to the board must successfully take the current examination for licensure. The applicant must submit the application for licensure by endorsement, the licensure fee, a verification of licensure from the jurisdiction of original licensure, and a verification of licensure from the jurisdiction in which the applicant was most recently employed if this is different from the jurisdiction in which the applicant was licensed by examination. To take the examination, the applicant must meet all requirements of the test service of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc., including the payment of fees, and, after receipt of an authorization to test, schedule the examination at one of the testing centers. Passing the examination will be accepted in lieu of the requirements set out in subparts 7 and 8.

Subp. 15. Registration following licensure by endorsement.

The board shall authorize an individual to engage in the practice of practical or professional nursing in Minnesota once the registration requirements have been met. The initial registration period is defined in part 6310.2600, subpart 15. Licensees shall participate in the number of contact hours of acceptable continuing education according to the number of full months in their initial registration period. For licensed practical nurses, the number of contact hours is one contact hour for every two months of registration. For registered nurses, the number of contact hours is one contact hour for every month of registration.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 16A.128; 62A.15; 147.235; 148.191; 148.211; 148.231; 148.271; 148.291; 148.295; 148.296; 214.06; 214.12; 332.50
• History: 9 SR 765; 11 SR 1331; 15 SR 838; 18 SR 468; 19 SR 2223; 20 SR 2429; 22 SR 973; 24 SR 1884; 28 SR 218; 37 SR 403; 42 SR 441

Minn. R. 6305.0600 Application Nullification

Subpart 1. Licensure by examination.

The board shall nullify an application for licensure by examination if the applicant:

A. did not take the examination within one year following submission of a licensure application and fee; or

B. did not apply to retake the examination within eight months after the last examination failed and did not retake the examination within 12 months after the last examination failed. The board shall not nullify an application if it agrees on a different action during a disciplinary proceeding.

Subp. 2. Licensure by endorsement.

The board shall nullify an application for licensure by endorsement if the applicant fails to complete the application process within one year after submission of the application.

Subp. 2a. Licensure as an advanced practice nurse.

The board shall nullify an advanced practice application for licensure if the applicant fails to complete the application process within one year after submission of the application.

Subp. 3. Destruction of application materials and forfeiture of fees.

For a nullified application, the fees shall be forfeited and the application and other documents may be destroyed according to the process specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 138.17, subdivision 7. If the applicant failed to submit the application and fees within one year after the board received any other documents relating to the application, the board may destroy the documents.

Subp. 4. Reapplication.

If an individual whose application has been nullified wants to be licensed, a new licensure application must be submitted and all applicable licensure requirements must be met.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191; 148.211; 148.231; 148.271; 148.291; 148.295; 148.296
• History: 9 SR 765; 15 SR 838; 18 SR 2195; 22 SR 973; 37 SR 403; 42 SR 441

Minn. R. 6305.0700 [Repealed, 18 SR 2195]

[Repealed, 18 SR 2195]

Minn. R. 6305.0800 Incorporation by Reference

Program Requirements: Appendices to Minnesota Administrative Rules, Chapter 6305, issued by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, February 2012, are incorporated by reference. They are available through the Minnesota Board of Nursing website at http://www.nursingboard.state.mn.us under the education topic tab. They are not subject to frequent change.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 37 SR 403

Chapter 6310 PROFESSIONAL, PRACTICAL, AND ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTRATION

Minn. R. 6310.0200 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.0300 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.0400 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.0500 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.0600 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.1100 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.1200 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.1300 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.1400 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.2100 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.2200 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.2600 Definitions

Subpart 1. Acceptable continuing education activity.

"Acceptable continuing education activity" means a learning experience which meets the criteria established in part 6310.2800, subpart 3.

Subp. 1a. Acceptable nursing practice.

"Acceptable nursing practice" means employment or volunteer nursing in any setting. Employment includes those positions for which the individual is required to be a nurse. For advanced practice registered nursing, the practice must have included one or more of the functions defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.171, subdivisions 5, 10, 11, 13, and 21. For professional nursing practice, the practice must have included one or more of the functions defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.171, subdivision 15. For practical nursing practice, the practice must have included one or more of the functions defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.171, subdivision 14.

Subp. 1b.

[Repealed, 24 SR 1884]

Subp. 1c. Advanced practice registered nurse.

"Advanced practice registered nurse" means a person authorized by the board to engage in the practice of advanced practice registered nursing as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.171, subdivision 3.

Subp. 2. Board.

"Board" means the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Subp. 3. Contact hour.

"Contact hour" means 60 minutes, except in reference to the class period of an educational institution. The minimum length of time of a continuing education activity is 0.25 contact hours, or 15 minutes. A quarter academic credit is equivalent to ten contact hours. A semester credit is equivalent to 15 contact hours.

Subp. 4. Continuing education participation period.

"Continuing education participation period" means the 24-month interval of time immediately before the registration expiration date during which a licensee must fulfill the continuing education requirements for registration renewal. The length varies for a licensee's first registration period after licensure or reregistration, beginning on the date of licensure or reregistration and ending on the registration expiration date.

Subp. 5. Continuing education report.

"Continuing education report" means the evidence submitted to the board to officially authenticate that the applicant has fulfilled all continuing education requirements for licensure.

Subp. 5a. Deferment.

"Deferment" means postponement of participation in and reporting of all or part of the continuing education activities required for renewal.

Subp. 5b.

[Repealed, 24 SR 1884]

Subp. 5c. Evidence-based practice.

"Evidence-based practice" means the integration of current best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to facilitate decision making.

Subp. 6. Instructor.

"Instructor" means a presenter, preparer, guide for a continuing education activity, or written programmed instruction.

Subp. 6a.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 7. License.

"License" means the authority issued by the board to an individual who meets for the first time the requirements to practice advanced practice, professional, or practical nursing in Minnesota.

Subp. 7a. Licensee.

"Licensee" means either an advanced practice, professional, or practical nurse who has been granted a license by the board to practice advanced practice, professional, or practical nursing in Minnesota.

Subp. 8. Licensure.

"Licensure" means the process by which the board confers legal authority upon an individual authorizing the person to engage in advanced practice, professional, or practical nursing, thereby certifying that those licensed have attained the minimal degree of competency necessary to ensure that the public health, safety, and welfare will be reasonably well protected.

Subp. 8a.

[Repealed, 15 SR 838]

Subp. 8b.

[Repealed, 15 SR 838]

Subp. 8c.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 9. Participation.

"Participation" means to be present at or in any other manner taking part in an acceptable continuing education activity.

Subp. 9a.

[Renumbered subp 17]

Subp. 9b. Practical nurse.

"Practical nurse" means a person authorized by the board to engage in the practice of practical nursing as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.171, subdivision 14.

Subp. 9c. Professional nurse.

"Professional nurse" means a person authorized by the board to engage in the practice of professional nursing as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.171, subdivision 15.

Subp. 9d. Qualified practitioner.

"Qualified practitioner" means an advanced practice registered nurse who is in the same role and population as the individual completing the reorientation plan, or a physician who has experience in providing care to a patient with the same or similar health care needs encountered in the reorientation plan.

Subp. 9e. Refresher course.

"Refresher course" for the applicant for licensure by endorsement under Minnesota Statutes, section 148.211, subdivision 2, or for reregistration under Minnesota Statutes, section 148.231, subdivision 5, means a planned program of study with a clinical component that provides a review and evaluation of basic nursing knowledge and abilities to enhance clinical competency within the professional or practical scope of practice. The criteria for a refresher course is identified in Program Requirements: Appendices to Minnesota Administrative Rules, Chapter 6310, in part 6310.3800 as incorporated by reference in part 6310.3800.

Subp. 10. Registration.

"Registration" means the process by which the names and original license numbers of individuals licensed by the board are listed as individuals authorized to engage in advanced practice, professional, or practical nursing during a registration period.

Subp. 11. Registration renewal.

"Registration renewal" means the periodic process whereby a licensee who is licensed and registered with the board requests and obtains registration for the next registration period.

Subp. 12.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 13.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 14. Registration expiration date.

"Registration expiration date" means the last calendar day of a registration period.

Subp. 15. Registration period.

"Registration period" means the interval of time during which the individual is authorized to engage in advanced practice, professional, or practical nursing during a registration period. The initial registration period following licensure, endorsement, or reregistration is from six to 29 full calendar months starting on the day of licensure, endorsement, or reregistration and ending on the last day of the licensee's month of birth in an even-numbered year if the year of birth was an even-numbered year or in an odd-numbered year if the year of birth was in an odd-numbered year. Subsequent registration periods are 24-month periods. For registration renewal, the period starts on the first day of the month following expiration of the previous registration period. The period ends the last day of the licensee's month of birth in an even- or odd-numbered year according to the licensee's year of birth.

Subp. 15a. Reorientation plan.

"Reorientation plan" means a plan of study designed to enhance competency in the appropriate advanced practice role and population focus, and includes a clinical component supervised by a qualified practitioner.

Subp. 16. Reregistration.

"Reregistration" means the process whereby a licensee regains the authority to practice advanced practice, professional, or practical nursing after one or more days without current registration.

Subp. 17. Temporary permit.

"Temporary permit" means the authority issued by the board to an applicant for reregistration that authorizes practice of professional or practical nursing in Minnesota during participation in the clinical portion of a refresher course.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 62A.15; 147.235; 148.191; 148.231; 214.12
• History: 12 SR 102; 15 SR 838; 18 SR 468; 19 SR 2223; L 1999 c 172 s 18; 24 SR 1884; 37 SR 403; 42 SR 441

Minn. R. 6310.2700 Purpose

This chapter establishes the requirements for registration for advanced practice nurses, professional nurses, and practical nurses.

Part 6310.3100 establishes the requirements for reregistration. Parts 6310.3300 to 6310.3700 establish the requirements for change of name and address; lost, stolen, or destroyed licenses; and verification of Minnesota license.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191; 214.06; 214.12
• History: 12 SR 102; 18 SR 468; 37 SR 403; 42 SR 441

Minn. R. 6310.2800 Registration Renewal Requirements

Subpart 1. Registration renewal application.

A. The board shall provide a registration renewal notice at least three full calendar months before a licensee's registration expiration date using the last contact information provided by the licensee which constitutes official notification. Failure to receive the registration renewal notice sent by the board does not relieve the licensee of the obligation to renew registration by the expiration date.

B. A licensee shall submit the completed registration renewal application, fee, and continuing education report to the board in time for the application to be received in the board office by the registration expiration date. The board shall return an application that is received without a fee or an application that is incomplete. The licensee must resubmit the application and fee by the licensee's registration expiration date.

C. A licensee shall respond to questions on the application that relate to the grounds for disciplinary action listed in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261. The licensee shall submit true information. Falsification or omission of information provides grounds for disciplinary action. The board may require further information of the licensee to determine whether the licensee has engaged in conduct warranting disciplinary action listed in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261.

Subp. 2. Fee.

The licensee shall submit the fee with the application for renewal by the registration expiration date. The fee must be made payable to the Minnesota Board of Nursing. The board shall return a fee that is received without an application or is made out incorrectly. The licensee shall resubmit the fee with an application by the licensee's registration expiration date. The fee is not refundable.

Subp. 3.

[Repealed, 12 SR 102]

Subp. 3. Continuing education.

A registered nurse shall participate in the ratio of at least one contact hour of acceptable continuing education for each month of registration. A licensed practical nurse shall participate in the ratio of at least one contact hour of acceptable continuing education for each two months of registration.

For a continuing education activity to be acceptable for renewal of registration, the criteria in items A to F must be met.

A. The content must be designed to enhance the licensee's ability to practice nursing. The content may include provision of patient-centered care, development of enhanced technical skills, application of evidence-based practice, working in interdisciplinary teams, quality improvement, or informatics. For licensees who are not engaged in direct patient care but who are required to be licensed as a nurse in their employment, the content may include topics that may assist the licensees in the performance of their responsibilities. Unacceptable content includes subject matter that is inaccurate, outdated, or not generally accepted within the health care community.

B. There must be written objectives that describe what a licensee can expect to learn.

C. The activity must be completed during the licensee's continuing education participation period.

D. The activity must be taught by someone other than the licensee.

E. The instructor must be qualified by education or experience to teach the content.

F. The following information regarding the continuing education activity must be obtainable by the licensee:

Subp. 4.

[Repealed, 42 SR 441]

Subp. 4a. Exceptions.

A. Exceptions to documentation of continuing education are listed in this subpart.

B. Evidence of written learning objectives is not required when the continuing education activity has been approved by another health licensing board or health-related professional association. All other requirements of subpart 3, item F, must be met.

C. Evidence of written learning objectives is not required when a licensee submits current certification from a national professional nursing organization consistent with nursing practice standards or a medical organization consistent with medical practice standards. The certificate must be based on meeting initial certification or recertification requirements that include meeting periodic continuing education requirements or other competency certification requirements. The licensee shall not use the practice specialty certificate as a substitute for any previously deferred contact hours.

Subp. 5. Other acceptable continuing education activities.

A licensee may do one of the following for continuing education within the licensee's participation period and apply contact hours to the activity:

A. publish an article in a peer-reviewed journal or book on nursing or health care related issues;

B. deliver a professional paper related to nursing or health care;

C. serve as a member of a national panel that addresses nursing or health care related issues; or

D. serve as principal investigator or coinvestigator for a nursing or health care related research study.

Subp. 5a. Continuing education report.

Confirmation of continuing education shall be a part of the renewal of registration application. Each licensee shall verify that the continuing education activities used to meet the licensee's renewal requirements meet all the criteria in subparts 3, 4a, and 5, and that the information is true in every respect.

Subp. 6.

[Repealed, 18 SR 468]

Subp. 6a. Application deadline.

The registration renewal application, registration renewal fee, and continuing education report must be received in the board office by the licensee's registration expiration date.

If the licensee's registration renewal application, registration renewal fee, and continuing education report are received in the board office after the registration expiration date, the applicant is not eligible for renewal of registration. The board shall return the application and fee to the licensee. The board shall provide a reregistration application to the licensee. The licensee may not practice nursing after the registration expiration date until reregistration requirements have been met as specified in part 6310.3100.

Subp. 6b. Incomplete application notice.

If the board receives an incomplete renewal application and fee by the registration expiration date, the board shall notify the licensee of any deficiency. On the deficiency notice, the board shall note if the application, the continuing education report, or the fee submitted by a licensee is incomplete, incorrect, or not in compliance with this part. The licensee may not practice nursing after the registration expiration date until registration requirements have been met. The registration renewal application, fee, and other documents will be retained by the board whenever possible.

Subp. 6c. Insufficient hours.

If a licensee does not have enough contact hours of acceptable continuing education, the licensee has the options listed in items A and B.

A. The licensee may defer the number of contact hours that the licensee is lacking. The deferred hours shall be added to the contact hours required in the immediately succeeding continuing education participation period. Contact hours may be deferred if there are no current deferred contact hours required of the licensee. If the licensee is deferring a fraction of a contact hour, a whole contact hour must be deferred. If the licensee does not renew for the continuing education participation period that included the deferred hours, the deferred hours shall be required for reregistration.

B. The licensee may allow registration to expire and reregister.

Subp. 6d. Noncompliance with continuing education requirement.

A licensee provides grounds for disciplinary action if the licensee does not meet one of the options for insufficient hours in subpart 6c or fails an audit and is not eligible to defer.

Subp. 7. True information.

The licensee shall submit true, complete, and accurate information. Falsification of any evidence for any registration period or falsification or omission of information provides grounds for disciplinary action.

Subp. 8. Retention of information.

Each licensee shall keep information documenting each continuing education activity submitted to meet registration renewal requirements. The licensee shall retain the information for two years after the continuing education activities are reported to the board.

Subp. 9. Variance.

On presentation of convincing evidence by a registration or reregistration applicant, the board shall grant a variance from the following requirements:

A. for a receipt deadline, evidence of mail delay;

B. for a fee, evidence of financial hardship;

C. for document submission, evidence of loss of records through fire or other disaster; and

D. for the required number of continuing education contact hours, evidence of unexpected illness or personal tragedy.

Subp. 10. Exemption from renewal of registration.

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 326.56, a licensee who is in the armed forces of the United States or is employed outside the United States in employment which is essential to the prosecution of any war or the national defense, and whose registration was in effect at the time of entry into the armed forces or engagement in employment outside the United States, is not obligated to renew registration. The board must be notified in writing by the licensee regarding the qualifications for this exemption. The exemption ceases six months after discharge from active duty or termination of the aforementioned employment. A registration renewal notice shall be sent to the licensee at the time that a registration renewal notice would normally be sent to the licensee. The licensee may be requested to reconfirm exempt status. If the licensee no longer qualifies for the exemption, the requirements for registration renewal must be met. The required number of contact hours are calculated based on the number of months since the exemption ceased to the month of the registration renewal expiration date and according to the ratio specified in subpart 3.

Subp. 11. Nullification of incomplete registration renewal.

The board shall nullify incomplete registration renewal applications that are not completed, returned, and received by the board within 30 days following notification of the deficiency or by the licensee's registration expiration date, whichever is later. For a nullified application, the fee shall be forfeited and the application and other documents may be destroyed according to Minnesota Statutes, section 138.17, subdivision 7.

Subp. 12. Removal of name from list.

The name of a licensee who does not return the complete renewal application and fees by the registration expiration date shall be removed from the list of individuals authorized to practice advanced practice, professional, or practical nursing.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 16A.128; 148.191; 148.211; 148.231; 214.06; 214.12
• History: 11 SR 1331; 12 SR 102; 15 SR 838; 18 SR 468; 22 SR 973; 24 SR 1884; 37 SR 403; 42 SR 441

Minn. R. 6310.2810 MR 2003 [Expired]

MR 2003 [Expired]

Minn. R. 6310.2900 Repealed by subpart

Subpart 1.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 2.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 3.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 4.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 5.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 6.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 6a.

[Repealed, 12 SR 102]

Subp. 7.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 8.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 9.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 10.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Minn. R. 6310.3000 Substantiation of Participation in Continuing Education

Subpart 1. Substantiation of continuing education activity.

At the time of renewal, the board shall randomly select a sample of licensees and require substantiation of participation in the activities that the licensees confirmed on their continuing education report. The licensee shall submit documents or written statements that verify the information in part 6310.2800, subpart 3, item F.

Licensees who participated in other acceptable continuing education listed in part 6310.2800, subpart 4a, with required documentation or subpart 5 with submission of all or a portion of the article, book, paper, study, research, or brochure that verifies participation as a panel member.

Failure to substantiate the hours with the required information shall result in the hours being automatically deferred to the next participation period unless the licensee is not eligible to do so. At the next renewal or reregistration, the licensee shall substantiate participation in all the hours of continuing education required for that reporting period including the automatically deferred hours. Failure to substantiate the hours at this time shall provide grounds for disciplinary action.

Subp. 2. Substantiation after deferment.

For licensees who have deferred continuing education hours on record, except those automatically deferred as indicated in subpart 1, the board shall randomly select a sample of licensees and require substantiation of participation in the activities that the licensees must report. The licensee shall submit substantiation of participation in all of the continuing education hours required for that participation period, the deferred hours, and the regular hours. The licensee shall submit documents or written statements that verify the information listed in subpart 1.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191; 148.211; 148.231; 214.12
• History: 18 SR 468; 24 SR 1884; 37 SR 403; 42 SR 441

Minn. R. 6310.3100 Professional and Practical Nurse Reregistration Requirements

Subpart 1. Reregistration application.

A licensee shall obtain a reregistration application from the board. A licensee shall submit an application for reregistration and respond to questions on the application that relate to the grounds for disciplinary action listed in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261. The licensee shall submit true information. Falsification or omission of information provides grounds for disciplinary action. The board may require further information of the licensee to determine whether the licensee has engaged in conduct warranting disciplinary action listed in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261. The board shall return an application that is received without a fee or an application that is incomplete.

Subp. 2.

[Repealed, L 2012 c 197 art 2 s 45]

Subp. 2a. Continuing education; report.

Licensees whose registrations expired within the two years preceding application for reregistration shall report participation in the required number of acceptable continuing education hours. To fulfill this requirement, the criteria in items A to D must be met.

A. The number of contact hours required are the number of hours the licensee was responsible for at the time registration expired, including any deferred hours.

B. To be acceptable, the continuing education must meet the requirements specified in part 6310.2800, subpart 3, with the exception of item C, or part 6310.2800, subpart 4a or 5.

C. Participation must have occurred during the 24 months immediately preceding board action on the application for reregistration.

D. The board shall provide a method for reporting continuing education. In the report of continuing education, the board shall require the name of the activity, the date of the activity, and the number of contact hours for each of the activities. The licensee shall report participation in the required acceptable continuing education. A professional nurse who has been certified in a nursing specialty may submit a copy of the practice specialty certificate in lieu of reporting participation in the continuing education contact hours. The copy of the current certificate must be attached to the report of continuing education. Each licensee shall verify that the continuing education activities met all the criteria specified in part 6310.2800, subpart 3, items A, B, and D to F; 4a; or 5, and that the information contained on the continuing education report is true in every respect.

Subp. 2b. Deferred contact hours.

A licensee who has deferred continuing education contact hours on record shall make up the deferred contact hours before board action on the application for reregistration. The licensee shall submit a report of participation in the required number of contact hours and submit the substantiating documents required in part 6310.3000, subpart 1. The board shall audit the substantiating documents to be certain that the requirements in part 6310.3000, subpart 1, have been met.

Subp. 2c. Acceptable nursing practice requirement.

A licensee shall submit proof of acceptable nursing practice that occurred within the two years immediately preceding receipt by the board of the application for reregistration. Verification of acceptable nursing practice must be reported on a form provided by the board. If the licensee was employed or contracted by an institution or agency, an employer or contractor shall complete the verification. If the licensee was employed by a patient, a patient's family or significant other shall complete the form. If the licensee volunteered, the volunteer supervisor shall complete the form. If the employer is no longer in business, the party responsible for providing employment verifications for that employer shall complete the form.

Subp. 3.

[Repealed, 12 SR 102]

Subp. 4.

[Repealed, 12 SR 102]

Subp. 5.

[Repealed, 15 SR 838]

Subp. 6. Additional continuing education in lieu of acceptable nursing practice.

A licensee who has not been engaged in acceptable nursing practice within the two years preceding receipt by the board of the application for reregistration must comply with items A to D:

A. A licensee must report the number of months since the licensee's last date of acceptable nursing practice.

B. A licensee must submit a verification of acceptable nursing practice.

C. A licensee must participate in and report participation in acceptable continuing education as specified in part 6310.2800, subparts 3, items A, B, D, and E; and 5. The licensee must complete the required number of contact hours of continuing education. The registered nurse must complete one contact hour of acceptable continuing education for each month that the licensee was not engaged in acceptable practice. The licensed practical nurse must complete one contact hour for every two months that the licensee was not engaged in acceptable practice. The maximum hours required are 60 hours for a registered nurse and 30 hours for a licensed practical nurse. The continuing education must be reported on the form provided by the board.

D. If the licensee has not engaged in acceptable nursing practice for more than five years, the licensee must successfully complete a refresher course that meets board criteria. The licensee shall complete the refresher course within the 24 months immediately preceding board action on the application for licensure. The licensee shall report the successful completion of the refresher course on an affidavit provided by the board. The affidavit must be signed by the person responsible for the refresher course. Successful completion of a refresher course will meet current and deferred continuing education requirements.

Subp. 7. Temporary permit to practice.

The licensee shall have a temporary permit to practice prior to participating in the clinical component of a refresher course. A temporary permit may be issued if a degree granting program requires it.

Subp. 7a. Clinical component temporary permit to practice.

To obtain a temporary permit to complete the clinical portion of a refresher course if being taken in Minnesota, a licensee shall submit the completed reregistration application, fee, and a statement of intent to participate in a refresher course. The statement of intent must be signed by the person responsible for the refresher course. The statement of intent must contain the request for a temporary permit. The board shall issue a temporary permit after the application, fee, and statement of intent have been received and evaluated for compliance with this chapter. The board shall issue the temporary permit for no more than 90 days. The temporary permit is valid only for practice as a part of the refresher course. While the temporary permit is in effect, the registered nurse may use the title registered nurse, abbreviated "RN," and a licensed practical nurse may use the title licensed practical nurse, abbreviated "LPN." If there is a delay in the completion of the clinical portion of the refresher course, the licensee shall complete another statement of intent. The board shall issue another temporary permit for no more than 90 days.

Subp. 7b. Affidavit of successful completion of a refresher course.

The licensee who must successfully complete a refresher course shall submit the affidavit of successful completion of a refresher course. The affidavit of successful completion must be signed by the person responsible for the refresher course.

Subp. 8.

[Repealed, 44 SR 332]

Subp. 9.

[Repealed, 18 SR 468]

Subp. 10.

[Repealed, 18 SR 468]

Subp. 11.

[Repealed, 18 SR 468]

Subp. 12.

[Repealed, 18 SR 468]

Subp. 13. Disciplinary action.

Nothing in this part shall be construed as preventing the board from proceeding with disciplinary action pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261. Grounds for the board to proceed with disciplinary action include, but are not limited to, practicing nursing without current registration for more than two years, repeated occurrences of practicing nursing without current registration, or knowingly practicing nursing without current registration.

Subp. 14. Nullification and reapplication.

The board shall nullify an incomplete reregistration application if the licensee fails to complete the application process within one year after submission of the application. For a nullified application, the reregistration shall be forfeited and the application and other documents may be destroyed according to Minnesota Statutes, section 138.17, subdivision 7. If a licensee fails to submit an application and fee within six months after the board received any other documents relating to the application, the board may destroy the documents. If a licensee whose application has been nullified wants to be reregistered, a new reregistration application must be submitted and all applicable reregistration requirements must be met.

Subp. 15. Initial registration following reregistration.

The board shall authorize an individual to engage in the practice of advanced practice, practical, or professional nursing in Minnesota once the reregistration requirements have been met. The initial registration period is as defined in part 6310.2600, subpart 15. Licensees shall participate in the number of contact hours of acceptable continuing education according to the number of full months in the initial registration period. For licensed practical nurses, the number of contact hours is one contact hour for every two months of registration. For registered nurses, the number of contact hours is one contact hour for every month of registration. The continuing education must meet the criteria in part 6310.2800.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 14.3895; 148.191; 148.211; 148.231; 214.06; 214.12
• History: 12 SR 102; 15 SR 838; 18 SR 468; 22 SR 973; 24 SR 1884; L 2012 c 197 art 2 s 45; 37 SR 403; 42 SR 441; 44 SR 332

Minn. R. 6310.3105 Failure to Notify Board of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Certification

Subpart 1. Notification requirement.

A. An individual licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse must notify the board when the individual renews a certification as an advanced practice registered nurse in which the individual is licensed.

B. When notifying the board of a renewal, a licensee must submit a primary source verification of renewal of certification in the role and population for which the individual is licensed.

Subp. 2. Application after failure to notify board.

A. If a licensee fails to provide notification pursuant to subpart 1, the licensee is prohibited from practicing as an advanced practice registered nurse in the specific role and population for which notification was not provided. In order to resume practicing as an advanced practice registered nurse, the licensee must submit:

B. The board shall authorize the licensee to resume practicing as an advanced practice registered nurse once the requirements under this subpart have been met.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 42 SR 441

Minn. R. 6310.3110 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Reregistration Requirements

Subpart 1. Reregistration application.

A licensee shall obtain a reregistration application from the board. A licensee shall submit an application for reregistration and respond to questions on the application that relate to the grounds for disciplinary action listed in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261. The licensee shall submit true information. Falsification or omission of information provides grounds for disciplinary action. The board may require further information from the licensee to determine whether the licensee has engaged in conduct warranting disciplinary action listed in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261. The board shall return an application that is received without a fee or an application that is incomplete.

Subp. 2. Acceptable advanced nursing practice requirement.

A licensee shall submit proof of acceptable advanced nursing practice that occurred within the five years immediately preceding receipt by the board of the application for reregistration. Verification of acceptable advanced nursing practice must be reported on a form provided by the board. If the licensee was employed or contracted by an institution or agency, an employer or contractor shall complete the verification. If the licensee was employed by a patient, a patient's family or significant other shall complete the form. If the licensee volunteered, the volunteer supervisor shall complete the form. If the employer is no longer in business, the party responsible for providing employment verifications for that employer shall complete the form.

Subp. 3. Licensees residing outside Minnesota.

A licensee residing outside of Minnesota applying for reregistration for the purpose of obtaining verification of current registration status to another country or United States jurisdiction must have an out-of-state address and must submit a verification of licensure request from another jurisdiction. The verification of licensure request must be submitted with the reregistration application. The fee for verification must be separate from the fee for reregistration.

Subp. 4. Disciplinary action.

Nothing in this part shall prevent the board from proceeding with disciplinary action pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261. Grounds for the board to proceed with disciplinary action include:

A. practicing nursing without current registration for more than two years;

B. repeated occurrences of practicing nursing without current registration;

C. knowingly practicing nursing without current registration; and

D. any other grounds provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 148.261.

Subp. 5. Nullification and reapplication.

The board shall nullify an incomplete reregistration application if the licensee fails to complete the application process within one year after submission of the application. For a nullified application, the reregistration shall be forfeited and the application and other documents may be destroyed according to Minnesota Statutes, section 138.17, subdivision 7. If a licensee fails to submit an application and fee within six months after the board receives any other documents relating to the application, the board may destroy the documents. If a licensee whose application has been nullified wants to be reregistered, a new reregistration application must be submitted and all applicable reregistration requirements must be met.

Subp. 6. Initial registration following reregistration.

The board shall authorize an individual to engage in the practice of advanced practice nursing in Minnesota once the reregistration requirements have been met. The initial registration period is as defined in part 6310.2600, subpart 15.

Subp. 7. Clinical practice component.

If more than five years have elapsed since the applicant has practiced in the advanced practice registered nurse role, the applicant shall complete a reorientation plan in the same advanced practice registered nurse role and population focus. The plan must include supervision during the clinical component by a qualified practitioner. The applicant shall submit the plan and the name of the qualified practitioner to the board. The plan must include a minimum of 500 hours of clinical practicum.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 42 SR 441

Minn. R. 6310.3200 [Repealed, 37 SR 403]

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Minn. R. 6310.3300 Change of Name and Address on Records

Subpart 1. Name change.

The licensee who has changed names shall notify the board as soon as possible and provide official documentation of the name change to the board.

Subp. 2. Address change.

The licensee who has changed addresses shall notify the board as soon as possible. The board shall notify the licensee of address changes made in the licensee's records.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191; 148.211; 148.231; 214.06; 214.12
• History: 12 SR 102; 15 SR 838; 24 SR 1884; 37 SR 403

Minn. R. 6310.3400 Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed License

Subpart 1. License.

A duplicate license shall not be issued. A replacement license may be issued for a fee when the licensee notifies the board that the original license was lost, stolen, or destroyed. The replacement license shall be marked "Replacement" and the date of issuance indicated.

Subp. 2.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

Subp. 3.

[Repealed, 37 SR 403]

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 16A.128; 148.191; 148.231; 214.06
• History: 11 SR 1331; 12 SR 102; 15 SR 838; 37 SR 403

Minn. R. 6310.3500 Verification of Minnesota License

Subpart 1. Verification of licensure.

Licensure verification for the purpose of obtaining a license in another jurisdiction must be completed through Nursys, the nurse licensing database for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Licensure verification for another purpose such as a licensee wishing a certified statement of licensure status sent to a foreign country or to any other third party may, upon written request and payment of a fee, have a certified statement of Minnesota licensure status issued to the Board of Nursing, other official agency empowered to issue nursing licenses in the other jurisdiction or country or a third party. A replacement of the certified statement shall not be issued within the first two months nor more than six months after the original statement was issued. If requested by the licensee, a replacement shall be issued without charge between two and six months after the original statement was issued.

Subp. 1a. Verification of examination scores.

A Minnesota licensee wishing a certified statement of licensing examination scores sent to a third party may, upon written request and payment of fee, have a certified statement of examination scores issued.

Subp. 2. Copies of license application.

A copy of a transcript or other application materials is provided from the board files upon payment of a fee. Copies will not be provided for transcripts or other application materials available from nursing programs in a state or territory of the United States.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 16A.128; 148.191; 148.231; 214.06
• History: 11 SR 1331; 12 SR 102; 22 SR 973; 37 SR 403; 42 SR 441

Minn. R. 6310.3600 [Repealed, L 2012 c 197 art 2 s 45; 37 SR 403]

[Repealed, L 2012 c 197 art 2 s 45; 37 SR 403]

Minn. R. 6310.3700 Dishonored Checks

Subpart 1.

[Repealed, L 2012 c 197 art 2 s 45]

Subp. 2. Nullified registration.

Nonreplacement of a dishonored check for the fees required for renewal of registration or for reregistration and nonpayment of the service charge shall result in a nullified registration.

Subp. 3. Additional fee.

Nonreplacement of a dishonored check for the fees required in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.243, and nonpayment of the service charge will result in the amounts being added to the next fee the licensee must pay.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191; 148.211; 148.231; 214.12
• History: 12 SR 102; 22 SR 973; 24 SR 1884; L 2012 c 197 art 2 s 45; 37 SR 403; 42 SR 441

Minn. R. 6310.3800 Incorporation by Reference

Program Requirements: Appendices to Minnesota Administrative Rules, Chapter 6310, issued by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, February 2012, are incorporated by reference. They are available through the Minnesota Board of Nursing website at http://www.nursingboard.state.mn.us under the education topic tab. They are not subject to frequent change.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191
• History: 37 SR 403

Minn. R. 6310.5100 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.5200 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.5300 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.5400 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.5500 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.6100 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.6200 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.7100 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.7200 [Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

[Repealed, 9 SR 2673]

Minn. R. 6310.7600 [Repealed, 12 SR 102]

[Repealed, 12 SR 102]

Minn. R. 6310.7700 [Repealed, 12 SR 102]

[Repealed, 12 SR 102]

Minn. R. 6310.7800 [Repealed, 12 SR 102]

[Repealed, 12 SR 102]

Minn. R. 6310.7900 [Repealed, 12 SR 102]

[Repealed, 12 SR 102]

Minn. R. 6310.8000 [Repealed, 12 SR 102]

[Repealed, 12 SR 102]

Minn. R. 6310.8100 [Repealed, 12 SR 102]

[Repealed, 12 SR 102]

Chapter 6315 LICENSURE

Minn. R. 6315.0100 [Renumbered 6305.0100]

[Renumbered 6305.0100]

Minn. R. 6315.0200 [Renumbered 6305.0200]

[Renumbered 6305.0200]

Minn. R. 6315.0300 [Renumbered 6305.0300]

[Renumbered 6305.0300]

Minn. R. 6315.0400 [Renumbered 6305.0400]

[Renumbered 6305.0400]

Minn. R. 6315.0500 [Renumbered 6305.0500]

[Renumbered 6305.0500]

Minn. R. 6315.0600 [Renumbered 6305.0600]

[Renumbered 6305.0600]

Minn. R. 6315.0700 [Renumbered 6305.0700]

[Renumbered 6305.0700]

Chapter 6316 PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REGISTRATION

Minn. R. 6316.0100 Registration as a Public Health Nurse

Subpart 1. Licensure and current registration.

An applicant for registration as a public health nurse must be licensed and currently registered to practice professional nursing in Minnesota.

Subp. 2. Application.

An applicant shall obtain the application forms and instructions for filing from the board. An applicant shall submit true information. The application must be notarized.

Subp. 3. Fee.

An applicant must submit a fee with the application. This fee must be paid to the board in United States currency, cashier's check, or money order. Personal checks are not accepted. If for any reason a public health nurse registration certificate is not issued, the fee is not refundable.

Subp. 4. Education.

An applicant must have a baccalaureate or higher degree with a major in nursing. The applicant's course work must have included theory and clinical practice in public health nursing. The theory portion of the public health nursing education must have been at least 30 hours in length. The public health nursing content in a hospital diploma or associate degree program does not qualify. At a minimum, the public health nursing education must have prepared the nurse to:

A. identify the incidence, distribution, and control of disease in a population, as well as the risk factors and environmental factors related to communities;

B. identify populations at high risk of illness, disability, premature death, or poor recovery;

C. intervene with high-risk populations;

D. evaluate the effect of interventions on the health status of a population; and

E. use community services, institutional resources, and other health care providers.

Subp. 5. Affidavit of graduation.

An applicant must submit an affidavit of graduation from the institution that awarded the baccalaureate or higher degree. The affidavit must be completed by an official of the institution and bear the seal or stamp of the institution. An applicant may submit an official transcript in lieu of the affidavit.

Subp. 6. Affidavit of completion of public health nursing education.

An applicant must submit an affidavit of completion of public health nursing education. Included with the affidavit must be evidence that the applicant successfully completed public health nursing education which meets the requirements in subpart 4. The affidavit must be completed by an official of the institution that provided public health nursing education which meets the requirements in subpart 4.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191; 148.211; 148.231
• History: 15 SR 838; 28 SR 218

Minn. R. 6316.0200 Public Health Nurse Registration Certificate

Subpart 1. Public health nurse registration certificate.

The board shall issue a public health nurse registration certificate to an applicant when the requirements have been met. The public health nurse registration certificate is valid only in conjunction with a current registration certificate for professional nursing.

Subp. 2. Length of public health nurse registration certificate.

The public health nurse registration certificate is in effect when the nurse has a license and is currently registered to practice professional nursing in Minnesota. If a license is revoked or the nurse allows the registration to expire, the public health nurse registration certificate becomes invalid.

Subp. 3. Replacement document.

If a nurse requests the replacement of a public health nurse registration certificate, the nurse shall explain in writing the reason for requesting a replacement. On written request of the nurse and the payment of a fee, a replacement public health nurse registration certificate may be issued. The replacement certificate shall be marked "Replacement." The board may require substantiation of a name change by requiring official documentation. A replacement certificate shall not be issued for a change of address.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 14.3895; 148.191; 148.231
• History: 15 SR 838; 44 SR 332

Minn. R. 6316.0300 Application Nullification

Subpart 1. Time frame for nullification.

The board will nullify an application for public health nurse registration if the applicant fails to complete the application process within one year after submission of the application.

Subp. 2. Destruction of application materials and forfeiture of fee.

For a nullified application, the fee shall be forfeited and the application and other documents may be destroyed according to the process specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 138.17, subdivision 7. If the applicant failed to submit the application and fee within one year after the board received any other documents relating to the application, the board may destroy the documents.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191; 148.231
• History: 15 SR 838

Chapter 6320 NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS

Minn. R. 6320.0100 [Repealed, 18 SR 468]

[Repealed, 18 SR 468]

Minn. R. 6320.0200 [Repealed, 18 SR 468]

[Repealed, 18 SR 468]

Minn. R. 6320.0300 [Repealed, 18 SR 468]

[Repealed, 18 SR 468]

Minn. R. 6320.1000 [Repealed, 18 SR 468]

[Repealed, 18 SR 468]

Minn. R. 6320.1100 [Repealed, 18 SR 468]

[Repealed, 18 SR 468]

Minn. R. 6320.1200 [Repealed, 18 SR 468]

[Repealed, 18 SR 468]

Minn. R. 6320.1300 [Repealed, 18 SR 468]

[Repealed, 18 SR 468]

Minn. R. 6320.1400 [Repealed, 18 SR 468]

[Repealed, 18 SR 468]

Chapter 6321 NURSING PRACTICE AND DISCIPLINE

Minn. R. 6321.0100 [Repealed, L 2013 c 31 s 11]

[Repealed, L 2013 c 31 s 11]

Minn. R. 6321.0200 Policy

Nothing in this chapter is intended to limit the ability of licensed practical nurses to function according to the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act, Minnesota Statutes, sections 148.171 to 148.285.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191; 148.231
• History: 15 SR 838

Minn. R. 6321.0500 Reporting Obligations

Subpart 1. Institutions.

The reporting required of institutions in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.263, subdivision 2, is interpreted to include resignation in lieu of discharge, discharge, suspension, or other forms of discipline of a nurse for failure to carry out the responsibilities of a nurse. Examples of actions to be reported include but are not limited to dismissal of probationary employees, suspensions other than investigatory suspensions, restrictions or limitations of a nurses's practice, demotion, and discharge from employment.

Subp. 2. Licensed professionals.

The reporting required of licensed professionals in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.263, subdivision 3, is interpreted to exclude the professional knowledge obtained in the course of a health professional-client relationship when the client is a nurse and the health professional successfully counsels the nurse to limit or withdraw from practice to the extent required by the impairment.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191; 148.231
• History: 15 SR 838

Chapter 6330 ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE

Minn. R. 6330.0100 Repealed by subpart

Subpart 1.

[Repealed, 24 SR 1884]

Subp. 2.

[Repealed, 24 SR 1884]

Subp. 3.

[Repealed, 15 SR 838; 24 SR 1884]

Subp. 4.

[Repealed, 15 SR 838; 24 SR 1884]

Subp. 5.

[Repealed, 15 SR 838; 24 SR 1884]

Minn. R. 6330.0200 [Repealed, 24 SR 1884]

[Repealed, 24 SR 1884]

Minn. R. 6330.0300 [Repealed, 24 SR 1884]

[Repealed, 24 SR 1884]

Minn. R. 6330.0350 [Repealed, 24 SR 1884]

[Repealed, 24 SR 1884]

Minn. R. 6330.0400 [Repealed, 15 SR 838]

[Repealed, 15 SR 838]

Minn. R. 6330.0500 Repealed by subpart

Subpart 1.

[Repealed, 24 SR 1884]

Subp. 2.

[Repealed, 15 SR 838; 24 SR 1884]

Minn. R. 6330.0600 [Repealed, 15 SR 838]

[Repealed, 15 SR 838]

Minn. R. 6330.0700 [Repealed, 15 SR 838]

[Repealed, 15 SR 838]

Chapter 6340 PRESCRIBING AUTHORITY

Minn. R. 6340.0050 [Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

[Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

Minn. R. 6340.0100 [Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

[Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

Minn. R. 6340.0200 [Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

[Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

Minn. R. 6340.0300 [Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

[Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

Minn. R. 6340.0400 [Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

[Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

Minn. R. 6340.0500 [Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

[Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

Minn. R. 6340.0600 [Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

[Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

Minn. R. 6340.0700 [Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

[Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

Minn. R. 6340.0800 [Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

[Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

Minn. R. 6340.0900 [Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

[Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

Minn. R. 6340.0950 [Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

[Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

Minn. R. 6340.1000 [Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

[Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

Minn. R. 6340.1100 [Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]

[Repealed, L 1999 c 172 s 19]