Bill Text: NC S179 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Define Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-03-06 - Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate [S179 Detail]
Download: North_Carolina-2013-S179-Amended.html
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2013
S 1
SENATE BILL 179
Short Title: Define Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. |
(Public) |
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Sponsors: |
Senators J. Davis (Primary Sponsor); Apodaca, Blue, D. Davis, and Kinnaird. |
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Referred to: |
Rules and Operations of the Senate. |
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March 6, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to provide a definition for certified registered nurse anesthetists under the nursing practice act.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1. G.S. 90‑171.20 is amended by adding the following new subdivision to read:
"§ 90‑171.20. Definitions.
As used in this Article, unless the context requires otherwise:
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(1a) "Certified registered nurse anesthetist" is a registered nurse who (i) completes a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs; (ii) is credentialed as a certified registered nurse anesthetist by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists; (iii) maintains recertification through the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists; and (iv) performs nurse anesthesia activities in collaboration with a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or other lawfully qualified health care provider.
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SECTION 2. This act is effective when it becomes law.