Bill Text: NC S179 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session | Amended

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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

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2013

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SENATE BILL 179

 

 

Short Title:        Define Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.		(Public)
Sponsors:	Senators J. Davis (Primary Sponsor);  Apodaca, Blue, D. Davis, and Kinnaird.
Referred to:	Rules and Operations of the Senate.

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.