Bill Summary for H 382 (2023-2024)
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AN ACT TO ALLOW LICENSED REGISTERED NURSES TO BE EMPLOYED AS SCHOOL NURSES.Intro. by Bradford, White, Cotham, Cunningham.
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House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Deletes proposed new GS 115C-315(d2) and language repealing GS 115C-315(d1). Instead, amends GS 115C-315(d1) to allow licensed registered nurses with at least two years' experience serving in a hospital or health clinic to be employed as a school nurse. Prohibits requiring these nurses to possess or promise to obtain any other certification or license as a condition of serving as a school nurse. Requires such registered nurses not certified by a national organization recognized by the State Board of Education (State Board) who are employed by the unit's governing body to be paid under the noncertified school nurse pay scale established by the State Board. Deletes outdated language and reference to specific nursing associations. Makes conforming changes to act’s long title.