HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1698
TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2014
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to nurses.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Section 457-2.7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

     "(a)  Practice as an advanced practice registered nurse means the scope of nursing in a category approved by the board, regardless of compensation or personal profit, and includes the registered nurse scope of practice.  The scope of an advanced practice registered nurse includes but is not limited to [advanced]:

(1) Advanced assessment and the diagnosis, prescription, selection, and administration of therapeutic measures including over the counter drugs, legend drugs, and controlled substances within the advanced practice registered nurse's role and specialty-appropriate education and certification[.]; and

(2) Administration of preventative oral health treatment, including use of medical devices and medications intended to prevent caries in pediatric patients."

     SECTION 2.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Oral Health Treatment

Description:

Provides that the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses includes certain oral health treatment.

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