New Hampshire Revised Statutes 326-B:4 – Powers and Duties of the Board
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The board may:
I. Establish reasonable and uniform standards for nursing practice consistent with the criteria identified by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
II. Provide consultation regarding nursing practice for institutions and agencies.
III. Examine, license, and renew the licenses of duly qualified individuals. The board shall select an appropriate nationally approved licensing examination.
IV. Gather and report to the public statistical information regarding, but not limited to, the education and licensure of registered and practical nurses.
V. [Repealed.]
VI. [Repealed.]
VII. Determine and enforce appropriate disciplinary action against all individuals found guilty of violating this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.
VIII. Deny or withdraw approval of nursing educational programs that do not meet the minimum requirements of this chapter.
IX. Maintain records of proceedings as required by the laws of New Hampshire.
X. Conduct conferences, forums, studies, and research on nursing practice and education.
XI. [Repealed.]
XII. [Repealed.]
XIII. Establish and collect fees, under rules adopted by the board under RSA 541-A, relative to applicants seeking any type of license issued by the board under this chapter, including fees for applications for temporary licenses, reinstatement of inactive licenses, licenses by examination, and renewal of licenses, as well as fees for verifying license status, program graduation, or computerized lists, and fees for site visits associated with nursing education programs under N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-B:32.
XIV. In accordance with state due process laws, limit the multistate licensure privilege of any registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to practice in New Hampshire and may take any other actions under applicable state laws necessary to protect the health and safety of New Hampshire citizens. If the board does take such action, it shall promptly notify the administrator of the coordinated licensure information system. The administrator of the coordinated licensure information system shall promptly notify the home state of any such action taken by the state of New Hampshire.
XV. Establish a liaison committee, a practice and education committee, and such additional subcommittees as may be appropriate to assist the board in the performance of its duties.
I. Establish reasonable and uniform standards for nursing practice consistent with the criteria identified by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 326-B:4
- state: when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4
II. Provide consultation regarding nursing practice for institutions and agencies.
III. Examine, license, and renew the licenses of duly qualified individuals. The board shall select an appropriate nationally approved licensing examination.
IV. Gather and report to the public statistical information regarding, but not limited to, the education and licensure of registered and practical nurses.
V. [Repealed.]
VI. [Repealed.]
VII. Determine and enforce appropriate disciplinary action against all individuals found guilty of violating this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.
VIII. Deny or withdraw approval of nursing educational programs that do not meet the minimum requirements of this chapter.
IX. Maintain records of proceedings as required by the laws of New Hampshire.
X. Conduct conferences, forums, studies, and research on nursing practice and education.
XI. [Repealed.]
XII. [Repealed.]
XIII. Establish and collect fees, under rules adopted by the board under RSA 541-A, relative to applicants seeking any type of license issued by the board under this chapter, including fees for applications for temporary licenses, reinstatement of inactive licenses, licenses by examination, and renewal of licenses, as well as fees for verifying license status, program graduation, or computerized lists, and fees for site visits associated with nursing education programs under N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-B:32.
XIV. In accordance with state due process laws, limit the multistate licensure privilege of any registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to practice in New Hampshire and may take any other actions under applicable state laws necessary to protect the health and safety of New Hampshire citizens. If the board does take such action, it shall promptly notify the administrator of the coordinated licensure information system. The administrator of the coordinated licensure information system shall promptly notify the home state of any such action taken by the state of New Hampshire.
XV. Establish a liaison committee, a practice and education committee, and such additional subcommittees as may be appropriate to assist the board in the performance of its duties.