Presort Standard U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 14 Princeton, MN 55371 Iowa Board of Nursing Riverpoint Business Park, 400 SW 8th St., Suite B, Des Moines, IA 50309-4685 Volume 25, Number 3 August, September, October 2006 THE ADVANCED Care is centered on health maintenance and pro- motion. NCSBN SEEKS YOUR INPUT ON REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER ¢ A registered nurse in Iowa may practice at the level of CURRENT LPN/VN The following information is provided to clarify the his/her advanced preparation without registration as an ENTRY-LEVEL NURSING PRACTICE scope of practice, role and functions of the Advanced advanced registered nurse practitioner. Without regis- Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) practicing in Iowa. tration, they may not use the title ARNP, and they do not The National Council of State Boards of Nursing have prescriptive authority. The nurse, employer and ¢ Rules governing the advanced practice aspects of (NCSBN) is about to launch a practice analysis study the physician make the determination regarding policies nursing are found in 655 IAC Chapter 7, which is avail- designed to describe entry-level licensed practical/ and procedures to make prescriptive substances and able on the Iowa Board of Nursing Web site; vocational nurse (LPN/VN) practice. Using a survey devices available to clients. developed by a panel of experts that included both www.state.ia.us/nursing. ¢ Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Programs in practicing LPN/VNs from a variety of practice set- ¢ The specialty areas of nursing practice for the ARNP in Iowa: tings and specialty areas as well as LPN/VN educa- Iowa are a certified clinical nurse specialist, certified Allen College – Waterloo tors, a sample of LPN/VNs will be asked to deter- nurse midwife, certified nurse practitioner and a certified Briar Cliff University – Sioux City mine the frequency of performance and the impor- registered nurse anesthetist. tance of each of the activities listed. The results of Clarke College – Dubuque the survey will be used to evaluate the current ¢ Current licensure as a registered nurse is mandatory for Graceland College – Lamoni LPN/VN test plan in an effort to assure that the advanced nursing practice in Iowa. University of Iowa – Iowa City NCLEX-PN® examination reflects existing practice. ¢ The LPN/VN survey was launched on June 12, Graduation from a board approved advanced practice 2006. This study offers an opportunity for LPN/VNs master’s program or completion of a formal advanced to contribute to the nursing profession and as such, practice education program is required for registration as NCSBN encourages nurses receiving the survey to an ARNP. complete and return it as soon as possible. Cutoff ¢ An advanced level certification by a national profession- AGENDAS AND MINUTES date for responses is August 7, 2006. al nursing certifying body, recognized by the board, is If you have any questions about the LPN/VN required for registration as an ARNP. ON THE WEB entry-level practice analysis, please contact NCLEX All Board and Committee agendas are on our information at (866) 293-9600 (toll free number) or ¢ Registration with the Iowa Board of Nursing at the website. Agendas are posted at least 48 hours in email [email protected]. advanced level permits the nurse to use the title advance of a meeting. Previous agendas will remain advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) and posted until replaced by the current agendas. Board authorizes the nurse to prescribe substances or devices, and Committee minutes are posted at our website including controlled substances or devices, if the nurse approximately three (3) months following the meet- SUMMARY is engaged in the practice of a nursing specialty regulat- ings. ed under the rules adopted by the board of nursing in You can reach our Agendas and Minutes at our BOARD OF NURSING MEETING consultation with the board of medical examiners and website, www.state.ia.us/nursing, under “Boards and MARCH 1- 2 2006 the board of pharmacy examiners. , Meetings.” ¢ Registration as a practitioner with the Federal Drug Board Members Present: Enforcement Administration and the board of pharmacy M. Ann Aulwes-Allison, RN, Chairperson examiners permits the advanced registered nurse practi- Pauline Taylor, RN, Secretary tioner to prescribe controlled substances within the William Miller, RN nurse’s recognized specialty. Also In This Issue . Clyde Bradley ¢ In order to obtain a DEA number the nurse practitioner Jane Hasek, RN must be registered as an ARNP. Application forms for I. BOARD OF NURSING NEWS Mary Jacobus, LPN DEA numbers may be obtained from the pharmacy Members of the Iowa Board of Nursing . p. 2 John Connors board at (515) 281-5944. Board Meeting Schedule . p. 2 Professional Staff Present: ¢ In Iowa an ARNP may provide healthcare services to Communicating with the Iowa Lorinda K. Inman, RN, Executive Director Iowans of all ages. The ARNP practices within their scope of practice based upon their educational back- Board of Nursing . p. 3 R.C. Miller, Enforcement LPN Supervision in Long Term Care Facilities . p. 4 David Lamb, Enforcement ground and the standards and guidelines established by Sandra Colin, RN, Enforcement their national certifying body. The following services/ Change of Address Form . p. 4 Dana Peterson, Enforcement functions may be performed by the ARNP practicing in Mandatory Training on Abuse Iowa (this list is not all inclusive): David Cruse, RN, Enforcement Identification and Reporting . p. 5 Doug Bartels, Enforcement Practice independently. An ARNP may have a Iowa Board of Nursing Fees . p. 5 Taunya Cunningham, RN, Enforcement collaborative agreement with a physician or M. Christine Newell, RN, Nursing Standards physicians if their practice so warrants, but this Procedures For Inactive Status . p. 5 Kathleen R. Weinberg, RN, Practice/Education agreement is not a requirement of the Iowa Nurse Licensure Compact . p. 6 Lynn Linder, Licensing Officer Board of Nursing. Obtain patient histories. Summary: Conference Calls . p. 9 Enforcement: Perform physicals. Telephone Verification of Iowa Licensure for New Diagnose. Graduates who Pass the NCLEX® Exam . p. 10 1. The board completed action on the following cases: Order tests, treatments of care. License Renewal - On-line . p. 10 a. Probation: Educate and counsel patients and family. (1) Theresa M. Perkins, #107065 – 12 months Receive third party reimbursement. Renewal Notice . p. 27 Continued on page 7 Maintain hospital privileges. Licenses Due For Renewal . p. 27 II. CONTINUING EDUCATION OFFERINGS This newsletter is a nonpublic forum. The Iowa Board of Nursing retains exclusive REGION I Northwest, p. 11 journalistic discretion over all substantive portions of the newsletter. The Board and REGION II Northeast, p. 11-12 its boards and commissions play no role in the solicitation of the advertising, and do REGION III Southwest, p. 13 not explicitly or implicitly endorse any advertiser or any good or service advertised REGION IV Southeast, p. 14 in the newsletter. All advertising must conform to the advertising policies described REGION V Central, p. 15 in 193 Iowa Admin. Code 1-9. OUT-OF-STATE PROGRAMS p. 15 HOME STUDY PROGRAMS pp. 16-26 Page 2 - Iowa Board of Nursing Newsletter - August, September, October 2006 MEMBERS OF THE IOWA BOARD OF NURSING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE May 1, 2006 - April 30, 2007 TERM ENDS 2006 - 2007 M. Ann Aulwes-Allison, RN, MA, EdS, Chairperson 2009 September 6-7-8, 2006 (August 16, 2006) 436 East Manning, Ottumwa, IA 52501 (Nursing Education) December 6-7-8, 2006 (November 15, 2006) Pauline E. Taylor, RN, BSN, Secretary 2008 February 28, March 1-2, 2007 (February 7, 2007) 1917 Graslon Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246 (Nursing Practice) June 13-14-15, 2007 (May 23, 2007) William M. Miller, MS, ARNP 2007 Requests for establishment of new schools, 1122 Woodland Road, Harlan, IA 51537 requests for major curriculum change, other special (Nursing Practice) requests, and regular business will be considered at Clyde Bradley 2007 each meeting. Materials must be received in the 315 33rd Avenue North, Clinton, IA 52732 board office three (3) weeks prior to a scheduled (Consumer) board meeting. For your convenience, behind each board meeting date is the deadline for receipt of Jane E. Hasek, RN, EdD 2007 materials. 606 Center Street, Reinbeck, IA 50669 (Nursing Education) Mary J. Jacobus, LPN 2008 3105 14th Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 DISCLAIMER (Nursing Practice) CLAUSE John H. Connors 2008 For advertising rates and 2808 E. 16th St., Apt. 16, Des Moines, IA 50316 information, contact (Consumer) Arthur L. Davis Agency, 517 Washington, P.O. Box 216, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, Ph. #1-800-626- 4081. Responsibility for errors in advertising is limited to corrections in the next issue or refund of price of advertisement. Publisher is not responsi- ble for errors in printing of schedule. August, September, October 2006 - Iowa Board of Nursing Newsletter - Page 3 COMMUNICATING WITH THE IOWA BOARD OF NURSING The Iowa Board of Nursing requests that licensees and the public use the board web site www.state.ia.us/nursing or telephone verification system 515-281-3255 for 24- hour access to online license renewal and verification, address changes and general infor- mation. Use the following contacts for specific questions. If you inquire about your licensure status or request written materials, provide the following information at the beginning of the call/message: Iowa license number, full name, mailing address, and phone number including area