NURSING INSTRUCTORS S.B. 457 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS
Senate Bill 457 (Substitute S-1 as reported) Sponsor: Senator Dan L. DeGrow Committee: Health Policy and Senior Citizens
The bill would amend the Public Health Code to create an exception to the administrative rule that requires every member of a nursing faculty in a program of nursing education for registered nurses, or licensed practical nurses, to hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing science.
Under the administrative rule, each member of the nursing faculty in a program of nursing education for registered nurses who provides instruction in the clinical laboratory or cooperating agencies must hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Further, each member of the nursing faculty in a program of nursing education for licensed practical nurses must hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing science. Under the bill, these requirements would not apply to a member of the nursing faculty who 1) was employed by or under contract to a program of nursing education on or before September 1, 1989; and 2) was employed by or under contract to a program of nursing education on the effective date of the bill.
MCL 333.16148 Legislative Analyst: G. Towne
The bill would not have an impact on the administrative workload or place other requirements on the Bureau of Occupational and Professional Regulation, Department of Commerce. There would be no fiscal impact on the State or local governments.
Date Completed: 5-8-95 Fiscal Analyst: K. Lindquist
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.