State Board of Nursing public meetings in 2021
6 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
State Board of Nursing
The Board will review program status reports, including accreditation and expansion requests for LSU Health Science Center. The meeting also includes discussions on the FY2023 annual budget and updates from various division reports.
- LSU Health Science Center program expansion (RN-BSN and Nurse Educator-MSN)
- Gramgram State University full approval request
- Dillard University Step III request
- FY2023 Annual Budget review
- Litigation report: Michelle Scherer v. Louisiana State Board of Nursing, et al
The Board approved the FY2023 annual budget and granted full approval to Dillard University's College of Nursing. Several other nursing program requests and clinical experience notifications were approved. The Board also accepted the consent agenda and reports from the President, Vice President, and CEO.
- Approved FY2023 annual budget (unanimous)
- Granted full approval to Dillard University's College of Nursing (unanimous)
- Granted continued initial approval for Grambling State University BSN program until Sept 1, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved LSU Health New Orleans to establish the CARE program at the Shreveport campus (10-0, 1 recused)
- Approved Fletcher Technical Community College change in major clinical facility (unanimous)
- Approved George Mason University graduate clinical experiences in Louisiana until Dec 2, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved October 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Consent Agenda Motions (unanimous)
State Board of Nursing
The Board will review staff program status reports, including NCLEX and accreditation updates. The meeting includes discussions on emergency protocols for monoclonal antibody therapy and the FY2021 financial and compliance audit report.
- Final Emergency Order and Protocols for RNs administering monoclonal antibody therapy
- Continuing Education Provider Approval: Pacific Medical Training
- FY2021 Financial and Compliance Audit Report
- Litigation report regarding Michelle Scherer v. Louisiana State Board of Nursing, et al
The Board approved the FY2021 Financial and Compliance Audit Report and the 2022 Board Hearing calendar. It also approved program changes for Vanderbilt University and South Louisiana Community College. The Board decided not to respond to a newspaper article regarding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.
- Approved FY2021 Financial and Compliance Audit Report (11-0)
- Approved addition of MSN and Post Master’s Certificate for Woman’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Vanderbilt University (11-0)
- Approved South Louisiana Community College's accreditation status change to probation (11-0)
- Approved 2022 New Board Hearing calendar (11-0)
- Decided not to respond to a Louisiana Illuminator article regarding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
- Accepted Consent Agenda including NCLEX and Accreditation reports (11-0)
- Approved August 12, 2021 meeting minutes (11-0)
State Board of Nursing
The Louisiana State Board of Nursing meets virtually on August 12, 2021, due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The board will consider consent agenda items including nursing program approvals, division reports, and a forecasted budget. An executive session is scheduled for litigation (Michelle Scherer v. LSBN) and personnel issues. Updates on emergency orders and a request from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners for collaboration on APRN issues are also on the agenda.
- Litigation: Michelle Scherer v. Louisiana State Board of Nursing (19th Judicial District Court, Docket No. 691,170)
- Approved program requests for Northwestern State University, University of South Alabama, Southwest Mississippi Community College, and others
- Forecasted budget presentation by Division of Administration
- Update on emergency orders related to COVID-19
- Request by LSBME for collaboration on APRN issues
The Board approved a request for Maryville University to offer graduate clinical experiences in Louisiana. It also appointed Dr. Jennifer Manning as the new Alternate Officer and approved $1,000 in annual dues for the Louisiana Action Coalition.
- Approved Maryville University request for graduate clinical experiences until August 12, 2024 (7-0)
- Appointed Dr. Jennifer Manning as Alternate Officer (7-0)
- Approved $1,000 annual dues for the Louisiana Action Coalition (7-0)
- Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire and Board Resolution (7-0)
- Accepted Consent Agenda including program requests for Northwestern State University, University of South Alabama, and Southwest Mississippi Community College (7-0)
- Approved June 17, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
State Board of Nursing
The Louisiana State Board of Nursing will hold its regular meeting on June 17, 2021, to consider new nursing program requests from Southern University at New Orleans, William Carey University (change of nurse administrator), Excelsior College, and Baton Rouge Community College (substantive changes). The board will also hear reports on litigation, a capital expenditure request, and the 2020 Nurse Supply and Nursing Education Capacity reports. The agenda includes approval of minutes, consent agenda, and division reports.
- Request for new nursing programs: Southern University at New Orleans, William Carey University (change of nurse administrator), Excelsior College
- Major substantive changes: Baton Rouge Community College
- Request for capital expenditure
- Litigation report: Michelle Scheurer v. Louisiana State Board of Nursing (19th JDC, Docket No. 691,170)
- 2020 Nurse Supply Report and 2020 Nursing Education Capacity Report
The Louisiana State Board of Nursing approved the first step to establish a BSN program at Southern University at New Orleans and authorized a telephone system upgrade. The Board also accepted several 2020 nursing reports and dissolved a pandemic-related task force.
- Approved Step I to establish a BSN degree program at Southern University at New Orleans
- Approved $28,891.58 for a new telephone system and $3,348.66 for USB headsets
- Approved increased enrollment for the ASN program at Baton Rouge Community College pending ACEN approval
- Dissolved the Task Force (Pre-graduation RN Workforce in a PHE)
- Accepted 2020 Nurse Supply Report and 2020 Nursing Education Capacity Report
- Accepted report of non-compliance correction for Chief Nurse Administrator at William Carey University
- Accepted updated enrollment report for Excelsior College LPN-ASN program
- Adopted resolution to honor Thelma Lobdell Fink for meritorious service
State Board of Nursing
The Louisiana State Board of Nursing approved a new baccalaureate nursing program at Chamberlain University and a new graduate program at McNeese State University. The board also accepted a $25,000 grant for a media campaign promoting the Recovering Nurse Program. Additionally, the board discussed updates on pre-graduation RN permits, internationally educated nurses, and compliance investigations.
- Approved Step III for Chamberlain University's BSN program (full approval).
- Approved Step II for McNeese State University's DNP program (initial approval).
- Accepted updated report on Excelsior College LPN-ASN program for Louisiana students.
- Approved $25,000 grant from Bureau of Community Preparedness for Recovering Nurse Program media campaign.
- Discussed pre-graduation RN permit task force and alternative credential evaluator for internationally educated nurses.
The Board granted full approval to Chamberlain University's BSN program and initial approval to McNeese State University's DNP program. It also approved contract extensions for two legal firms and accepted the 2020 Annual Report with corrections.
- Approved Step III for Chamberlain University's BSN program (10-1 abstention)
- Approved Step II for McNeese State University's DNP program (11-0)
- Accepted updated report on Louisiana students in Excelsior College LPN-ASN program (11-0)
- Approved contract extension for Shows, Cali & Walsh, LLP to $150,000 over two years (11-0)
- Approved contract extension for Rutledge Law Firm, LLC to $90,000 over two years (11-0)
- Accepted 2020 Annual Report as corrected (11-0)
- Approved February 11, 2021 meeting minutes (11-0)
- Accepted Consent Agenda motions (11-0)
State Board of Nursing
The Louisiana State Board of Nursing will meet to consider proposed emergency and permanent rules regarding temporary permits for advanced practice registered nurses, continuing education requirements, and pre-graduation RN applicant disaster permits. The board will also review annual reports from nursing schools, discuss a proposed emergency rule to waive the 2021 audit of licensees, and hear reports on NCLEX pass rates and accreditation. An executive session is scheduled for litigation and personnel matters.
- Proposed emergency and permanent rule on temporary permits and authorized practice for APRNs
- Proposed emergency and permanent rule on pre-graduation RN applicant disaster permits
- Proposed emergency rule to waive 2021 audit of licensees
- Review of 2019-2020 annual reports from 30+ nursing schools across Louisiana
- Continuing education renewal requests from Louisiana Hospital Association, Western Schools, and Nursing CE Central
The Board approved several emergency and permanent rules regarding license audits, continuing education, and temporary permits during public health emergencies. It also restored full approval for the Louisiana College BSN program and accepted an updated report for Excelsior College.
- Approved emergency rule to waive license audits during public health emergencies (Unanimous)
- Restored full approval for Louisiana College BSN program annual report (Unanimous)
- Accepted updated enrollment report for Excelsior College LPN-ASN program (Unanimous)
- Extended emergency rules for temporary permits and authorized practice for APRNs for 120 days (Unanimous)
- Approved permanent rule change for temporary permit status and emergency provisions (Unanimous)
- Approved emergency and permanent rule changes for continuing education license reinstatement (Unanimous)
- Created task force to study pre-graduation RN workforce capabilities during health crises (Unanimous)
- Accepted Consent Agenda including 37 school annual reports and 3 CE renewal requests (Unanimous)