State Board of Nursing public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
State Board of Nursing
The Board will review program status reports, accreditation updates, and probationary status reports for several nursing institutions. The meeting also includes discussions on the FY 2025 annual budget and a legal opinion regarding the Board President's continuation.
- Review of LPN to RN Apprenticeship Program at Bossier Parish Community College
- Probationary status reports for institutions including Baton Rouge General Medical Center and LSU at Alexandria
- Major Substantive Change review for Simmons University
- Discussion of FY 2025 Annual Budget
- Legal opinion on Dr. Tavell Kindall's continuation as Board President
The Board approved a rule change allowing letters of concern for schools failing to meet the 80% NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate before facing probation. The FY2025 annual budget was approved, and several nursing programs received accreditation or clinical experience approvals. The Board also approved a new Paramedic-to-ASN program at LSU Alexandria.
- Approved revision of LAC 46.XLVII.3535.B to issue letters of concern before probation for <80% NCLEX pass rates
- Approved FY2025 annual budget
- Approved Bossier Parish Community College’s LPN to RN Apprenticeship Program
- Approved Step II for Tulane University to establish a BSN program
- Approved Paramedic to Associate of Science in Nursing program at LSU Alexandria
- Approved extension of Louisiana Christian University’s teach out program
- Accepted probationary status reports and action plans for 8 nursing programs
- Re-approved graduate clinical experiences in LA for Georgetown, Texas Christian, and Texas Wesleyan Universities
State Board of Nursing
The Louisiana State Board of Nursing will discuss and possibly vote on a rule change to LAC 46:XLVII.4303, review probationary status reports for several nursing programs, and consider the FY2023 Financial Audit Report. Other items include a contract for professional legal services and a public hearing on the Stop Harming Our Kids Act.
- Rule change to LAC 46:XLVII.4303
- Probationary status reports for eight nursing programs
- FY2023 Financial Audit Report
- Contract for Professional Legal Services
- Public hearing on the Stop Harming Our Kids Act
The Board accepted probationary status reports and action plans for eight nursing schools. It approved a rule change allowing student nurses to practice as nurse technicians based on clinical competence. The Board also authorized a legal services contract with the Louisiana Department of Justice.
- Approved rule change to LAC 46:XLVII.4303 allowing student nurses to practice as nurse technicians
- Approved $20,000 maximum contract with LA Department of Justice for Hearing Officer services
- Accepted probationary reports for 8 schools including Baton Rouge General and Southern University
- Re-approved Vanderbilt University to offer graduate clinical experiences in LA until Dec 14, 2026
- Approved LSU at Eunice conversion to concepts-based curriculum
- Approved William Carey University at Baton Rouge to add CAREy RN track
- Accepted FY2023 Financial Audit Report
- Approved 2024 Board Meeting and Hearing Panel calendar
State Board of Nursing
The Louisiana State Board of Nursing will discuss and possibly vote on reconsidering a June 2023 motion regarding the 80% NCLEX-RN pass rate requirement. The agenda also includes new business items such as probationary status reports for several nursing programs, a rule change on nurses distributing naloxone, and a capital expenditure request for roof repairs.
- Reconsideration of June 2023 motion on 80% NCLEX-RN pass rate
- Probationary status reports for Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Chamberlain University, Louisiana Christian University, and others
- Rule change to LAC 46:XLVII.4303 on nurses distributing naloxone
- Request for Capital Expenditure (Roof) – $ amount not specified
- Herzing University – Full Approval for new Louisiana program
The Board rescinded a previous motion regarding NCLEX RN pass rate standards and approved a capital expenditure for a new roof. Several nursing programs' probationary reports were accepted, and multiple universities were granted approval for graduate clinical experiences in Louisiana.
- Rescinded June 22, 2023 motion regarding 80% NCLEX RN pass rate (7-3)
- Approved capital expenditure for roof replacement up to $200,000 and architectural services up to $20,000
- Approved letter of support and Resolution for Registered Nurses to distribute Naloxone
- Granted full approval to Herzing University’s BSN education degree program
- Approved graduate clinical experiences in Louisiana for Bradley University, Simmons University, United States University, and Herzing University
- Re-approved graduate clinical experiences in Louisiana for University of South Alabama
- Accepted probationary status reports and action plans for 8 nursing programs
- Tabled Bossier Parish Community College LPN to RN Apprenticeship Program until October
State Board of Nursing
The Louisiana State Board of Nursing will consider several regulatory and compliance items, including a new LPN to RN apprenticeship program at Bossier Parish Community College, a report on the 80% NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate requirement, and a question from deans about student use of marijuana with a recommendation card. The board will also review probationary status reports for multiple nursing programs and discuss nurses distributing naloxone.
- Bossier Parish Community College - LPN to RN Apprenticeship Program
- 80% NCLEX-RN First Time Pass Rate
- Question from Deans about student use of Marijuana by students who have a legitimate 'Recommendation card'
- Nurses Distributing Naloxone
- Probationary status reports for Baton Rouge General, Chamberlain, Louisiana Christian, Louisiana Delta, LSU Alexandria, Southern Baton Rouge, Southern Shreveport, and William Carey nursing programs
The Board approved a new NCLEX-RN pass rate standard aligning with national accreditation agencies. It also approved several nursing program probationary reports and a new BSN program at Tulane University.
- Adopted alternative NCLEX-RN pass rate standard of 80% or higher for all takers (6-4)
- Approved $1,000 honorarium for 2023 Culture of Health Summit keynote speaker
- Accepted 2022 Nurse Supply Report
- Approved Step I for Tulane University to establish a BSN program
- Approved Accelerated BSN program addition at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- Approved legal services contract with Shows, Cali & Walsh, LLP
- Accepted probationary reports and action plans for 8 nursing programs
- Tabled Bossier Parish Community College LPN to RN Apprenticeship Program
State Board of Nursing
The Louisiana State Board of Nursing will meet to consider approval of minutes, consent agenda, and numerous reports. Key discussions include the 2022 Schools of Nursing Annual Reports, probationary status of several nursing programs, and a scope of practice change for RNs in OB. The board will also review the 80% NCLEX-RN pass rate requirement and 2023 legislative session bills. An executive session is scheduled for litigation and personnel issues.
- 2022 Schools of Nursing Annual Reports (multiple programs)
- Probationary Status Reports (Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Chamberlain University, etc.)
- Scope of Practice: RN in OB changing continuous anesthesia infusion bag
- 80% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate discussion
- Litigation: Danielle Kelley v. Louisiana State Board of Nursing
The Board approved the 2022 LSBN Annual Report and the 2022 Nursing Education Capacity Report. Several nursing schools had their probationary status reports and action plans accepted, and the Board granted initial approval for a new BSN program at Louisiana Christian University.
- Approved 2022 LSBN Annual Report
- Accepted 2022 Nursing Education Capacity Report
- Approved Step II for Louisiana Christian University to establish a BSN program
- Approved Troy University's request for graduate clinical experiences in Louisiana until April 13, 2026
- Approved addition of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at Simmons University
- Approved SOWELA Technical Community College's request for >50% enrollment increase in ASN program
- Accepted probationary status reports and action plans for Baton Rouge General, Chamberlain University, Louisiana Christian University, Louisiana Delta Community College, LSU Alexandria, Southern University at Baton Rouge, Southern University at Shreveport, and William Carey University
- Accepted Consent Agenda including 31 school annual reports and two CE provider reapprovals
State Board of Nursing
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