Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 21.812 - Qualifications for certification by endorsement; additional certification(a)Certification by endorsement. An applicant for certification by the Board who holds an unrestricted license, certificate or authorization to practice as a CNS from another state, territory or possession of the United States or a foreign country, who met initial certification requirements equivalent to the Board's certification requirements and a current RN license in this Commonwealth may be granted certification by endorsement. An applicant for initial certification by endorsement shall have completed at least 3 hours of approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with § 21.508(a) (relating to child abuse recognition and reporting-mandatory training requirement).(b)Additional certification. A CNS who is already certified by the Board may apply for an additional certification. To be granted an additional certification, the CNS shall meet the educational and National certification requirements for the additional certification.The provisions of this § 21.812 amended March 25, 2022, effective 3/26/2022, 52 Pa.B. 1916.The provisions of this § 21.812 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. § 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. § 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. § 6383(b)(2).
This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 21.813 (relating to application for certification).