Breaking News: Protocol Bill Passes House and Senate
Posted over 8 years ago by Janet DuBois
Today HB543/SB328 was sent to the Governor's office to sign! The bill changes the protocol requirement that ARNPs file their protocols with the BON within 30 days of signing. This bill replaces that procedure and once it becomes law, ARNPs will only need to keep a copy of their signed protocol/s on site.
This landmark piece of legislation, which was a year in the making, will eliminate any waiting time between the signing of the protocols and their activation. No longer will we have to wait for the BON to process, approve, and post them, nor will we have to renew them with the BON every 2 years.
Our sincere gratitude and appreciation go out to Sen. Denise Grimsley (sponsor of SB328) and Rep. Cary Pigman (sponsor of HB543) for their tireless efforts on our behalf.
A special thank you to FNPN Lobbyist Allison Carvajal for working non-stop with the legislature to help get this piece of legislation passed.
Another step toward Independent Practice!
Janet DuBois
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Awesome news, thank you.
Breakthroughs continue with efforts from our representatives!
Thank you.
Great news! The board will appreciate as well!
Thank you all for your tireless efforts to reduce the barriers to advanced practice providers in Florida!
Kudos to all that have worked so fervently to accomplish yet another
mile stone for ARNPs. I am very appreciative!
This is progress that wil benefit all. Thank you all for your continued efforts in support of advanced practice nurses.
All of the hard work is very much appreciated!
Great news. Thanks to all who worked so hard.
Thank you so much to all who labored on this. One more step closer to independence and respect.
Kudos to NPs in Florida that work so hard everyday! Much gratitude and appreciation to those who worked on passing this bill. So proud to be a part of the NP community!
I appreciate all the support of Dr Pigman (House) and Senator Grimsley for NPs and health care.
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Wondeful news. So grateful to FNPN for all you do for our patients and our practice in Florida.
WOW....keeping fingers crossed.....never thought it would happen in my lifetime. RN since '64 & FNP since '76......years of education to legislators & fund raising for PACs has finally paid off. Now I can RIP!!!!
FL-GAPNA thanks all of the NPs who have worked so diligently towards our goals. We also thank the legislators who have shown such phenominal support.
Wonderful!!!!
This is great. All my gratitude to those who work so hard on passing this bill.
Great News!!!
Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
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