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ORR #2003-028
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER & INDUSTRY SERVICES DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
BOARD OF NURSING - GENERAL RULES
The Department of Consumer & Industry Services will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Department of Consumer & Industry Services, Ottawa Building, 611 West Ottawa, Conference Room 2, Upper Level, Lansing, Michigan.
The public hearing is being held to receive comments from interested persons on amendments to the Michigan Board of Nursing Administrative Rules. The proposed rules would do the following: specify licensing requirements for graduates of a Canadian registered nurse program as well as graduates of a nurse education program located outside of the United States who were initially licensed in another state; modify the current timeline for licensing applicants to complete a national nursing examination; revise provisions on nurse specialty certifications; and, update outdated language in the rules.
These rules are being promulgated under the authority of section 17201 of 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.17201 et seq. and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-1 and 1996-2, MCL 330.3101 and 445.2001.
Hearing comments may be presented in person, with written comments available at the time of presentation. Written comments will be accepted at the following address or E-mail address until October 26 at 5:00 p.m. Address communications to:
Department of Consumer & Industry Services Bureau of Health Services – Nursing Hearing
P.O. Box 30670; Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Attention: Diane R. Lewis, Policy Administration Manager
E-mail address: drlewis@michigan.gov
A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by contacting the Bureau at the address above. Electronic copies may also be obtained at http://www.michigan.gov/orr.
All hearings are conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act. Hearings are held in buildings that accommodate mobility-impaired individuals and accessible parking is available. A disabled individual who requires accommodations for effective participation in a hearing should call Pamela Mills at (517) 335-1765 to make the necessary arrangements. To ensure availability of the accommodation, please call at least 1 week in advance.
Date: September 12, 2003 ORR # 2003-028CI
