Guam Administrative Code

§2103. Guam Board of Accounts. (a) Board meetings. An annual meeting of the Board shall be held in January of each year, and at least three other meetings shall be held each year to certify exam applicants and certify exam results. The chairman or a quorum of the board shall have…

§2104. Certified Public Accountants. (a) Accredited colleges and universities; credit for courses. CH. 2 - PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY REGULATIONS - 2004 UPDATE - P. 5 (1) As used in these Rules, a semester hour means the conventional college semester hour. Quarter hours may be converted …

§2105. Permits to Practice - Individual. (a) Applications. (1) Applications for initial permits to practice and for renewal of permits pursuant to 22 GCA §35106 shall be made on a form provided by the Board and, in the case of applications for renewal, shall be filed during Novem…

§2106. Permits to Practice - Firms. (a) Applications. (1) Applications by firms for initial permits to practice and for renewal of permits pursuant to Section 54006 of the Act shall be made on a form provided by the Board and, in the case of applica- tions for renewal, shall be f…

§2107. Enforcement Actions Against Licensees. (a) Grounds for enforcement actions against licensees. The grounds for revoca- tion and suspension of certificates and permits, and other disciplinary action against licensees, are set out in Section 54009 of the Code in both specific…

§2108. Enforcement Procedures -- Hearings by the Board. (a) Complaints and notices of hearing. (1) In the event an applicant's application has been denied by the Board or its delegate, and applicant has filed for reconsideration of the entire Board as provided in Rule 3-5, a hear…

§2109. Reinstatement. (a) Applications for relief from disci- plinary penalties. CH. 2 - PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY REGULATIONS - 2004 UPDATE - P. 30 (1) A person or firm whose certificate or permit to practice has been revoked or suspended or who has been put on probation pursuant to 22…

§2110. Unlawful Acts. (a) Misleading firm names. A firm name is misleading within the meaning of 22 GCA §35114(k) if, among other things: (1) The firm name implies the existence of a corporation when the firm is not a corporation; (2) The firm name implies existence of a partners…

§2111. Code of Professional Conduct. (a) Ethical Rules. In the case of CPA's, the Code of Professional Conduct of this Board are those published separately for purposes of convenience and are those pub- lished by the American Institute of CPA's entitled Code of Professional Condu…

§5101. Definitions. As used in this Chapter: (a) Acupuncture means the science and art of examination and diagnosis based on Oriental medical theory, treatment by stimulation of a certain point or points on or near the surface of the body by the insertion of needles and/or stimul…

§5102. Qualifications for Licensing. In addition to the qualifications required by the Board, any applicant for a license to practice acupuncture must meet the following requirements: (a) Applicants graduating from United States schools: (1) Earned a Master or Doctorate, (or equi…

§5103. Authorized Activities. An acupuncturist‘s license authorizes the holder thereof: (a) To engage in the practice of acupuncture. (b) To perform the use of oriental massage, breathing techniques, exercise, or nutrition, including the incorporation of drugless substances or he…

§5104. Use of Sterilized Disposal Needles. Any CH. 5 - PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE - 1997 - P. 3 acupuncture licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall use only sterilized disposal needles. The acupuncture representative on the Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners shall per…

§5105. License Requirement. No person shall practice acupuncture in this Territory, either gratuitously or for pay or shall offer to practice, or shall hold themselves out to the public, advertise, declare, represent or in any way proclaim to practice acupuncture or use any title…

§5106. Effective Date. These rules and regulations shall take effect prospectively commencing on the date of enactment, however, any person licensed by the Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners to practice acupuncture on the date of the enactment shall be allowed to continue to e…

§ 61001. Summary Suspension. (a) Authority. The Board is authorized to temporarily suspend the license of an RN, LPN, APRN or the certification of a Nurse Assistant without a hearing if: (1) The Board finds that there is probable cause to believe that the nurse or nurse assistant…

§ 61002. Automatic Suspension. (a) Unless the Board orders otherwise, a license to practice nursing is automatically suspended if: (1) A guardian of a nurse or nurse assistant is appointed by order of a court of competent jurisdiction; (2) The nurse or nurse assistant is committe…

§ 61003. Injunctive Relief. (a) Authority. The Board or any prosecuting officer upon a proper showing of the facts is authorized to petition a court of competent jurisdiction for an order of injunctive relief – to enjoin the individual from practicing professional or practical nu…

§ 61004. Preservation of Other Remedies. The emergency proceedings herein described shall be in addition to, not in lieu of, all penalties and other remedies provided by law. --------- ARTICLE 11 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS SOURCE: Added by P.L. 29-071:1 (May 7, 2008).…

§ 6101. Title. The Nurse Practice Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Act” of the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners (GBNE) in accordance with Article 3 of Title 10 Guam Code Annotated (1983; 1997, 1998 and 2003 Updates). The Guam Board of Nurse Examiners (GBNE) may also be re…

§ 6102. Description of the Act. The Act establishes the regulation of the practice of nursing. The Act also creates, authorizes and empowers the GBNE to regulate the practice of nursing and to enforce the provisions of the Act. P.L. 24-20 further authorizes the Board to regulate …

§ 6103. Purpose. The Legislature finds that the practice of nursing is directly related to the public welfare of the citizens of Guam and is subject to regulations and control in the public interest to assure that practitioners are qualified and competent. It is further declared …

§ 61101. Duty to Report by Licensed Nurses or Certified Nurse Assistants. A licensed nurse or a certified nurse assistant shall report names of subject individuals to the Board if the licensed nurse or certified nurse assistant has reasonable cause to suspect that an individual/p…

§ 61102. Duty to Report by Other Individuals. (a) Hospitals, nursing homes, temporary staffing agencies, and other employers of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, advanced practice registered nurses or certified nursing assistants shall report to the Board the names of…

§ 61103. Immunity of Persons Making Reports. Any member of the Board or professional review committee authorized by the Board and any witness appearing before the Board, a hearing office, or such a professional review committee shall be immune from suit in any civil action taken …

§ 61104. Board Surveillance. (a) The Board may query the National Practitioner Data Bank any information pertaining to nurses licensed or nurse assistant certified in Guam. (b) The Board will request information from the Superior Court of Guam four (4) times a year, by the first …

§ 61105. Minor Incidents. (a) The chief administrative nurse or designee responsible for reviewing incidents of practice breakdown may determine that an incident need not be reported to the Board if all of the following factors exist: (1) The potential risk of physical, emotional…

§ 61201. No Provisions of this Act Shall be Construed to Prohibit: (a) The practice of nursing that is an integral part of a program by nursing students enrolled in Board-approved nursing education programs leading to initial licensure/certification; (b) The clinical practice nee…

§ 61301. Licensure Fees.

§ 61302. Nurse Assistant Certification Fees.

§ 61303. APRN Fees.

§ 61304. Nurse Assistant Certification Fees.

§ 61305. Renewal Fees.

§ 61306. Other Fees. GUAM BOARD OF NURSE EXAMINERS Government of Guam P.O. Box 2816 Hagåtña, Guam 96932 RECORD OF PAYMENT I. IDENTIFICATION NAME __________________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (Middle) MAILING ADDRESS ____________________________…

§ 6201. Establishment. There is within the Department of Public Health & Social Services of the Government of Guam the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners.

§ 6202. Board Composition. (a) The Board shall be composed of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor. The term of office shall be three (3) years. No member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. All members shall serve, in addition to their regular term, until the…

§ 6203. Qualifications of Members. (a) The Board members shall include five (5) Registered Nurses (RNs), one (1) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and one (1) public member. Of the six (6) licensed nurses (5 RNs and 1 LPN), there will always be at least one representation from: (1) …

§ 6204. Powers and Duties of the Board. (a) The Board shall: (1) Meet annually in the month of January and elect a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson, and a Secretary. The Board may hold other meetings as necessary to conduct its business. Four (4) members, including one officer, sh…

§ 6205. Removal of a Board Member. The Governor may remove any member from the Board for cause including, but not limited to, neglect of any duty required by law, incompetence, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct. A member subject to disciplinary proceedings shall disqualify h…

§ 6206. Compensation. Each member of the Board shall be compensated in the same manner as are other members of board and commissions of the Government of Guam.

§ 6207. Executive Officer. (a) The Board shall ensure the employment of the Executive Officer with the following qualifications: (1) Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with at least three (3) yearsexperience in nursing practice, including administr…

§ 6301. Professional Conduct. (a) The Registered Nurse (RN), including all Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) shall: (1) Practice in accordance with the Act and the GBNE Administrative Rules and Regulations; (2) Uphold federal and state regulations regarding controlled s…

§ 6302. Scope of Practice. (a) Registered Nurse (RN). (1) The scope of practice for a Registered Nurse means that full scope of professional nursing, with or without compensation or personal profit that incorporates caring for all clients in all settings and, it includes, but is …

§ 6303. Pronouncement of Death (P.L. 27-15:2). A Registered Nurse may pronounce death in compliance with the following: (a) The health care facility, agency or licensed home health care provider has adopted written policies and procedures that provide for the determination and pr…

§ 6304. Definitions. (a) Abuse – physical injury caused by other than accidental means; neglect which leads to physical harm; failure to provide direct care for resident or client; verbal abuse; theft or misuse of resident funds or property; wrongful touching; or any other depriv…

§ 6401. Requirements. (a) In order to practice nursing in Guam, it is mandatory to obtain a license from the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners. Obtaining a Guam license to practice nursing is the responsibility of the individual nurse pursuant to P.L. 16-123, Nurse Practice Act of Ti…

§ 6402. Responsibility of the Applicant. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to: (a) Correspond or communicate directly with the Board. (b) Follow through with the submission of all required documents until his/her application is completed. (c) Periodically contact th…

§ 6403. Responsibility of the Employer. (a) Nursing Administrators, agency heads or other employers, who hire individuals without a license or who allow nurses to practice after the expiration of the licenses or temporary licenses, may be cited for aiding and abetting the unlicen…

§ 6404. Licensure by Examination for RNs and LPNs. In order to be licensed in Guam, all registered nurse or practical nurse applicants shall take and pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN) or Licensed Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The res…

§ 6405. Temporary Work Permits/Licenses/Certifications. (a) The Board may issue a temporary work permit to graduate of an accredited U.S., foreign or Guam professional 43 nursing education program, upon application, payment of the required fee, and after verifying the applicant’s…