Maryland Administrative Code

.10 Licensure by Endorsement. A. An applicant who holds an active, unencumbered license to practice registered nursing or practical nursing in another state, territory, or country is eligible for licensure without examination if the applicant: (1) Complies with all of the require…

.11 Issuance of Licenses. A. An initial license shall be issued to each applicant passing the licensure examination or qualifying for licensure by endorsement provided that: (1) The applicant meets all the requirements of this chapter; and (2) The Board has: (a) Received and revi…

.12 Temporary Licensure. A. The Board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who passed the licensure examination and is waiting for the criminal history records check to be completed or who is licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in any other state p…

.13 Renewal of License. A. The Board shall renew the license of a licensee who meets all the requirements of Health Occupations Article, §8-312, Annotated Code of Maryland and of this chapter. B. The Board shall renew licenses biennially according to the following schedule: (1) A…

.14 Inactive Status. A. The Board shall place the license of any registered nurse or licensed practical nurse on inactive status if the licensee: (1) Has not satisfactorily completed 1,000 hours of active nursing practice or graduated from an approved nursing program within the 5…

.15 Expiration of License. A. A license expires on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month. B. A licensee has a 30-day grace period beyond the expiration date of a license to renew a license.

.16 Refresher Course and Preceptorship Requirements. A. Refresher courses and preceptor programs, as defined in Regulation .01B of this chapter, shall be approved by the Board before their implementation and at least every 5 years after that. B. The registered nurse curriculum sh…

.17 Reinstatement. A. The Board shall reinstate the license of a former licensee who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the former licensee meets the renewal requirements. B. After January 1, 2010, an applicant for reinstatement who has failed to renew the applican…

.18 Violation of Regulations. A. If a program is thought to be in violation of this chapter, the following steps shall be taken: (1) The Board shall notify the program of the regulations it is violating; (2) The program shall submit a plan with a proposed time frame for correctin…

.01 Scope. These regulations apply only to formal hearings before the Board based on charges or notices of proposed action issued pursuant to Health Occupations Article, §§8-316, 8-404, 8-6A-10, 8-6B-18, 8-6C-20 or 8–6D–10, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.01-1 Notice of Hearing. A. The Board shall send written notice of the hearing to all interested parties at least 30 days before the hearing. B. The Board shall notify the parties of: (1) The date, time, and place of the hearing; (2) A clear and concise statement of the facts ass…

.01-2 Prehearing Conferences. The Board may set prehearing conferences as it considers appropriate.

.01-3 Discovery. A. Discovery on Request. By written request served on other parties and filed with this Board, a party may require another party to produce, within 15 calendar days: (1) A list of witnesses to be called; and (2) Copies of documents intended to be produced at the …

.02 Representation. A. A party appearing at a formal hearing has the right to appear in proper person or by or with counsel. A party has the right to be accompanied, represented, and advised by counsel. B. Unless authorized to practice law in this State, a counsel may not represe…

.03 Records and Transcript. A. The Board shall prepare an official record, which shall include all pleadings, testimony, exhibits, and other memoranda or material filed in the proceeding. B. Unless waived by all parties, a stenographic record of the proceedings shall be made at t…

.04 Presiding Officer Duties. A quorum of the Board shall be present for each formal hearing. The president, or the president's designee, is the presiding officer, and has complete charge of the hearing, permitting the examination of witnesses, admitting evidence, ruling on the a…

.05 Order of Procedure. The order in which the parties shall present their case shall be determined by the presiding officer.

.06 Examination of Witnesses and Introduction of Evidence. A. The rules of evidence in all hearings under these bylaws are as set forth in State Government Article, §§10-213 and 10-214, Annotated Code of Maryland. B. Any party may submit evidence, examine and cross-examine witnes…

.07 Briefs. Any party may submit briefs of the issues of fact and law involved in the hearing. The briefs shall be filed in the form, with the number of copies, and at the time that the presiding officer designates.

.08 Request for Office of the Attorney General Counsel. The Board may request the Office of the Attorney General to participate in any hearing as counsel for the Board. Upon that request, the counsel is entitled to submit evidence and question witnesses on behalf of the Board as …

.09 Decision and Order. The Board shall render every decision and order in writing, which shall be accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions of law. A copy of the decision and order and accompanying findings and conclusions shall be delivered or mailed promptly to each part…

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Approval” means the status granted to a nursing education program that: (a) Is in compliance with the regulations of the Board; and (b) Holds a certificate of approval fro…

.02 Approval of Programs Accredited by a Board-Recognized Nursing Accreditation Agency. A. The Board shall place on its list of approved programs any nursing education program in Maryland granted accreditation by a BRNAA, provided the program meets all requirements of this chapte…

.03 Board Approval of Nonaccredited Programs. A. A Board-approved nursing education program that is not accredited by a BRNAA shall meet the requirements stated in Regulations .04—.16 of this chapter. B. In institutions having both a licensed practical nursing education program a…

.04 Philosophy and Objectives, Outcomes, or Competencies. A. The philosophy and program objectives, outcomes, or competencies shall be: (1) Developed by the nursing faculty and represent a consensus of that faculty; (2) Consistent with the characteristics of the specific type of …

.05 Administration and Organization. A. The controlling institution shall: (1) Be accredited by the appropriate national or regional accrediting agency; and (2) Have a statement of equal educational opportunity. B. The organizational chart shall: (1) Demonstrate the relationship …

.06 Records and Reports. A. Accurate and appropriate records shall be maintained that include, but are not limited to: (1) Current records of students; (2) Transcripts of graduates; (3) Faculty records; (4) Administrative records, which include: (a) Minutes of faculty meetings; (…

.07 Nursing Program Administrator. A. Qualifications. (1) Qualifications of the nursing program administrator include: (a) Current licensure as a registered nurse in Maryland or possession of a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing; (b) A graduate degree i…

.08 Nurse Faculty and Clinical Nurse Faculty. A. Qualifications of Nurse Faculty. (1) Nurse faculty shall: (a) Be currently licensed as a registered nurse in Maryland or have a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing; (b) Be academically and professionally q…

.09 Faculty Policies. A. There shall be written personnel policies for nurse faculty and clinical nurse faculty that conform to accepted educational standards. B. Policies concerning the teaching load for faculty and the nursing program administrator shall be in writing. Sufficie…

.10 Faculty Organization. A. The faculty shall be organized with written policies and procedures to guide its activities. B. The faculty shall meet regularly and function in such a manner that all members participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing program. …

.11 Faculty Development and Evaluation. A. There shall be a formal plan for orientation of new nurse faculty and clinical nurse faculty. B. A program of faculty development shall be offered to encourage and assist nurse faculty members and clinical nurse faculty in their professi…

.12 Resources, Facilities, and Services. A. Physical Facilities. The physical facilities shall be adequate to meet the needs of the nursing program and include the following: (1) Office for the administrator, faculty members, and staff; (2) Adequate space for privacy of faculty-s…

.13 Curriculum. A. The curriculum shall be: (1) Planned, implemented, and evaluated by the faculty; (2) Based on the philosophy and program objectives, outcomes, or competencies; (3) Organized logically and sequenced appropriately; and (4) Based on sound educational principles. B…

.14 Students. A. The following shall be available to students: (1) A written statement of students' rights and responsibilities; (2) The opportunity to participate in program development and evaluation; (3) A written grievance mechanism; and (4) Guidance and advisement services. …

.15 Program Evaluation. A. The faculty shall develop and implement a Board-approved evaluation plan for evaluating the total nursing education program not less than: (1) Every 10 years for programs that are accredited by a BRNAA; and (2) 5 years for programs without BRNAA accredi…

.16 Annual Review. A. Annually, a program shall submit the following to the Board: (1) An annual report on the form that the Board requires; (2) A program catalog; (3) Any annual reports to the BRNAA; (4) Any correspondence related to the status of the program's accreditation; (5…

.17 Removal from Approved List. A. Pursuant to Health Occupations Article, §8-404, Annotated Code of Maryland, at least 30 days before issuing a formal notice of violation of regulations to a program, the Board shall notify the chief administrator of the controlling institution a…

.18 New Programs and Continuing Approval Requirements. A. New Program Requirements. (1) An institution wishing to establish a nursing program shall submit to the Board: (a) A letter of intent; (b) Proof that the institution is accredited by the appropriate national or regional ac…

.19 Closure of Programs. A. Upon request, the Board shall provide consultation concerning closing of a program. B. Upon the decision by a program to close, and at least 90 days before closing, the nurse administrator shall notify the Board of its intent, giving the following info…

.01 Dispensing Methadone. A. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse working in a methadone clinic licensed by the Maryland Department of Health may dispense methadone in accordance with: (1) The patient's standing medication order; (2) The methadone clinic's policies and …

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “ACME” means the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education. (2) “ACNM” means the American College of Nurse Midwives. (3) “Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)” …

.02 Certification. A. An applicant for certification as a nurse midwife shall: (1) Hold a current Maryland license in good standing to practice registered nursing or a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing; (2) Have graduated from a Board-approved graduate…

.03 Duties of the Board. The Board shall: A. Maintain an up-to-date list of all certified nurse midwives in this State; and B. Include on the nurse midwife's registered nursing license an indication that the licensee is certified as a nurse midwife.

.04 Required Documentation. A. A certified nurse midwife who provides clinical midwifery services across the reproductive lifespan shall: (1) Maintain a medical record for each client; and (2) In the case of a transfer of care to another provider or a facility, transfer the clien…

.05 Practice Before Certification. A. A registered nurse who meets the qualifications to sit for the AMCB national certifying examination or any other certifying examination approved by the Board who has taken that examination and is waiting for the results of it may practice as …

.06 Scope of Practice. A. A certified nurse midwife who meets the requirements of Regulation .02 of this chapter may perform the following functions: (1) Independent management of clients appropriate to the skill and educational preparation of the certified nurse midwife and the …