This bill creates a state tax credit for healthcare professionals who supervise nursing students in clinical training programs. Eligible preceptors, including advanced practice nurses, physicians, and physician assistants, can claim up to $1,000 for each student they primarily supervise, provided they complete at least 100 clinical hours of instruction during the tax year. The program is funded through a $10 million annual appropriation to the Department of Treasury and includes administrative rules for verifying student supervision through nursing school certification forms.
This bill establishes specific timelines for the New Jersey Board of Nursing to review applications for certain nursing credentials, aiming to create a more predictable process for applicants. It directly affects nurses seeking licensure or credential renewal in New Jersey by setting deadlines for how long the board has to evaluate their applications. The key provision requires the board to complete its review process within defined timeframes, though the bill does not specify the exact number of days for each stage. This change is intended to improve transparency and efficiency in the credentialing process without altering the qualifications or duties of board members.
This bill creates a Nursing School Expansion Grant Program in New Jersey to help nursing schools increase their capacity and improve the supply of nurses. The program will be managed by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, which will review applications from eligible nursing education programs at public universities, private colleges, or hospital-based schools. To receive funding, schools must submit detailed plans showing how they will increase enrollment and graduation rates, expand faculty, improve workforce diversity, and strengthen connections between different nursing education levels. The bill appropriates $25 million from the state's General Fund, with $24.5 million available for grants and up to $500,000 reserved for administrative costs.
This bill requires nursing homes in New Jersey to provide annual training to direct care staff on behavioral health issues. The training program, which the state health commissioner must establish in consultation with the human services commissioner, covers sensitivity to behavioral health needs, information about depression and other psychiatric disorders, and medication use for treating these conditions. The requirement applies to certified nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, registered professional nurses, and other health care professionals who provide direct care to nursing home residents. Nursing homes must complete this training every year, with the program taking effect seven months after the bill is enacted.
This bill requires the New Jersey Board of Nursing to create a Nursing Scribe Program in partnership with approved nursing schools. Under the program, nursing students can earn academic credit by completing a course that teaches electronic medical records documentation, medical terminology, HIPAA compliance, and medical billing and coding. Students must also complete supervised practicum hours providing documentation assistance to licensed nurses during patient encounters. The bill defines nurse scribe services as documentation support that stays within the scope of a nurse's professional licensure.
This bill requires temporary nurse staffing agencies in New Jersey to register annually with the Division of Consumer Affairs and prohibits unregistered agencies from providing services in the state. It mandates that agencies ensure all assigned nurses are properly credentialed, limits nurse billing rates to 150% of regional hourly wages, and requires agencies to maintain workers' compensation insurance and track employee health code violations. The legislation also prevents agencies from poaching nurses from client facilities and restricts contracts that block nurses from seeking permanent employment, while requiring agencies to maintain auditable salary records and submit violation reports to regulators.
This bill requires that medication be administered only by a registered nurse or a certified medication aide working under a nurse's supervision in licensed residential programs and day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. It mandates that parents or legal guardians provide detailed medical documentation with specific medication instructions and dosages before admission and whenever a medication or dosage is changed. The legislation also authorizes the Department of Human Services to create rules necessary to implement these requirements.
This bill requires New Jersey school districts to keep nasal rescue medications and oxygen supplies available for seizure emergencies. It mandates that these supplies be stored in accessible locations throughout each school building and that designated staff members receive training to administer them when a school nurse is not present. The legislation also establishes a reimbursement system for districts to cover implementation costs and requires parental consent and liability waivers before designees can administer emergency treatment.
This bill expands the duties allowed for licensed practical nurses and patient care technicians working at dialysis centers in New Jersey. It permits licensed practical nurses to conduct pre- and post-dialysis assessments that do not require a registered nurse's judgment, while requiring them to immediately report any abnormalities. Additionally, the bill allows patient care technicians to administer saline and heparin to dialysis patients, provided they are nationally certified, trained, and work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The New Jersey Commissioner of Health will be required to create new rules and regulations to implement these changes, which will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.
This bill creates a program allowing family members or approved third parties to become certified home health aides and provide care to older adults enrolled in Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare. Under the program, eligible individuals aged 65 or older would receive services through home care agencies, with the agency covering all certification training costs and prohibiting repayment from the caregiver. Services provided by these certified family members would be reimbursed at a rate of at least $30 per hour, with tasks limited to those a registered nurse can delegate to certified aides. The Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services must establish the program within six months and develop tools to identify eligible enrollees.
