Amendment #7 to H4978

Creating Pathways for Skilled Veterans to be Licensed Practical Nurses

Mrs. Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose moves to amend the bill, as amended, by adding the following:

SECTION XXXX. SECTION 1. Chapter 112 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting, after section 76B the following section:-

Section 76C. The board of registration in nursing shall create a waiver program for military personnel who satisfactorily complete medical training offered through the military so that they may sit for the licensed practical nursing certification without the need to graduate from an approved practical nursing program.

SECTION 2. The department of public health shall promulgate regulations no later than  January 1, 2022, to effect the waiver program established in section 76C of chapter 112.

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Creating Pathways for Skilled Veterans to be Licensed Practical Nurses