Amendment #7 to H4178

Waiving education requirements for skilled veterans to be LPNs

Mrs. Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose moves to amend the amendment by adding the following section:

"SECTION XXXX. 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 XXX. The department of public health shall promulgate regulations no later than January 1, 2024”.

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #7 to H4178

Waiving education requirements for skilled veterans to be LPNs