Amendment ID: S2529-26

Amendment 26

Community Health Center Nurse Practitioner Residency Program

Messrs. Keenan and Brady move to amend the bill by inserting in section 4000-1998 after the word:- "Inc." the following words:-

"; provided further, that the Division of Medical Assistance shall establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program; that shall (i) provide a 24-month post-graduate residency program, administered by community health centers, defined as community health centers receiving a grant under 42 USC 254b, for certified nurse practitioners who have graduated from an accredited school of nursing within the past three years; (ii) provide nurse practitioners in the program with patient panels under the supervision and mentorship of a physician or other advanced practice registered nurse at a community health center; and (iii) require nurse practitioners that participate in the 24-month residency program enter into a contract with the community health center for at least eighteen months of employment; provided further, that this program shall not conflict with, replace, or supersede any licensure requirements or standards for the advanced nursing practice established pursuant to chapters 94C or 112; provided further, that the Division of Medical Assistance shall promulgate regulations to implement said program, including program details and grant guidelines as necessary".