Lisa Boscola

Pennsylvania Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

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火曜日, 7月 20, 2021
Health care, Health, Nursing, Lisa Boscola, Nursing in the United States, Community nursing, Nursing credentials and certifications, Nurse Licensure Compact

Tom Wolf signed the NLC into law in the state of Pennsylvania on July 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Tom Wolf signed the NLC into law in the state of Pennsylvania on July 1, 2021.
  • Bill sponsor Sen. Lisa Boscola, said, By not being a part of the nurse compact, Pennsylvania has frankly been at a disadvantage.
  • Joining the compact is going to benefit Pennsylvania nurses, hospitals and health systems, physicians, nursing homes, home health care services and above all patients.
  • Once an implementation date is determined, it will be posted on the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing website .