Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Virginia Senate Bill SB1105

Introduced
1/9/23  

Caption

Nurse practitioners and licensed certified midwives; licensed by the Board of Nursing only.

Impact

The proposed legislation is expected to have a significant impact on the practice and regulation of nurse practitioners and midwives within the state. By consolidating their licensing under one board, the bill aims to create consistent standards for education and practice. Furthermore, it is anticipated that this will enhance the ability of nurse practitioners and midwives to provide necessary healthcare services, particularly in rural or low-resource environments. This could result in improved patient care outcomes, access to services, and overall public health benefit.

Summary

SB1105 aims to streamline the regulations surrounding nurse practitioners and licensed certified midwives by amending several sections of the Code of Virginia. The bill specifies that both practitioners will be licensed only by the Board of Nursing. This change is intended to centralize oversight and potentially enhance the quality of care provided by these healthcare professionals. It reflects a growing trend in healthcare towards empowering non-physician providers in various capacities, particularly in underserved areas where access to primary care may be limited.

Contention

Despite the positive intentions behind SB1105, there have been discussions regarding the implications of consolidating the licensing authority. Critics of the bill argue that limiting the oversight to a single board might reduce the nuances of practice that are typically recognized by more specialized boards, potentially leading to standardized protocols that may not suit all healthcare settings effectively. Additionally, there is concern about whether this bill could inadvertently limit the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and midwives, thus affecting their effectiveness in catering to specific patient populations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VA HB978

Advanced practice registered nurses and licensed certified midwives; joint licensing.

VA SB351

Advanced practice registered nurses and licensed certified midwives; joint licensing.

VA HB1635

Certified nurse midwives; licensed certified midwives; independent practice; organized medical staff.

VA SB1352

Certified nurse midwives/licensed certified midwives; independent practice, organized medical staff.

VA HB1904

Certified nurse midwives, licensed certified midwives, etc.; coverage for nursery services.

VA HB224

Regulate the practice of certified and licensed midwives

VA HB0442

Professional Liability Insurance Coverage - Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Nurse Midwives, and Licensed Certified Midwives - Disclosure (Nyeli Rose Lewis Act of 2026)

VA HF1010

Health occupation definitions amended to include licensed certified midwife, licensure established for certified midwives, civil and criminal penalties established, and medical assistance coverage expanded to licensed certified midwife services.

VA HB739

Further providing for title, for definitions, for State Board of Nursing, for dietitian-nutritionist l icense required, for unauthorized practices and acts not prohibited, for temporary practice permit, for graduates of schools of other states, territories or Dominion of Canada, for persons entitled to practice, for certified registered nurse practitioners and qualifications, for scope of practice for certified registered nurse practitioners, for prescriptive authority for certified registered nurse practitioners, for Drug Review Committee, for professional liability, for reporting of multiple licensure, for continuing nursing education, for punishment for violations, for refusal, suspension or revocation of licenses, for reinstatement of license and for injunction or other process; and providing for the expiration of the State Board of Nursing's power to license certified registered nurse practitioners.

VA SB25

Further providing for title, for definitions, for State Board of Nursing, for dietitian-nutritionist l icense required, for unauthorized practices and acts not prohibited, for temporary practice permit, for graduates of schools of other states, territories or Dominion of Canada, for persons entitled to practice, for certified registered nurse practitioners and qualifications, for scope of practice for certified registered nurse practitioners, for prescriptive authority for certified registered nurse practitioners, for Drug Review Committee, for professional liability, for reporting of multiple licensure, for continuing nursing education, for punishment for violations, for refusal, suspension or revocation of licenses, for reinstatement of license and for injunction or other process; and providing for the expiration of the State Board of Nursing's power to license certified registered nurse practitioners.

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