📋National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses
The Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, aimed at collecting data to evaluate the characteristics and distribution of registered nurses in the U.S. The initiative addresses the evolving dynamics of the nursing workforce and includes modifications to the survey methods and content for the next collection cycle.
Learn More💼Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program Public Comment Request
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, HRSA submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Comments submitted during the first public review of this ICR will be provided to OMB. OMB will accept further comments from the public during the review and approval period. OMB may act on HRSA's ICR only after the 30-day comment period for this notice has closed.
Learn More🚫DEA Revocation of Nurse Practitioner’s Registration
The Drug Enforcement Administration issued an Order to Show Cause proposing the revocation of Tanya Newlove's registration for handling controlled substances due to the expiration of her state nursing licenses. The agency highlights the critical requirement for practitioners to maintain valid state authority to dispense controlled substances, indicating significant compliance issues.
Learn More⚖️DEA Suspension of Registrant
The Drug Enforcement Administration's recent order revokes Scott Hansen's registration due to allegations of improper prescribing while his nursing license was suspended. The case highlights critical compliance issues regarding the authority of healthcare practitioners to prescribe controlled substances, emphasizing the importance of adherence to both federal and state regulations.
Learn More📊Request for Comments on National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us to assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment on the proposed reinstatement, with change, of National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN), prior to the submission of the information collection request (ICR) to OMB for approval.
Learn More🚫DEA Registration Revocation
The DEA issued an Order to Show Cause for the revocation of William Needham's registration due to his lack of authority to prescribe controlled substances in Mississippi, following the suspension of his nursing licenses. The absence of proper state licensure results in an inability to maintain DEA registration, highlighting the importance of compliance with state regulations for healthcare practitioners.
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