Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Notice Proposed Rules & Notice of Public Hearing
The New Mexico Board of Nursing (hereinafter the “Board”) will hold a public rule hearing on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and state of emergency, the rule hearing will be held online and telephonically via Zoom teleconferencing. A Board staff member will also be present on the day of the hearing from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at 6301 Indian School Rd, NE, Suite 710, Albuquerque, NM 87110, to accept comments in written form and submit those comments to the Hearing Officer during the hearing.
To attend the hearing online, please use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83068857429
To join the meeting by phone, please call:
(253) 215 8782 or (346) 248 7799 or (669) 900 9128 or (301) 715 8592 or (312) 626 6799 or (646) 558 8656.
Webinar ID: 830 6885 7429
The purpose of the rule hearing is to consider a proposal to repeal and replace 16.12.1 NMAC (“General Provisions”) and to promulgate a new 16.12.12 NMAC (“Discipline and Application Denials”).
Summary of Proposed Changes: The Board summarizes its proposed changes to its administrative rules as follows:
16.12.1 NMAC - General Provisions
The proposed changes to Part 1 of the Board’s current rules consist of repealing the existing language in its entirety and replacing it with modified language. The new Part 1 would set forth critical definitions applicable to all of the Board’s rules. It would also set general procedural requirements for the Board and the Board’s staff such as the election of Board officers, the responsibilities and authority of the Executive Director, and requirements for Board meetings. The new Part 1 would also clarify the roles and functions of the Board’s various committees and set ethical standards for Board members and staff. Finally, the new Part 1 would set new informational obligations on licensees and certificate holders such as maintaining current and accurate contact information on file with the board and maintaining maintain the current and accurate name and mailing address of the licensee or certificate holder’s employer on file with the board.
16.12.12 NMAC - Discipline and Application Denials
This new rule, which recodifies and amends many of the existing provisions in 16.12.1.9 NMAC, would create a new Part 12 of the Board’s rules governing discipline and application denials. As a general overview, the new Part 12 would establish procedures for disciplinary and application proceedings conducted by the Board as well as the substantive grounds for disciplinary action and application denials by the Board. Notably, the rule amends and clarifies the definitions of “incompetent” and “unprofessional conduct,” revises the requirements for former licensees and certificate holders to reinstate revoked licenses and certificates, and clarifies the Board’s use of serious letters of concern. The rule also adds new language governing the Board’s consideration of criminal convictions in applications and disciplinary matters, pursuant to Section 61-1-36 of the Uniform Licensing Act, listing the specific criminal convictions that could disqualify an applicant from receiving a license on the basis of a previous felony conviction and adding related limitations on the Board’s consideration of such convictions. The purpose of the rule is to ensure that applications and complaints against licensees and certificate holders are evaluated and adjudicated in a fair and impartial manner that complies with due process while ensuring the public’s continued confidence in the profession.
16.12.12 Proposed New Rule 7.28.2021
16.12.1 Integrated pre-approved 7.28.2021
Formal Notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing
Historical Hearings
(12/09/2020) - Proposed rule changes
The New Mexico Board of Nursing (NMBON) will hold a Public Rulemaking Hearing on Thursday, February 4, 2021. The Rulemaking Hearing will begin at 9:00 AM via Zoom through New Mexico Board of Nursing, at 6301 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
The proposed language outlines rules for clinical simulation during a public health emergency and updates the criteria for the different approval status for pre-licensure programs.
16.12.3 Proposed Integrated with Amendments 10.8.2020 plv
Formal Notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing
BON rule making hearing 2.4.21 agenda - Draft
12.10.2021 Rule makeing hearing audio recording
16.12.3 NMAC Concise Explanatory Statement Final 2.23.2021
16.12.3 NMAC Integrated Effective 4.9.2021
16.12.3 Amendment Effective 4.8.2021
Exhibit Listing 2.4.2021
(05/12/2020) - Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Notice Proposed Rules & Notice of Public Hearing
The Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA) proposes uniform rules pursuant to Article VIII of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). The proposed rules are necessary to provide proper guidance and clarification to licensees and applicants of the party states as well as the Compact Commissioners that will promote compliance with the NLC.
Notice of Proposed NLC Rulemaking
(12/05/2019) - Notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing
The New Mexico Board of Nursing (NMBON) will hold a Public Rulemaking Hearing on Thursday, February 6, 2020. The Rulemaking Hearing will begin at 9:00 a.m., at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in the Bank of America Theatre, 1701 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Statutory authority for this rulemaking can be found in Section 61-3-10 et seq. NMSA 1978.
The purpose of the Rulemaking Hearing is to hear public testimony and comments regarding the proposed amendment to the rule: Title 16 Occupational and Professional Licensing, Chapter 12 Nursing and Health Care Related Providers Part 2 Nurse Licensure.
Full Notice of Hearing
Proposed amendment to 16.12.2 NMAC
Written Comments for BON Website 1.24.2020 Ver 2
Agenda
Exhibits of Rulemaking Hearing 2.6.2020
02.06.2020 Rule Hearing Audio
Finalized amendment to 16.12.2.13 and 16.12.2.15
Concise Explanatory Statement 2.13.2020
(11/21/2019) - Notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing (Canceled)