C.R.S. Section 12-255-105
State board of nursing created

  • removal of board members
  • meetings of board

(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

[Editor’s note:
This version of the introductory portion to subsection (1)(a) is effective until July 1, 2024.]
There is created the state board of nursing in the division, which is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105. The board consists of eleven members who are residents of this state, appointed by the governor as follows:

(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

[Editor’s note:
This version of the introductory portion to subsection (1)(a) is effective July 1, 2024.]
There is created the state board of nursing in the division, which is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105. The board consists of twelve members who are residents of this state, appointed by the governor as follows:

(I)

Two members of the board shall be licensed practical nurses engaged in the practice of practical nursing and licensed in this state;

(II)

[Editor’s note:
This version of the introductory portion to subsection (1)(a)(II) is effective until July 1, 2024.]
Seven members of the board shall be licensed professional nurses who are actively employed in their respective nursing professions and licensed in this state. The professional nurse members shall have been employed for at least three years in their respective categories. Members shall be as follows:

(II)

[Editor’s note:
This version of the introductory portion to subsection (1)(a)(II) is effective July 1, 2024.]
Seven members of the board who are licensed professional nurses, who are actively employed in their respective nursing professions, who are licensed in this state, and who have been employed for at least three years in their respective categories. Members shall be as follows:

(A)

One member shall be engaged in professional nursing education;

(B)

One member shall be engaged in practical nursing education in a program that prepares an individual for licensure;

(C)

One member shall be engaged in home health care;

(D)

[Editor’s note:
This version of subsection (1)(a)(II)(D) is effective until July 1, 2024.]
One member shall be registered as an advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to section 12-255-111;

(D)

[Editor’s note:
This version of subsection (1)(a)(II)(D) is effective July 1, 2024.]
One member who is registered as an advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to section 12-255-111; except that the member appointed pursuant to this subsection (1)(a)(II)(D) must not be a certified nurse midwife;

(E)

One member shall be engaged in nursing service administration; and

(F)

Two members shall be engaged as staff nurses, including one staff nurse who is employed in a hospital and one employed in a nursing care facility;

(II.5)

[Editor’s note:
Subsection (1)(a)(II.5) is effective July 1, 2024.]
One member of the board who is a certified midwife or an advanced practice registered nurse who is a certified nurse midwife;

(III)

Two members of the board shall be persons who are not currently licensed and have not been previously licensed as health-care providers, and who are not employed by or in any way connected with, or have any financial interest in, a health-care facility, agency, or insurer.

(b)

Any statutory change in board composition shall be implemented when the terms of current members expire, and no member shall be asked to resign before the end of a term due to the statutory changes.

(c)

When making appointments to the board, the governor shall strive to achieve geographical, political, urban, and rural balance among the board membership.

(d)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

Each member of the board shall be appointed for a term of four years.

(II)

Any interim appointment necessary to fill a vacancy that has occurred by any reason other than the expiration of a term shall be for the remainder of the term of the individual member whose office has become vacant.

(III)

A member may be reappointed for a subsequent term at the pleasure of the governor, but no member shall serve for more than two consecutive terms.

(e)

Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection (1) to the contrary, if, as determined by the governor, an appropriate applicant for membership on the board pursuant to subsection (1)(a) of this section is not available to serve on the board for a particular term, the governor may appoint a nurse whose license is in good standing to fill the vacancy for the length of that term. At the end of the term, if the governor, after a good-faith attempt, cannot find an appropriate applicant pursuant to subsection (1)(a) of this section, the governor may appoint a nurse whose license is in good standing to fill the vacancy for one term.

(2)

The board shall elect annually from its members a president.

(3)

The governor may remove any board member for negligence in the performance of any duty required by law, for incompetency, for unprofessional conduct, for willful misconduct, or for failure to continue to comply with the requirements of this section.

(4)

The board shall meet at least quarterly during the fiscal year and at such other times as it may determine.

Source: Section 12-255-105 — State board of nursing created - removal of board members - meetings of board, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑255‑101
Short title 12‑255‑102
Legislative declaration 12‑255‑103
Applicability of common provisions 12‑255‑104
Definitions 12‑255‑105
State board of nursing created - removal of board members - meetings of board 12‑255‑106
Employees - executive administrator 12‑255‑107
Powers and duties of the board - rules - definition 12‑255‑108
Advisory committee 12‑255‑109
Examination 12‑255‑110
Requirements for professional nurse licensure 12‑255‑111
Requirements for advanced practice registered nurse registration - legislative declaration - advanced practice registry - rules 12‑255‑111.5
Requirements for certified midwife licensure - license by endorsement - questionnaire - fees 12‑255‑112
Prescriptive authority - advanced practice registered nurses - certified midwives - limits on prescriptions - rules - financial benefit for prescribing prohibited 12‑255‑113
Professional liability insurance required - advanced practice registered nurses and certified midwives in independent practice - rules 12‑255‑114
Requirements for practical nurse licensure 12‑255‑115
Volunteer licensure - fees - questionnaire 12‑255‑116
Persons licensed under previous laws 12‑255‑117
Temporary licenses and permits 12‑255‑118
Approval of educational programs 12‑255‑118.5
Approved nurse aide training programs 12‑255‑119
Disciplinary procedures of the board - inquiry and hearings panels - mental and physical examinations - definitions - rules 12‑255‑120
Grounds for discipline - definitions 12‑255‑121
Withholding or denial of license - hearing - definitions 12‑255‑122
Inactive license status - reactivation 12‑255‑123
Immunity in professional review 12‑255‑124
Surrender of license 12‑255‑125
Unauthorized practice - penalties 12‑255‑126
Injunctive proceedings 12‑255‑127
Exclusions 12‑255‑128
Prescribing opiate antagonists 12‑255‑129
Continuing education - rules 12‑255‑130
Peer health assistance or alternative to discipline program - fund - rules 12‑255‑131
Delegation of nursing or midwifery tasks - rules 12‑255‑132
School nurses - over-the-counter medication 12‑255‑133
Licensee duties relating to assistance animals - definitions 12‑255‑133.5
Licensee duties related to medical forensic evidence 12‑255‑134
Repeal of article - subject to review 12‑255‑135
Confidential agreement to limit practice 12‑255‑201
Nurse aide certification program - department of public health and environment to assist - funding 12‑255‑202
Application for certification - fee 12‑255‑203
Application for certification by competency evaluation 12‑255‑204
Certification by endorsement 12‑255‑205
Certification by competency evaluation 12‑255‑206
Scope of practice - rules 12‑255‑207
Advisory committee 12‑255‑208
Medication aides - training - scope of duties - rules 12‑255‑209
Grounds for discipline 12‑255‑210
Withholding or denial of certification 12‑255‑211
Mental and physical competency of nurse aides 12‑255‑212
Disciplinary proceedings - hearing officers 12‑255‑213
Surrender of certificate 12‑255‑214
Exclusions 12‑255‑215
Unauthorized practice - penalties
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§ 12-255-105’s source at colorado​.gov