C.R.S. Section 12-255-115
Volunteer licensure

  • fees
  • questionnaire

(1)

The board may issue a license to a volunteer nurse or certified midwife who meets the requirements set forth in this section.

(2)

A volunteer nursing or certified midwife license shall only be issued to an applicant who:

(a)

Currently holds a license to practice nursing, either as a practical nurse or as a professional nurse, or to practice as a certified midwife, and the license is due to expire unless renewed; or

(b)

Is not currently engaged in the practice of nursing or as a certified midwife either full-time or part-time and has, prior to ceasing practice, maintained full licensure in good standing in any state or territory of the United States.

(3)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

A volunteer nursing license shall permit the nurse to engage in volunteer nursing tasks within the scope of the nurse’s license.

(b)

A volunteer certified midwife license shall permit the certified midwife to engage as a volunteer in the practice as a certified midwife within the scope of the certified midwife’s license.

(4)

An applicant for a volunteer nursing or certified midwife license shall submit to the board an application containing the information the board may prescribe, a copy of the applicant’s most recent nursing or certified midwife license, and a statement signed under penalty of perjury in which the applicant agrees not to receive compensation for any nursing tasks or tasks as a certified midwife that are performed while in possession of the license.

(5)

A person who possesses a volunteer nursing or certified midwife license is immune from civil liability for actions performed within the scope of the nursing or certified midwife license unless it is established that injury or death was caused by gross negligence or the willful and wanton misconduct of the licensee. The immunity provided in this subsection (5) applies only to the licensee and does not affect the liability of any other individual or entity. Nothing in this subsection (5) limits the ability of the board to take disciplinary action against a licensee.

(6)

The fee for a volunteer nursing or certified midwife license, including assessments for legal defense, peer assistance, and other programs for which licenses are assessed, must not exceed fifty percent of the license renewal fee, including all assessments, established by the board for an active nursing or certified midwife license.

(7)

The board shall design a questionnaire to be sent to all volunteer nurses and certified midwives who apply for license renewal. Each applicant for license renewal shall complete the board-designed questionnaire. The purpose of the questionnaire is to determine whether a licensee has acted in violation of this part 1 or has been disciplined for any action that might be considered a violation of this part 1 or might make the licensee unfit to practice nursing or as a certified midwife with reasonable care and safety. If an applicant fails to answer the questionnaire accurately, the failure constitutes grounds for discipline under section 12-255-120 (1)(v). The board may include the cost of developing and reviewing the questionnaire in the fee paid under subsection (6) of this section. The board may deny an application for license renewal that does not accompany an accurately completed questionnaire.

(8)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

The board shall deny an application for the reactivation of a practical or professional nurse license for a volunteer nurse if the board determines that the nurse requesting reactivation has not actively volunteered as a nurse for the two-year period immediately preceding the filing of the application for license reactivation or has not otherwise demonstrated continued competency to return to the active practice of nursing in a manner approved by the board.

(b)

The board shall deny an application for the reactivation of a certified midwife license for a volunteer certified midwife if the board determines that the certified midwife requesting reactivation has not actively volunteered as a certified midwife for the two-year period immediately preceding the filing of the application for license reactivation or has not otherwise demonstrated continued competency to return to the active practice as a certified midwife in a manner approved by the board.

Source: Section 12-255-115 — Volunteer licensure - fees - questionnaire, 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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Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-255-115’s source at colorado​.gov