Renewal of license to practice as trained attendant; eligibility; “practice as a trained attendant” defined; original license prohibited; licensed psychiatric attendant nurse considered licensed practical nurse.

(1) After the effective date of this part, an individual licensed to practice as a trained attendant is eligible to apply to the board for a renewal of licensure pursuant to this article. For purposes of this section, "practice as a trained attendant" means the practice of nursing based on less comprehensive knowledge and skill than that required of a registered professional nurse or a licensed practical nurse and performed under supervision of a registered professional nurse or licensed physician or dentist. After the effective date of this part, the board shall not grant an original license to an applicant for licensure to practice as a trained attendant. (2) After the effective date of this part, licensed psychiatric attendant nurse licenses shall be considered licensed practical nurse licenses. A licensed psychiatric attendant nurse shall have the same rights and duties as a licensed practical nurse under this part as consistent with the licensee's education and training.