HRS §457-6.5
State nursing board adopts national model rules
The state nursing board must adopt the national model rules for nursing practice, but can skip or change parts it finds don't fit. If it does, it must explain why in its official records. The national group has no power over the state board.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Application of National Council of State Boards of Nursing Model Nursing Practice Act and Model Nursing Administrative Rules
(a) In accordance with chapter 91, the board shall adopt the provisions of the NCSBN Model Nursing Practice Act and Model Nursing Administrative Rules relating to the scope and standards of nursing practice for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses and shall adopt any subsequent modifications adopted by the Delegate Assembly of the NCSBN; provided that the board shall not be required to adopt rules or provisions that the board finds are inappropriate or inapplicable. (b) If the board finds that any rule or provision of the NCSBN is inappropriate or inapplicable, the board shall state clearly in the record of the board's proceedings the board's rationale for rejecting or modifying the NCSBN's model rules. (c) The NCSBN shall have no legal authority over the board and shall have no legal authority or powers of oversight of the board in the exercise of its powers and duties authorized by law.
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