In Section R156-31b-102, the definition of "approved continuing education" was revised to include continuing education approved by any state board of nursing. This inclusion will allow licensees additional options for completion of continuing education requirements. The definition of "approved re-entry program" was added to establish minimum requirements for re-entry programs and enhance consistency among re-entry programs. The definition of "licensure by equivalency" was revised to allow students currently enrolled in any accredited registered nurse education program to sit for the practical nursing licensure examination. The current limitation of licensure by equivalency for those enrolled in Utah-based programs created barriers to licensure, particularly for those Utah residents who live near the border of another state. The requirements for those who have completed a registered nurse education program to sit for the practical nursing licensure examination were revised to ensure consistency for those who apply for licensure by equivalency. The definition of "practica" was added to clarify the meaning of the term as used in Section R156-31b-609. In Section R156-31b-202, the duties of the Advisory Peer Education Committee were revised to be consistent with statute. Limited-time approval of nursing education programs was eliminated when Section 58-31b-601 was revised during the 2016 General Session. In Section R156-31b-301, the current language requiring the automatic superseding of a registered nurse license upon issuance of an advanced practice registered nurse license was revised to allow the nurse to hold both licenses, if desired. Most other states require that applicants for licensure in their states hold licensure as both a registered nurse and an advanced practice nurse. The current rule for Utah creates an unnecessary barrier and potential delays when the licensee is seeking licensure by endorsement in another state. In Subsection R156-31b-301(a), the requirements for licensure by equivalency as a practical nurse were updated to be consistent with the definition of "licensure by equivalency". In Section R156-31b-309, the three-year term of intern licensure for an advanced practice registered nurse specializing in psychiatric mental health was eliminated in order to be consistent with a six-month term of intern licensure for all other advanced practice registered nurse specialties. The supervisory requirements for intern licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse specializing in psychiatric mental health nursing were added in order to be consistent with Subsection R156-31b-301c(2). In Section R156-31b-602, the requirements for limited-time approval of non-accredited nursing education programs were revised to be consistent with Section 58-31b-602 as revised during the 2016 General Session. The revisions clarify that those programs granted limited-time approval will continue to be an approved education program for initial licensure in Utah until 12/31/2020 or the date on which they are granted accreditation in accordance with Subsection R156-31b-102(2) and Section 58-31b-602. In Section R156-31b-701a, the current rule limits the ability of the nurse to delegate medication administration in the school setting to routine medications as defined in Subsection 58-31b-102(18). The definition of routine medications in Subsection 58-31b-102(18) is specific to the practice of a medication aide certified as defined in Subsection 58-31b-102(13). The current rule, therefore, limits the ability of the nurse to effectively delegate the administration of medications in the school setting. The proposed revision revises the language to allow delegation of medication administration to medications that are routine for the specific patient. In Section R156-31b-703b, the current rule states that "An individual license in good standing in Utah as an APRN (advanced practice registered nurse) and residing in this state may practice as an RN (registered nurse) in any Compact state." In order to practice in a compact state the nurse must hold a current compact license. This rule cannot be enforced as it gives no consideration to the requirements or expectations of the other compact states. The proposed revision clarifies the need for an individual to hold a current compact license in order to practice in a compact state.