In Section R156-31b-102, a definition for a practical nurse (PN) is added. PN is used to describe nurses who have not yet been licensed as practical nurses. In Section R156-31b-301a, references to pre-licensure education programs for practical nurses and references to the licensure examination for practical nurses are updated to nationally recognized terminology. The licensure process for practical nurses who hold an interstate compact license, when they establish home state residency in Utah, is clarified. In Section R156-31b-301b, references to the licensure examination for registered nurses are updated to nationally recognized terminology. The licensure process for registered nurses who hold an interstate compact license, when they establish home state residence in Utah, is clarified. In Section R156-31b-301c, proposed amendments clarify the requirements for supervision of APRNs completing their supervised clinical practice hours. In Section R156-31b-602, proposed amendments establish an expectation that nursing education programs with limited-time approval achieve accreditation within five years of receiving candidate or applicant status with their accrediting body. Processes are outlined for programs that: 1 ) receive notification that the accreditation status is in jeopardy; 2) fail to achieve accreditation after a site visit; or 3) lost accreditation. The proposed amendments clearly describe that a program which has exhausted all limited-time approval options must cease enrollment and close. In Section R156-31b-603, the proposed amendments clarify that programs with limited-time approval must maintain, at a minimum, annual communication with the Board. In addition, the format for the annual communication must be Board-approved.