Public Hearing on proposed CUE rules

The Texas Board of Nursing has posted the following public hearing regarding the proposed CUE rules. If you would like to inform the Board of your concerns, please be sure to show up:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
JULY 9, 2009
9:00 am - 11:00 am

The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) is holding a public hearing on July 9, 2009, to receive public comments on the proposed repeal of 22 TAC Chapter 216,concerning Continuing Education, and proposed new Chapter 216, concerning Continuing Competency, as were published in the Texas Register on May 15, 2009 (34 TexReg 2864 - 2877). This hearing is designed to provide an opportunity for nurses and others to comment on the proposed repeal and proposed new sections.

The hearing will take place on July 9, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in Room 100, in the William P. Hobby Building, located at 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701.
The proposed repeal of 22 TAC Chapter 216, concerning Continuing Education, and proposed new Chapter 216, concerning Continuing Competency, may be viewed at: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0515/0515prop.pdf.

The Board appreciates all stakeholder participation and feedback on these proposed rule changes. Feedback received is important to the Board and makes a difference in the regulation of nursing in the State of Texas.

Because many participants may wish to provide public comments at this hearing, the following guidelines will be used:
1. Any person who wishes to appear before the Board during the hearing shall present himself/herself in person at the meeting and must fill out a registration form, which will be available at the meeting. Individuals not completing this form may not be allowed to speak, subject to the discretion of the President of the Board, or her designee.
2. Each speaker will be allowed five (5) minutes to present verbal comments.
3. Speakers are requested not to read prior written submissions.
4. Each organization with several representative members in attendance should have one representative speaker present the organization's comments.
5. The public hearing will be presided over by the Board's President, or her designee, who will reserve the right to modify time limits and order of presentation, should there be good cause to do so.

Persons with disabilities or who have special needs and who plan to attend the hearing should contact Patricia Vianes-Cabrera at 512-305-6811.