nursing board; regulatory actions; expungement

Summary

The legislation updates the Arizona State Board of Nursing’s authority, creates new procedures for handling complaints—including confidentiality protections, priority for serious allegations, and strict timelines—and gives the board additional powers such as issuing limited licenses and monitoring chemically dependent nurses. It affects nurses, nursing assistants, educators, license applicants and patients by tightening oversight while clarifying procedural rights. The goal is to improve public safety and make board operations more transparent and efficient.

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