A bill for an act relating to discipline for nurses unable to speak English proficiently.

Summary

The bill amends Iowa’s nursing statutes to let the Board of Nursing discipline nurses who cannot speak English proficiently. It would allow the board to suspend or revoke a nurse’s license on that basis. The change targets all licensed nurses in the state and is intended to address communication concerns in patient care.

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