A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT allowing christian science nurses to practice christian science nursing under the laws regulating the PRACTICE Of nursing.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  G.S. 90‑171.43 is amended by adding the following new subdivision to read:
"No person shall practice or offer to practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, or use the word "nurse" as a title for herself or himself, or use an abbreviation to indicate that the person is a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, unless the person is currently licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse as provided by this Article. If the word "nurse" is part of a longer title, such as "nurse's aide", a person who is entitled to use that title shall use the entire title and may not abbreviate the title to "nurse". This Article shall not, however, be construed to prohibit or limit the following:
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(6)	The practice of Christian Science nursing by a Christian Science nurse, who may only refer to herself or himself as a 'Christian Science Nurse'. For purposes of this subdivision, a Christian Science nurse is an experienced Christian Scientist who is prepared to give spiritual support and skillful physical care consistent with the theology of Christian Science. Christian Science nursing includes practical care, such as bathing, dressing wounds, assistance with mobility, preparation and modification of food and assistance with feeding, and spiritual encouragement and communication. Christian Science nursing does not include any form of medical treatment, such as diagnosis, prognosis, physical therapy, or the administering of medication."
SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.