Does the Nurse Practice Act apply to preschool programs, day care centers, summer programs, residential programs, and camp programs?
Yes. The Nurse Practice Act applies to any setting where a nurse practices and in situations in which preschool and school-age students require nursing care except for exemptions granted for certain residential settings. The March 1995 memorandum specifically applies to all educational settings that provide services to preschool and school-age students. In other settings, such as day care programs, residential centers, and summer recreational programs, personnel should check with administrators of the program to determine how compliance with the Nurse Practice Act is implemented.
