The Kentucky Board of Nursing will be holding public meetings to receive comments related to medication administration by unlicensed personnel, particularly the administration of insulin to school children by unlicensed school personnel. Comments may be submitted via e-mail at uap.taskforce@ky.gov, in writing at each public meeting or by mail to:

Sharon Eli Mercer, MSN,RN

Nursing Practice Consultant

Kentucky Board of Nursing

312 Whittington Pkwy., Ste. 300

Louisville KY 40222

Open Public Comment Meetings will be held:

Aug. 16, 2012, 1–3 p.m. CT

Hopkinsville Community and Technical College

Lecture Hall

720 North Dr.

Hopkinsville KY, 42240

Aug.22, 2012, 2–5 p.m. ET

Kentucky Board of Nursing Office

312 Whittington Pkwy., Ste. 300

Louisville KY 40222

For more information, contact Karen Erwin at (502) 564-5279.