(1) Any Registered Nurse applying for initial licensure, after July 1, 2006, as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse shall submit, with a completed application, documentation of national certification by a national nursing specialty board identified in subsection 64B9-4.002(2), F.A.C.
    (2) If the certification is by a specialty board that meets the requirements set forth in subsection 64B9-4.002(3), F.A.C., the applicant must submit one of the following:
    (a) A copy of the original or recertification specialty board certificate;
    (b) Such other documentary proof which evidences certification by an appropriate specialty board, or
    (c) Verification from the specialty association of certification.
Rulemaking Authority 464.006, 464.012 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 464.012. History-New 8-31-80, Amended 10-6-82, Formerly 21O-11.25, Amended 3-19-87, Formerly 21O-11.025, 61F7-4.004, Amended 5-29-96, 2-12-97, Formerly 59S-4.004, Amended 4-5-00, 11-2-10, 1-3-12, 5-17-16, 10-9-16, 5-11-17, 9-14-17, 3-12-20.