An applicant for approval to practice advanced practice registered nursing shall submit to the board written evidence verified by oath that the applicant: [PL 1995, c. 379, §7 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).]
1. License. Holds a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in this State;

[PL 1995, c. 379, §7 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 2201-A

  • Advanced practice registered nursing: means the delivery of expanded professional health care by an advanced practice registered nurse that is:
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 2102
  • Board: means the State Board of Nursing. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 2102
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • license: is a n authorization to practice nursing as a professional nurse, practical nurse or advanced practice registered nurse. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 2102
  • 2. Education. Has successfully completed a formal education program that is acceptable to the board in an advanced nursing specialty area; and

    [PL 1995, c. 379, §7 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).]

    3. Credential. Holds a current certification credential for advanced nursing from a national certifying body whose certification program is acceptable to the board.

    [PL 1995, c. 379, §7 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).]

    A registered professional nurse who is approved by the board to practice in accordance with former section 2102, subsection 2, paragraph B on the effective date of this section is considered to have met the requirements of subsections 2 and 3. [PL 1995, c. 379, §7 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).]
    SECTION HISTORY

    PL 1995, c. 379, §7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).