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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-541.4. Examination – Licensure by endorsement.

A. The applicant, except where otherwise defined in the Radiologist Assistant Licensure Act, shall be required to pass an examination, whereupon the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may issue to the applicant a license to practice as a radiologist assistant.
B. The Board may issue a license to practice as a radiologist assistant by endorsement to:
1. An applicant who is currently licensed to practice as a radiologist assistant under the laws of another state, territory, or country if the qualifications of the applicant are deemed by the Board to be equivalent to those required in this state;
2. Applicants holding credentials who are certified and registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and have completed a radiologist assistant program accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examinations, provided such credentials have not been suspended or revoked; and
3. Applicants applying under the conditions of this section who certify under oath that their credentials have not been suspended or revoked.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 20, § 5, emerg. eff. April 11, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-541.5. Title and abbreviation – Presentation of license.

A. A person holding a license to practice as a radiologist assistant in this state may use the title “radiologist assistant” and the abbreviation “RA”.
B. A licensee shall present this license when requested.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 20, § 6, emerg. eff. April 11, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-541.6. License renewal, reinstatement or replacement – Written notice of intent not to practice or to resume practice – Continuing education.

A. Except as otherwise provided in the Radiologist Assistant Licensure Act, a license shall be renewed biennially. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall mail notices at least thirty (30) days prior to expiration for renewal of licenses to every person to whom a license was issued or renewed during the preceding renewal period. The licensee shall complete the notice of renewal and return it to the Board with the renewal fee determined by the Board before the date of expiration.
B. Upon receipt of the notice of renewal and the fee, the Board shall verify its contents and shall issue the licensee a license for the current renewal period, which shall be valid for the period stated thereon.
C. A licensee who allows the license to lapse by failing to renew it may be reinstated by the Board upon payment of the renewal fee and reinstatement fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00); provided, that such request for reinstatement must be received within thirty (30) days of the end of the renewal period.
D. 1. A licensed radiologist assistant who does not intend to engage in the practice shall send a written notice to that effect to the Board and is not required to submit a notice of renewal and pay the renewal fee as long as the practitioner remains inactive. Upon desiring to resume practicing as a radiologist assistant, the practitioner shall notify the Board in writing of this intent and shall satisfy the current requirements of the Board in addition to submitting a notice of renewal and remitting the renewal fee for the current renewal period and the reinstatement fee.
2. Rules of the Board shall provide for a specific period of time of continuous inactivity after which retesting is required.
E. The Board is authorized to establish by rule fees for replacement and duplicate licenses not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per license.
F. The Board shall by rule prescribe continuing education requirements as a condition for renewal of license. The program criteria with respect thereto shall be approved by the Board.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 20, § 7, emerg. eff. April 11, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-541.7. Fees.

Fees received by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision and any other monies collected pursuant to the Radiologist Assistant Licensure Act shall be deposited with the State Treasurer who shall place the monies in the regular depository fund of the Board. The deposit, less the ten-percent gross fees paid into the General Revenue Fund pursuant to Section 211 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes, is hereby appropriated and shall be used to pay expenses incurred pursuant to the Radiologist Assistant Licensure Act.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 20, § 8, emerg. eff. April 11, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-541.8. Revocation or suspension of license – Refusal to renew – Probation.

The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew any license, or place on probation, or otherwise reprimand a licensee or deny a license to an applicant if it finds that the person:
1. Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license or renewal of a license to practice as a radiologist assistant;
2. Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits, or other causes of incompetency;
3. Is habitually intemperate in the use of alcoholic beverages;
4. Is addicted to, or has improperly obtained, possessed, used or distributed habit-forming drugs or narcotics;
5. Is guilty of dishonest or unethical conduct;
6. Has practiced as a radiologist assistant after the license has expired or has been suspended;
7. Has practiced as a radiologist assistant under cover of any license illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued;
8. Has violated or aided or abetted others in violation of any provision of the Radiologist Assistant Licensure Act;
9. Has been guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules established by the Board, or of violating the code of ethics adopted and published by the Board; or
10. Is guilty of the unauthorized practice of medicine.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 20, § 9, emerg. eff. April 11, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.2. Declaration of public interest - Liberal construction of act.

A. 1. The education, certification and licensure of registered and licensed practical nurses or advanced unlicensed assistive persons, and the practice of registered or practical nursing or advanced unlicensed assistance in this state is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare and, in the public interest, is therefore subject to regulation and control by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
2. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the education of nurses and advanced unlicensed assistive persons, as such terms are defined in the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act, and the practice of nursing and advanced unlicensed assistance merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be authorized to practice in this state.
3. The Board shall promulgate rules to identify the essential elements of education and practice necessary to protect the public.
B. The provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act shall be liberally construed to best carry out these requirements and purposes.
Added by Laws 1953, p. 265, § 2, emerg. eff. April 13, 1953. Amended by Laws 1967, c. 42, § 1, emerg. eff. March 28, 1967; Laws 1991, c. 104, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Laws 1994, c. 97, § 1, eff. July 1, 1994; Laws 1996, c. 186, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 2001, c. 254, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.4b. Formulary Advisory Council.

A. 1. The rules regarding authorization for a certified registered nurse anesthetist to order, select, obtain and administer drugs, promulgated by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing pursuant to paragraph 10 of Section 567.3a of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, shall provide for establishment of a Formulary Advisory Council to develop and submit to the Board recommendations for an inclusionary formulary that lists drugs or categories of drugs that may be ordered, selected, obtained or administered by certified registered nurse anesthetists authorized by the Board to order, select, obtain and administer drugs.
2. Such Formulary Advisory Council shall also develop and submit to the Board recommendations for practice-specific standards for ordering, selecting, obtaining and administering drugs for a certified registered nurse anesthetist authorized by the Board to order, select, obtain and administer drugs pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
3. The Board shall either accept or reject the recommendations of the Council. No amendments to the recommended inclusionary formulary may be made by the Board without the approval of the Formulary Advisory Council.
B. 1. The Formulary Advisory Council shall be composed of five (5) members as follows:
a.
two certified registered nurse anesthetists, appointed by the Oklahoma Association of Nurse Anesthetists located in this state,
b.
two anesthesiologists, appointed by the Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists located in this state, and
c.
a hospital-based pharmacist appointed by the Oklahoma Pharmaceutical Association located in this state.
2. All professional members of the Formulary Advisory Council shall be in active clinical practice at least fifty percent (50%) of the time within their defined area of specialty.
3.
a.
Members of the Formulary Advisory Council shall serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority for a term of three (3) years. The terms of the members shall be staggered. Members of the Council may serve beyond the expiration of their term of office until a successor is appointed by the original appointing authority. A vacancy on the Council shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term by the original appointing authority.
b.
Members of the Council shall elect a chair and a vice-chair from among the membership of the Council. Three members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
C. The Council shall recommend and the Board shall approve and implement an initial inclusionary formulary on or before January 1, 1998. The Council and the Board shall annually review and evaluate the approved inclusionary formulary and shall make any necessary revisions utilizing the same procedures used to develop the initial inclusionary formulary.
Added by Laws 1997, c. 250, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.6a. Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Certificate - Qualifications – Definitions.

A. All applicants for a certificate to practice as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant shall be subject to Section 567.8 of this title.
B. An applicant for a certificate to practice as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant shall submit to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing certified evidence that the applicant:
1. Has successfully completed the prescribed curricula in a state-approved education program for Advanced Unlicensed Assistants and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or certificate therefrom, or equivalent courses in a formal program of instruction;
2. Has never been convicted of a felony crime that substantially relates to the occupation of nursing and poses a reasonable threat to public safety;
3. Has submitted a criminal history records search that is compliant with Section 567.18 of this title;
4. Is a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age; and
5. Has met such other reasonable preliminary qualification requirements as the Board may prescribe.
C. The applicant for a certificate to practice as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant shall be required to pass an examination in such subjects as the Board may require. Upon the applicant successfully passing such examination, the Board may issue to the applicant a certificate to practice as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant. An applicant who fails such examination shall be subject to reexamination according to the rules of the Board. The passing criteria shall be established by Board rules.
D. Any person who holds a certificate to practice as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant in this state shall have the right to use both the title "Advanced Unlicensed Assistant" and the abbreviation "A.U.A.". No other person shall assume such title or use such abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or figures to indicate that the person using the same is an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant. Any individual doing so shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, which shall be punishable, upon conviction, by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one (1) year or by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by both such imprisonment and fine for each offense.
E. As used in this section:
1. "Substantially relates" means the nature of criminal conduct for which the person was convicted has a direct bearing on the fitness or ability to perform one or more of the duties or responsibilities necessarily related to the occupation; and
2. "Poses a reasonable threat" means the nature of criminal conduct for which the person was convicted involved an act or threat of harm against another and has a bearing on the fitness or ability to serve the public or work with others in the occupation.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 101, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2011. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 363, § 27, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.8a. Corrective actions for violations.

A. The Oklahoma Board of Nursing may impose a corrective action as set forth in the Board rules on a person licensed or regulated under this act who violates the act or a rule. The corrective action may include remedial education, an administrative penalty, or any combination of remedial education and an administrative penalty. The corrective action shall not be considered as disciplinary action. However, the Board may consider a corrective action in an individual's subsequent violation of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act, Board rule or corrective action order.
B. The Board shall promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 2015, c. 113, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2015.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.9. Violation of act - Penalty.

Except for subsection C of Section 567.5 of this title and subsection D of Section 567.6 of this title, any person violating any of the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
The writ of injunction without bond, is also made available to the Board for the enforcement of this act.
Laws 1953, p. 269, § 9; Laws 1991, c. 104, § 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.11. Exceptions to application of act.

The Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act shall not be construed to affect or apply to:
1. Gratuitous nursing of the sick by friends or members of the family;
2. Any nurse who has an active, unencumbered license in another state or territory who is physically present in this state on a nonroutine, nonregular basis for a period not to exceed seven (7) consecutive days in any given year;
3. The practice of nursing which is associated with a program of study by students enrolled in nursing education programs approved by the Board;
4. Persons trained and competency-certified to provide care pursuant to state or federal law, rules or regulations;
5. The practice of any legally qualified nurse of another state who is employed by the United States Government or any bureau, division or agency thereof, while in the discharge of his or her official duties;
6. The rendering of service by a physician's trained assistant under the direct supervision and control of a licensed physician, all as authorized by Section 492 of this title;
7. The practice of nursing in connection with healing by prayer or spiritual means alone in accordance with the tenets and practice of any well-recognized church or religious denomination provided that no person practicing such nursing holds himself out to be a graduate or registered nurse or licensed practical nurse; or
8. A nurse who has an active, unencumbered license from another state or territory, who has no health-related license in a disciplinary status, and who is relocating to this state pursuant to a spouse's official military orders; provided, that this exemption from this act shall continue for one hundred twenty (120) days after the nurse has submitted an application and fees for licensure to the Board prior to employment in this state and has furnished to the employer satisfactory evidence of current, unencumbered licensure in another state or territory.
Added by Laws 1953, p. 270, § 11, emerg. eff. April 13, 1953. Amended by Laws 1967, c. 42, § 4, emerg. eff. March 28, 1967; Laws 1981, c. 314, § 7, eff. July 1, 1981; Laws 1991, c. 104, § 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Laws 1994, c. 97, § 5, eff. July 1, 1994; Laws 2011, c. 101, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.12. Approved programs for registered and practical nurses.

A. To qualify in this state as an approved program for registered nurses, the program shall be conducted in the State of Oklahoma in an accredited college or university leading to an associate, baccalaureate, or higher degree in nursing. Such programs shall meet the standards fixed by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and prescribed in its rules.
B. To qualify in this state as an approved program for practical nurses, the program shall be conducted in this state in a school or skill center approved by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education or licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools. Such programs shall meet the standards fixed by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing as prescribed in its rules, which shall conform to the provisions of this subsection.
Added by Laws 1953, p. 270, § 12, emerg. eff. April 13, 1953. Amended by Laws 1967, c. 46, § 2, emerg. eff. April 10, 1967; Laws 1991, c. 104, § 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Laws 1992, c. 141, § 1, emerg. eff. May 1, 1992; Laws 2001, c. 33, § 47, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2001, c. 254, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2001; Laws 2016, c. 190, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.12a. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse education programs - Requirements.

A. Effective January 1, 2016, advanced practice registered nursing education programs that the applicant has successfully completed must meet the following requirements to be considered for approval by the Board:
1. The education program must be a graduate-level program offered by a university accredited by an accrediting body that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation;
2. The program holds accreditation or holds candidacy, pre-accreditation, or applicant status for accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the American College of Nurse-Midwives Division on Accreditation, or the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists’ Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs; and
3. The curriculum of the program must prepare the graduate to practice in one of the four identified advanced practice registered nurse roles and in at least one of the six population foci.
B. The Board shall, by administrative rules, set requirements for approval of advanced practice registered nursing education programs, approve such programs as meet the requirements, and identify the process for determining program compliance with standards.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 101, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.13. Survey of nursing programs - Reports - Failure of approved program to maintain standards.

It shall be the duty of the Board, its Executive Director, or other registered nurse employees, to survey all programs of nursing in the state as prescribed in its rules. Written reports of each survey shall be submitted to the Board. If the Board determines that any designated state-approved program of nursing is not maintaining the standards required by this act, a warning notice thereof in writing specifying the criteria that the program has not met shall be immediately given to the program by the Board. The program that fails to correct these conditions to the satisfaction of the Board within a period of one (1) year shall be discontinued as a state-approved program.
Laws 1953, p. 270, § 13; Laws 1991, c. 104, § 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.14. Practice without compliance with act prohibited - Insignia or badge.

A. No person shall practice or offer to practice registered nursing, practical nursing, or advanced practice nursing in this state unless the person has complied with the provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
B. Any person licensed or certified by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing who provides direct care to patients shall, while on duty, wear an insignia or badge identifying the license or certification issued to such person by the Board. The Board shall promulgate rules to enact the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 1953, p. 271, § 14, emerg. eff. April 13, 1953. Amended by Laws 1967, c. 42, § 5, emerg. eff. March 28, 1967; Laws 1991, c. 104, § 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Laws 1996, c. 186, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 1996.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.15. Temporary licenses to nurses from other states - Temporary critical need license for nurses.

A. The Oklahoma Board of Nursing may issue temporary licenses to nurses from other states upon proper application stating the purpose of such licenses; provided, no temporary license may be issued for more than ninety (90) days. Temporary licenses may be renewed at the discretion of the Board but shall not extend over a period longer than one (1) year.
B. The Board may issue temporary critical need licenses for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses under Section 1 of this act.
Added by Laws 1953, p. 271, § 15, emerg. eff. April 13, 1953. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 262, § 4, eff. July 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.18. Criminal history records and background checks.

A. The criminal background check shall include a criminal history records search conducted by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation that is not more than ninety (90) days old.
B. Contingent upon available resources by the Board, all criminal background checks effective January 1, 2013, are subject to the following:
1. Submission of a full set of fingerprints to the Board for the purpose of permitting a state and federal criminal history records search pursuant to Section 150.9 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes and Public Law 92-544 that is not more than ninety (90) days old. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation may exchange these fingerprints with the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
2. The applicant shall furnish the Board fingerprints as established by Board rules and a money order or cashier's check made payable to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation or the Board's designated vendor;
3. The Board shall forward the fingerprints along with the applicable fee for a national fingerprint criminal history records search to the Bureau;
4. The Bureau shall retain one set of fingerprints in the Automated Fingerprint Identification System and submit the other set to the FBI for a national criminal history records search;
5. Any and all state and federal criminal history record information obtained by the Board from the Bureau or the FBI which is not already a matter of public record shall be deemed nonpublic. The confidential information shall be restricted to the exclusive use of the Board, its members, officers, investigators, agents, and attorneys in evaluating the applicant's eligibility or disqualification for licensure; and
6. Fingerprint images may be rejected by the OSBI and the FBI for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, fingerprint quality or an inability by the OSBI or FBI to classify the fingerprints. These rejections require the applicant to be fingerprinted again. Applicants with fingerprints rejected for improper registration will be required to re-register, re-pay and be re-fingerprinted. Applicant is responsible for insuring and verifying that all data is correct in the fingerprinting process.
C. The necessary steps to initiate the criminal background checks may be performed by the Board or its designated vendor.
D. An individual applying for any type of multistate license shall submit to a criminal background check that complies with this section; provided, however, that if the individual has been continuously enrolled in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Rap Back Service since issuance of the initial multistate license, the individual shall not be required to undergo another criminal history record search.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 101, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2011. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 228, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2018, c. 72, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2018.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.19. Rescission or withdrawal of license.

If a license is issued pursuant to this act to a person not entitled under this act to be licensed, the Executive Director may rescind or withdraw the license instanter, pending the final outcome of proceedings. In such cases, the Executive Director shall notify the licensee of such action by certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall include in such notice a provision that the licensee may request a hearing concerning the emergency action and opportunity to show that the license should be reinstated.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 101, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.20. Nursing education programs for veterans.

On or before December 31, 2015, the Oklahoma Board of Nursing shall develop program guidelines for Board-approved nursing education programs to utilize in transitioning veterans with prior military medical training and experience into nursing education programs. The process of transition shall include the provisions of Section 4100.3 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 2014, c. 54, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.22. Licenses issued by other states that are a party to the Nurse Licensure Compact – Same rights and obligations.

A. The terms "registered nurse" and "licensed practical nurse" include persons licensed as registered nurses and/or practical/vocational nurses by a state that is a party to the Nurse Licensure Compact.
B. Unless the context indicates otherwise or doing so would be inconsistent with the Nurse Licensure Compact, nurses practicing in this state under a license issued by a state that is a party to the Nurse Licensure Compact have the same rights and obligations as imposed by the laws of this state on license holders of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
Added by Laws 2016, c. 190, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.23. Licenses issued by other states that are a party to the Nurse Licensure Compact – Oklahoma Board of Nursing responsible for taking action.

The Oklahoma Board of Nursing is the state agency responsible for taking action against registered and practical/vocational nurses practicing in this state under a license issued by a state that is a party to the Nurse Licensure Compact as authorized by the Nurse Licensure Compact. The action shall be taken in accordance with the same procedures for taking action against registered and practical nurses licensed by this state.
Added by Laws 2016, c. 190, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.24. Copy of nurse information available in the coordinated licensure information system.

A. On request and payment of a certified verification fee, the Oklahoma Board of Nursing shall provide a registered or practical nurse licensed by this state with a copy of information regarding the nurse maintained by the coordinated licensure information system under Article 6 of the Nurse Licensure Compact.
B. A board is not obligated to provide information that is not available to the board or information that is not available to the nurse under the laws of the state contributing the information to the coordinated licensure information system.
Added by Laws 2016, c. 190, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.25. Personal identification information in the coordinated licensure information system – Sharing with nonparty states.

A. In reporting information to the coordinated licensure information system under Article 6 of the Nurse Licensure Compact, the Oklahoma Board of Nursing may disclose information that identifies a person, including Social Security number and date of birth.
B. The coordinated licensure information system may not share Social Security numbers and dates of birth with a state not a party to the Compact.
Added by Laws 2016, c. 190, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2016. Amended by Laws 2017, c. 281, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-567.26. Grant funding from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.

The Oklahoma Board of Nursing may receive grant funding for implementation of the Nurse Licensure Compact directly from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
Added by Laws 2016, c. 190, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-581. Practice of optometry - Definition.

A. The practice of optometry is defined to be the science and art of examining the human eye and measurement of the powers of vision by the employment of any means, including the use or furnishing of any self-testing device, the use of any computerized or automatic refracting device, including applications designed to be used on a computer or video conferencing via an Internet device either in person or in remote locations, the use of pharmaceutical agents, the diagnosis of conditions of the human eye, and the correcting and relief of ocular abnormalities by means including but not limited to prescribing and adaptation of lenses, contact lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, prisms and the employment of vision therapy or orthoptics for the aid thereof, low vision rehabilitation, laser surgery procedures, excluding retina, laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK), and cosmetic lid surgery. The practice of optometry is further defined to be nonlaser surgery procedures as authorized by the Oklahoma Board of Examiners in Optometry, pursuant to rules promulgated under the Administrative Procedures Act.
B. The practice of optometry shall also include the prescribing of dangerous drugs and controlled dangerous substances for all schedules specified in the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act except Schedules I and II but allowing for the prescribing of hydrocodone or hydrocodone-containing drugs regardless of schedule for a period not exceeding five (5) days of supply, and the issuance of refills for such prescriptions following sufficient physical examination of the patient for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of ocular abnormalities. The practice of optometry shall include the dispensing of medications to treat ocular abnormalities and may include the dispensing of professional samples of medications to treat ocular abnormalities to patients.
C. The scope of the delivery of care as defined in subsections A and B of this section to an individual who is physically located in this state at the time care is delivered shall constitute the practice of optometry.
D. Optometrists shall be certified by the Board of Examiners in Optometry prior to administering drugs, prescribing drugs, or performing laser or nonlaser surgery procedures.
E. Nothing in this title shall be construed as allowing any agency, board, or other entity of this state other than the Board of Examiners in Optometry to determine what constitutes the practice of optometry.
Added by Laws 1927, c. 80, p. 119, § 1, emerg. eff. March 22, 1927. Amended by Laws 1937, p. 95, § 1, emerg. eff. April 2, 1937; Laws 1981, c. 10, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1981; Laws 1994, c. 52, § 1; Laws 1998, c. 8, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2004, c. 171, § 2, emerg. eff. April 28, 2004; Laws 2014, c. 140, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2014; Laws 2016, c. 21, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2016; Laws 2020, c. 54, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2020; Laws 2021, c. 223, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-582. Board of Examiners in Optometry - Re-creation - Vacancies - Qualifications - Term of members.

There is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, the Board of Examiners in Optometry. This Board shall consist of five (5) persons, four of whom shall possess sufficient knowledge of theoretical and practical optics to practice optometry, be duly licensed as optometrists, and who shall have been residents of this state actually engaged in the practice of optometry for at least five (5) years. The term of each licensed optometrist member of the Board, one being appointed each year, shall be five (5) years, or until a qualified successor is appointed. The lay member of the Board shall serve a term coterminous with that of the Governor and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor is hereby authorized to appoint a member of the Board of Examiners in Optometry at the expiration of any term or whenever, for any reason, a vacancy may occur on the Board. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only.
Added by Laws 1927, c. 80, p. 119, § 2, emerg. eff. March 22, 1927. Amended by Laws 1982, c. 225, § 1, operative Oct. 1, 1982; Laws 1988, c. 225, § 10; Laws 1994, c. 113, § 1, eff. July 1, 1994; Laws 2000, c. 98, § 1; Laws 2006, c. 53, § 1; Laws 2012, c. 65, § 1; Laws 2016, c. 158, § 1; Laws 2020, c. 116, § 11, eff. July 1, 2020; Laws 2023, c. 252, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-583. Rules and regulations - Administering oaths and taking testimony - Officers - Meetings - Quorum - Code of ethics - Branch offices.

Said Board of Examiners shall make such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the laws, as may be necessary to the performance of its duties, and each member thereof may administer oaths, or take testimony concerning any matter within the jurisdiction of the Board. It shall organize by selecting one of its members as president, one as vice-president, and one as secretary and treasurer (the latter to give bond, approved by the Governor), and shall meet at least twice a year, and at such place or places as it may select. A majority of the Board present shall constitute a quorum, and its meetings shall at all times be open to the public. The Board may adopt a code of ethics for the practice of Optometry. A licensed optometrist may establish a practice in not more than two office locations in accordance with rules and regulations established by the Board of Examiners in Optometry. Practice in a governmental institution shall not be counted as one of these locations. Each office shall be registered by the Board and shall maintain such equipment and personnel as required by the Board.
Amended by Laws 1985, c. 72, § 1, emerg. eff. May 16, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-586. Display of certificates - Exhibition upon demand.

Every person practicing optometry shall display his certificate of registration or exemption in a conspicuous place, and whenever required exhibit such certificate to said Board of Examiners or its authorized representatives.
Laws 1927, c. 80, p. 120, § 6. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 163, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1990.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-587. Examinations - Fees - Compensation and expenses - Optometry Board Revolving Fund.

The fee for such examinations shall be set by rules promulgated by the Board of Examiners in Optometry, not to be less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00), and a yearly license fee set by rules promulgated by the Board of Examiners in Optometry, not to exceed Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), shall be paid each fiscal year by all persons holding a license to practice optometry in this state, and shall be paid not later than the 30th day of June of each year. In the event of default of payment of such license fee by any person, his or her certificate shall be revoked by the Board of Examiners who shall take such action only after notifying the person in default by registered mail and allowing that person fifteen (15) days in which to comply with this requirement. The Board shall be paid travel expenses as provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act, Section 500.1 et seq. of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The secretary-treasurer shall receive compensation fixed by the Board, not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per month. All fees and charges collected by the secretary-treasurer of the Board shall be paid on the first day of each month into a revolving fund in the State Treasury to be designated as the "Optometry Board Revolving Fund". This fund shall consist of all monies received by the Board of Optometry other than appropriated funds. The revolving fund shall be a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations and shall be under the control and management of the Board of Optometry. Expenditures from this fund shall be made pursuant to the purposes of Sections 581 through 606 of this title and without legislative approval. Warrants for expenditures shall be drawn by the State Treasurer based on claims signed by an authorized employee or employees of the Board of Optometry and approved for payment by the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
Added by Laws 1927, c. 80, p. 120, § 7, emerg. eff. March 22, 1927. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 89, § 1, emerg. eff. May 5, 1965; Laws 1980, c. 8, § 1, emerg. eff. March 3, 1980; Laws 1982, c. 225, § 2, operative Oct. 1, 1982; Laws 1985, c. 178, § 35, operative July 1, 1985; Laws 1994, c. 113, § 2, eff. July 1, 1994; Laws 2009, c. 321, § 26, eff. Nov. 1, 2009; Laws 2010, c. 413, § 18, eff. July 1, 2010; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 265.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-591. Certificates previously issued valid.

The certificates of registration heretofore issued and not revoked by the Board of Examiners in Optometry prior to the passage and approval of this act, are hereby expressly declared valid and shall entitle the holder thereof to the legal right to practice optometry in the State of Oklahoma as defined herein.
Laws 1927, c. 80, p. 121, § 11.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-593. Public policy.

It is the public policy of the State of Oklahoma that optometrists rendering visual care to its citizens shall practice in an ethical, professional manner; that their practices be free from any appearance of commercialism; that the visual welfare of the patient be the prime consideration at all times; and that optometrists shall not be associated with any nonprofessional person or persons in any manner which might degrade or reduce the quality of visual care received by the citizens of this state; provided that renting a separate area or room and practicing optometry within or adjacent to a retail store pursuant to Section 944 of this title shall not be considered a violation of this section.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 92, § 1, emerg. eff. April 17, 1971. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 427, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-595. Certain agreements, contracts, understandings, etc. prohibited.

No optometrist, licensed under Chapter 13 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, shall enter into any agreement, contract, arrangement, practice, or understanding, written or otherwise, with any optical supplier engaged in the sale of optical goods and materials to the public, whereby persons are referred by the optical supplier to said licensed person, and/or whereby persons are referred back to the optical supplier for the purchase of optical goods and materials.
Laws 1971, c. 92, § 3, emerg. eff. April 17, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-597. Penalties.

Violation of the provisions of this act shall be a misdemeanor. If violation hereof is by a licensed optometrist the same shall constitute grounds for revocation of such license whether or not he may be also charged with a misdemeanor. The Board of Examiners in Optometry shall determine the existence of a violation of this act by an optometrist and shall proceed with revocation under powers granted to said Board and in accordance with procedure prescribed in Section 585 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Said Board may make rules necessary for the enforcement of this act so long as such rules are not inconsistent with the provisions of this or any other law of this state.
Laws 1971, c. 92, § 5, emerg. eff. April 17, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-601. Appropriations from Optometry Board Fund.

There is hereby appropriated to the Board of Examiners in Optometry from the monies which will accrue to the Optometry Board Fund of the State of Oklahoma, for each fiscal year hereafter, a sum equal to ninety percent (90%) of such accruals.
Laws 1949, p. 659, § 1; Laws 1951, p. 271.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-602. Use of appropriations.

Said appropriations herein made shall be used by the Board of Examiners in Optometry for the necessary expenses of operation of said Board during the fiscal years set out in Section 1 of this act, including expenses for personnel services, salary of secretary-treasurer of the Board, per diem of members of the Board of Examiners, and all the expenses of the maintenance and operation deemed reasonably necessary or desirable in the operation of the business of said Board.
Laws 1949, p. 659, § 2; Laws 1951, p. 271.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-603. Positions and salaries.

The Board of Examiners in Optometry shall create positions, make the appointment, and unless otherwise provided by act of the Legislature, shall fix the salary of officials, attorneys and other employees necessary to perform the duties imposed upon the Board of Examiners in Optometry by law, payable from the appropriations made by this act for such services provided in Section 2.
Laws 1949, p. 659, § 3; Laws 1951, p. 271.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-604. Attendance on educational or postgraduate program.

Every person holding a license to practice optometry in this state shall be required to present to the Board of Examiners in Optometry, not later than the thirtieth day of June of each year, satisfactory evidence that during the preceding twelve (12) months the person attended not less than two (2) days of a total of at least twelve (12) hours of educational or postgraduate programs approved by the Board, or that the person was prevented, because of sickness or any other reason acceptable to the Board, from attending the educational or postgraduate program. Such education shall include not less than one (1) hour of education in pain management or one (1) hour of education in opioid use or addiction, unless the person has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board that the person does not currently hold a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number.
The filing of proof of attendance at educational programs or clinics shall be a condition precedent to the issuance of a renewal license. The Board may reinstate the license of the licensee to practice optometry upon presentation of satisfactory proof of postgraduate study of a standard approved by the examiners and payment of all fees due including a late reinstatement fee not to exceed three times the annual renewal fee.
Added by Laws 1951, p. 271, § 4, emerg. eff. May 1, 1951. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 89, § 2, emerg. eff. May 5, 1965; Laws 1983, c. 14, § 3, emerg. eff. March 25, 1983; Laws 2019, c. 428, § 11, emerg. eff. May 21, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-606. Partial invalidity.

If any of the provisions hereof are adjudged to be unconstitutional or invalid, such adjudication shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any of the other provisions hereof.
Laws 1949, p. 660, § 6 (formerly § 5); Laws 1951, p. 271.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-620. Short title - Practice a privilege.

A. Sections 620 through 645 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act".
B. The practice of osteopathic medicine is a privilege granted through the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.
Laws 1921, c. 30. p. 47, § 21; Laws 1983, c. 152, § 19, emerg. eff. May 26, 1983. Renumbered from § 640 of this title by Laws 1983, c. 152, § 25, emerg. eff. May 26, 1983. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 230, § 1, eff. July 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-621. Osteopathic medicine defined.

As used in the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act:
"Osteopathic medicine" means a system of health care founded by Andrew Taylor Still and based on the theory that the body is capable of making its own remedies against disease and other toxic conditions when it is in normal structural relationship and has favorable environmental conditions and adequate nutrition. Osteopathic medicine utilizes generally accepted physical, pharmacological and surgical methods of diagnosis and therapy while placing strong emphasis on the importance of body mechanics and manipulative methods to detect and correct faulty structure and function.
Laws 1921, c. 30, p. 41, § 1; Laws 1983, c. 152, § 1, emerg. eff. May 26, 1983; Laws 1993, c. 230, § 2, eff. July 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-623. Medicine and surgery - Not affected by this act.

The practice of medicine and surgery by persons authorized under other licensing laws of this state shall in no way be affected by the provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act.
Laws 1921, c. 30, p. 41, § 3; Laws 1983, c. 152, § 3, emerg. eff. May 26, 1983; Laws 1993, c. 230, § 4, eff. July 1, 1993.