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Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.22-001 - ASBN Rules, Chapter One- General Provisions

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CHAPTER ONE
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION I
PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
A.
PURPOSE
1.
ARKANSAS NURSE PRACTICE ACT
-
		  Requires that any person who practices or offers to practice professional
		  nursing, advanced practice nursing, registered nurse practitioner nursing,
		  practical nursing, or psychiatric technician nursing for compensation be
		  licensed and submit evidence that he or she is qualified to so practice and
		  shall be licensed as hereinafter provided.
2.
ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING
		  -
Established by the Arkansas
Nurse Practice Act
for
		  the implementation of the statute by carrying on the licensing or
		  certification, disciplinary, and educational functions for professional,
		  advanced practice, registered nurse practitioner, practical, and psychiatric
		  technician nursing and medication assistants.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.22-003 - ASBN Rules, Chapter Six- Standards for Nursing Education Programs

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CHAPTER SIX
STANDARDS FOR NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
SECTION I
APPROVAL OF
		  PROGRAMS
This chapter presents the Standards established by the Arkansas
			 State Board of Nursing for nursing education programs that offer courses and
			 learning experiences preparing graduates who are competent to practice nursing
			 safely and who are eligible to take the
			 NCLEX-PN® or RN®
			 examination. These programs are often referred to as a prelicensure nursing
			 program.
A.
NEW PROGRAM LEADING
		  TO LICENSURE
1. Institution Requirement
a. The parent institution located in an
		  Arkansas jurisdiction seeking to establish a new masters, baccalaureate,
		  diploma, associate degree or practical nursing program shall meet the following
		  requirements:
(1) Educational institutions or
		  consortiums shall be approved by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education and
		  be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the United States Secretary
		  of Education
(2) Hospitals or
		  hospital consortiums shall be approved by the Arkansas Department of Health and
		  accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care
		  Organizations or equivalent accrediting organization.
(3) Each skilled nursing facility in a
		  consortium to provide a practical nursing program shall be approved by the
		  Arkansas Department of Human Services or an equivalent accrediting
		  organization.
(4) Institutions
		  offering a Practical Nurse Pathway Pilot Program shall be approved by the
		  Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with
		  the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.
(5) The parent institution shall meet the
		  transfer or articulation requirements for courses in Arkansas education
		  institutions.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.90-001 - Minimum Req. for Schools of Practical Nursing

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CHAPTER SEVEN
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR
		  SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
SECTION I
		  DEFINITION OF TERMS
For the purpose of this Chapter, the following definitions
			 apply:
1. BOARD - defers to the
		  Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
2.
		  SHALL, WILL - indicates a requirement.
3. SHOULD - indicates a
		  recommendation.
4. MAY - indicates
		  permission.
5. CHAIRMAN OF
		  PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM - the chairman of the program of practical nursing is
		  the person, regardless of title, in charge of the educational unit in
		  nursing.
6. PROGRAM -v refers to a
		  school, division, or department of nursing offering a curriculum in practical
		  nursing.
7. ORGANIZATION - refers
		  to the administrative framework within which the program exists.
8. SPONSORING INSTITUTION - is the
		  organization responsible for the administration and continuing operation of the
		  program.
9. CLINICAL FACILITY -
		  organization outside the sponsoring institution which provides opportunities
		  for clinical laboratory experiences.
10. PURPOSE - purpose of the program of
		  practical nursing is the education of its students.
11. PHILOSOPHY - identifies and includes the
		  beliefs accepted by the faculty about education and nursing.
12. CURRICULUM - refers to the total group of
		  courses including related clinical laboratories or other organized
		  experiences.
13. COURSE - means a
		  unit of the total curriculum.
14.
		  AGREEMENTS and/or CONTRACTS - the Board considers any arrangements for
		  observation and/or practice under one of the following types of experience:
a. OBSERVATION - one in which the student
		  spends two or less weeks in a clinical facility under planned
		  supervision.
b. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
		  - one in which an agency cooperates with the practical nurse program to provide
		  clinical laboratory facilities and cooperates in the instruction and
		  Supervision for student learning.
15. APPROVED _ refers to a program which has
		  met the requirements of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.91-001 - Minimum Requirements for Schools of Professional Nursing

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CHAPTER THREE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOLS OP PROFESSIONAL NURSING
SECTION I
DEFINITION OF TERMS
A. For the purpose of this Chapter, the
		  following definitions apply:
1. BOARD - refers
		  to Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
2. MUST/SHALL - indicates a mandatory
		  requirement.
3. SHOULD - indicates
		  a recommendation.
4. MAY -
		  indicates permission.
5. DIRECTOR -
		  the person responsible for the specific educational unit in nursing, regardless
		  of the official title in the institution.
6. SCHOOL - refers to the educational unit
		  offering a basic program in professional nursing.
7. PROGRAM - means the total educational
		  curriculum including theoretical and clinical components.
PROGRAM CLASSIFICATION
a. BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM - a program
		  leading to a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.
b. ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM - a program
		  leading to an associate degree with a major in nursing.
c. DIPLOMA PROGRAM - a program leading to a
		  diploma with a major in nursing.
8. PURPOSE - a statement of intent as
		  specified by the school.
9.
		  PHILOSOPHY/MISSION - includes and identifies the beliefs accepted by the
		  nursing faculty and controlling institution.
10. AGENCY - a facility outside the framework
		  of the school which provides educational experiences for the student.
11. TYPES OF APPROVAL
a. PREREQUISITE - granted as permission to
		  proceed in establishing a school of nursing.
b. INITIAL - granted to the school when the
		  curriculum is developed and readiness to admit students is
		  demonstrated.
c FULL - granted to
		  the school which provides evidence that minimum requirements are met.
d. CONTINUED FULL - granted to the school
		  which continues to meet the minimum requirements.
e. CONDITIONAL - serves to warn the school of
		  deviations from mandatory requirements affecting the quality of the
		  school.
12. SURVEY - a
		  visit to determine compliance with minimum requirements.
13. APPROVED/ACCREDITED - refers to an agency
		  or institution which has met the requirements established by a recognized
		  national, regional, state or professional body.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.93-001 - Chapter Five - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Regs

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INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
A. These regulations are adopted and approved
		  by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing under the authority of the State of
		  Arkansas.
B. These regulations
		  govern the educational and experience requirements and practice standards for
		  nurses practicing in the expanded role of Certified Registered Nurse
		  Anesthetist as defined in Arkansas Code Annotated, Section
		  17-86-302.
C. Pronouns indicating gender refer to
		  persons of both sexes.
SECTION I
DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions
			 apply:
A.
BOARD
- the
		  Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
B.
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST
- a nurse with current
		  licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Arkansas, who is prepared for
		  advanced nursing practice by appropriate education and clinical experience, and
		  who holds a current license as a certified registered nurse anesthetist in the
		  State of Arkansas.
C.
C.R.N.A.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
D.
COLLABORATION
- a process in
		  which the certified registere &.T-iurse anesthetist, practicing in an
		  expanded role, and the physician or dentist work together with each
		  contributing his area of expertise.
E.
GULDELINES
- written
		  documentation outlining the steps to be followed by a nurse practicing in the
		  expended role for handling a particular medical situtation or resolving a
		  medical problem.
F.
INSTITUTION
- any place where a C.R.N.A. is practiding.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.93-002 - General Provisions

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CHAPTER ONE
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION I
PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
A.
PURPOSE
1. ARKANSAS NURSE
		  PRACTICE ACT - Requires that any person who practices or offers to practice
		  professional nursing, nurse anesthesia, registered nurse practitioner, nurse
		  midwifery, practical nursing or psychiatric technician nursing for compensation
		  be licensed and submit evidence that he/she is qualified to so practice and
		  shall be licensed as hereinafter provided,
2. ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING -
		  Established by the Arkansas Nurse Practice for the implementation of the
		  statute by carrying on the licensing and educational functions for
		  professional, practical and psychiatric technician nursing.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.93-003 - Registered Nurse Licensure

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CHAPTER TWO
REGISTERED NURSE LICENSURE
SECTION I
LICENSURE AS A REGISTERED
		  NURSE
A.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Good moral character.
2. Completion of an approved high school
		  course of study or the equivalent as determined by the appropriate educational
		  agency.
3. Completion of the
		  required approved professional nursing education program.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.93-004 - Practical Nurse Licensure

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CHAPTER
		  SEVEN
PRACTICAL NURSE LICENSURE
SECTION I
LICENSURE AS A LICENSED
		  PRACTICAL NURSE
A.
LICENSURE
		  QUALIFICATIONS
1. Good moral
		  character.
2. Completion of an
		  approved high school course of study or the equivalent as determined by the
		  appropriate educational agency.
3.
		  Completion of a prescribed curriculum in a state approved school of practical
		  nursing with a diploma or certificate therefrom. The State Board may waive the
		  graduation requirement if the Board determines the applicant to be otherwise
		  qualified according to established criteria.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.93-005 - Rules of Procedure

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CHAPTER
		  ELEVEN
RULES OF PROCEDURE
SECTION
		  I
RULES UNDER THE NURSE PRACTICE ACT AND NOTICE
A.
RULES UNDER THE NURSE PRACTICE
		  ACT
This exposition of the Rules of Procedure formulated under the
			 Administrative Procedure Act, as amended, ACA §
										25-15-201 et
			 seq, does not effect a repeal of the provisions of the nurse practice act, its
			 amendments and related laws, except insofar as these Rules of Procedure were
			 formulated under provisions of law which specifically contravenes provisions of
			 the nurse practice act, its amendments and related laws.
B.
NOTICE-HEARING
Any such rule shall be made or amended only after a hearing upon
			 notice as set forth in these Rules of Procedure.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.93-006 - Chapter 1, Section II, General Matters, Subsection J

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CHAPTER ONE
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION I
PURPOSE AND
		  DEFINITIONS
A.
PURPOSE
1.
ARKANSAS NURSE PRACTICE ACT
-
		  Requires that any person who practices or offers to practice professional
		  nursing, nurse anesthesia, registered nurse practitioner, nurse midwifery,
		  practical nursing or psychiatric technician nursing for compensation be
		  licensed and submit evidence that he/she is qualified to so practice and shall
		  be licensed as hereinafter provided.
2.
ARKANSAS STATE
BOARD OF
		  NURSING - Established by the Arkansas Nurse Practice for the implementation of
		  the statute by carrying on the licensing and educational functions for
		  professional, practical and psychiatric technician nursing.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.94-001 - Chapter 11 - The Nurse Practice Act and Notice - Hearing

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CHAPTER ELEVEN
RULES OF PROCEDURE
SECTION I
RULES UNDER THE NURSE
		  PRACTICE ACT AND NOTICEC - HEARING
A.
RULES UNDER THE NURSE PRACTICE ACT
This exposition of the Rules of Procedure formulated under the
			 Administrative Procedure Act, as amended, ACA &
			 25-15-201 et
			 seq, does not effect a repeal of the provisions of the nurse practice act, its
			 amendments and related laws, except insofar as these Rules of Procedure were
			 formulated under provisions of law which specifically contravenes provisions of
			 the nurse practice act, its amendments and related laws.
B.
NOTICE - HEARING
Any such rule shall be made or amended only after a hearing upon
			 notice as set forth in these Rules of Procedure.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.94-002 - Chapter 9 - Psychiatric Technician Nurse Licensure

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SECTION I
LICENSURE AS A LICENSED
		  PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN NURSE
A.
LICENSURE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Good
		  moral character.
2. Completion of
		  an approved high school course of study or the equivalent as determined by the
		  appropriate educational agency.
3.
		  Completion of a prescribed curriculum in a state approved program for the
		  preparation of psychiatric technician nurses with a diploma or certificate
		  therefrom. The State Board may waive the graduation requirement if the Board
		  determines the applicant to be otherwise qualified according to established
		  criteria.
4. The Arkansas State
		  Board of Nursing may refuse to admit to the examination any candidate and
		  refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration to any applicant if the
		  license, certificate or registration of such person has been revoked or
		  suspended or placed on probation and not reinstated by the jurisdiction which
		  took such action.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.94-003 - Chapter 6 - Nurse Midwife Regulations

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INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
A. These regulations are adopted and approved
		  by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing under the authority of the State of
		  Arkansas.
B. These regulations
		  govern the educational and experience requirements and practice standards for
		  nurses practicing in the expanded role of nurse midwife as defined in Arkansas
		  Code Annotated, Section 17-86-502.
C. Pronouns indicating gender refer to
		  persons of both sexes.
SECTION I
DEFINITION OF TERMS
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions
			 apply:
A.
BOARD
- the
		  Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
B.
NURSE MIDWIFE (NMJ)
- a person possessing the qualifications for a
		  registered nurse in the State of Arkansas who is certified as a nurse midwife
		  by the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) or the equivalent as defined
		  by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
C.
CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE (CNM)
- a person educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery, who
		  possesses evidence of certification according to the requirements of the
		  American College of Nurse Midwives, and holds current licenses as a registered
		  nurse and as a certified nurse midwife in the State of Arkansas.
D.
NURSE MIDWIFERY
- the
		  management and monitoring of care of essentially normal women and newborns:
		  antepartally, intrapartally, postpartally. This occurs within a health care
		  system which provides for medical consultation, management, and referral and is
		  in accord with ACNM Standards for the Practice of Nurse Midwifery.
E.
HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
- any
		  place where a nurse midwife is practicing.
F.
GUIDELINES
- written
		  documentation outlining the protocol to be followed by a nurse midwife for
		  handling a particular medical situation or resolving a medical
		  problem.
G.
CONSULTATION
- the process of collaboration.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.94-004 - Chapter 2 - Registered Nurse Licensure

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SECTION
		  I
LICENSURE AS A REGISTERED NURSE
A.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Good moral character.
2. Completion of an approved high school
		  course of study or the equivalent as determined by the appropriate educational
		  agency.
3. Completion of the
		  required approved professional nursing education program.
4. The Arkansas State Board of Nursing may
		  refuse to admit to the examination any candidate and refuse to issue a license,
		  certificate or registration to any applicant if the license, certificate or
		  registration of such person has been revoked or suspended or placed on
		  probation and not reinstated by the jurisdiction which took such
		  action.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.94-005 - Chapter 7 - Practical Nurse Licensure

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SECTION
		  I
LICENSURE AS A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
A.
LICENSURE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Good moral character.
2. Completion of an approved high school
		  course of study or the equivalent as determined by the appropriate educational
		  agency.
3. Completion of a
		  prescribed curriculum in a state approved school of practical nursing with a
		  diploma or certificate therefrom. The State Board may waive the graduation
		  requirement if the Board determines the applicant to be otherwise qualified
		  according to established criteria.
4. The Arkansas State Board of Nursing may
		  refuse to admit to the examination any candidate and refuse to issue a license,
		  certificate or registration to any applicant if the license, certificate or
		  registration of such person has been revoked or suspended or placed on
		  probation and not reinstated by the jurisdiction which took such
		  action.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.94-006 - Chapter 5 - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Regulations

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INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
A. These regulations are adopted and approved
		  by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing under the authority of the State of
		  Arkansas.
B. These regulations
		  govern the educational and experience requirements and practice standards for
		  nurses practicing in the expanded role of Certified Registered Nurse
		  Anesthetist as defined in Arkansas Code Annotated, Section
		  17-86-302.
C. Pronouns indicating gender refer to
		  persons of both sexes.
SECTION I
DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions
			 apply:
A.
BOARD
- the
		  Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
B.
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST
- a nurse with current
		  licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Arkansas, who is prepared for
		  advanced nursing practice by appropriate education and clinical experience, and
		  who holds a current license as a certified registered nurse anesthetist in the
		  State of Arkansas.
C.
C.R.N.A.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
D.
COLLABORATION
- a process in
		  which the certified registered nurse anesthetist, practicing in an expanded
		  role, and the physician or dentist work together with each contributing his
		  area of expertise.
E.
GUIDELINES
- written documentation outlining the steps to be followed by
		  a nurse practicing in the expanded role for handling a particular medical
		  situation or resolving a medical problem.
F.
INSTITUTION
- any place where
		  a C.R.N.A. is practicing.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.94-007 - Chapter 4 - Registered Nurse Practitioner Regulations

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SECTION I
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
A.
REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER
A registered nurse practitioner is an individual with current
			 licensure as a registered nurse in Arkansas who has acquired added knowledge,
			 skills and attitudes through a specifically organized program of study and
			 clinical experience designed for advanced nursing practice and approved by the
			 Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
B.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Practice under the supervision of a qualified preceptor in the
			 actual care of a consumer of health services.
C.
DOCUMENTATION
Written proof or evidence to substantiate factual claims or
			 statements of a nature satisfactory to the Board.
D.
QUALIFIED PRECEPTOR
A currently licensed registered nurse practitioner with either
			 three years nurse practitioner experience or a master's degree in nursing, or a
			 currently licensed physician who supports the concept of the expanded role of
			 the nurse. The functions of the preceptor include supervision, teaching, and
			 evaluation of student performance in the appropriate health care
			 setting.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.95-001 - Rules and Regulations, Chapters 1-10

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CHAPTER
		  ONE
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION
		  I
PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
A.
PURPOSE
1.
ARKANSAS NURSE PRACTICE ACT
-
		  Requires that any person who practices or offers to practice professional
		  nursing, advanced practice nursing, registered nurse practitioner nursing,
		  practical nursing or psychiatric technician nursing for compensation be
		  licensed and submit evidence that he/she is qualified to so practice and shall
		  be licensed as hereinafter provided.
2.
ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF
		  NURSING
- Established by the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act for the
		  implementation of the statute by carrying on the licensing, disciplinary and
		  educational functions for professional, advanced practice, registered nurse
		  practitioner, practical and psychiatric technician nursing.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.96-002 - Chapter 4 - Advanced Practice Nursing

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SECTION
		  I
SCOPE OF PRACTICE
The advanced practice nurse shall practice in a manner consistent
			 with the definition of the practice of advanced practice nursing set forth in
			 Ark. Code Ann. &
			 17-87-102(3).(A)(B)(C)(D),
			 and in accordance with the scope of practice defined by the appropriate
			 national certifying body and the standards set forth in these regulations. The
			 advanced practice nurse may provide health care for which the APN is
			 educationally prepared and for which competence has been attained and
			 maintained.
SECTION II
QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE
Advanced practice nurse (APN) licensure shall be designated in
			 one of the four categories below. Current registered nurse licensure in
			 Arkansas is required for all categories of advanced practice licensure. APN
			 categories and their respective qualifications are:
A.
ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER
		  (ANP)
1. Successful completion of an
		  organized program of nursing education that prepares nurses for the advanced
		  practice role of advanced nurse practitioner; and
2. Current certification as a nurse
		  practitioner by a nationally recognized certifying body which meets the
		  requirements of Section
		  VII of
		  this Chapter.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.96-003 - Chapter 10 - Assessment of Fees

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A.
COLLECTION OF FEES
The Board shall collect the following fees.
1.
LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION
		  APPLICATION
Fifty five dollars ($55.00) for registered nurse, practical nurse
			 or psychiatric technician nurse licensure by examination.
2.
LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT
		  APPLICATION
Seventy-Five dollars ($75.00) for licensure by endorsement as a
			 registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed psychiatric technician
			 nurse.
3.
TEMPORARY
		  PERMIT APPLICATION
a. Ten dollars
		  ($10.00) for a temporary permit to practice as an advanced practice nurse while
		  awaiting the results of a certification examination.
b. Ten dollars ($10.00) for a temporary
		  permit to practice as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed
		  psychiatric technician nurse while awaiting endorsement.
4.
INITIAL LICENSURE/RENEWAL
		  APPLICATION
Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for initial licensure or renewal of
			 licensure as a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, registered nurse
			 practitioner,
licensed
practical nurse or licensed psychiatric
			 technician nurse.
5.
CERTIFICATE OF PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY APPLICATION
Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for a certificate of prescriptive
			 authority.
6.
LAPSED
		  LICENSURE REINSTATEMENT APPLICATION
Thirty dollars ($30.00) for reinstatement of lapsed licensure as
			 a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, licensed psychiatric technician
			 nurse, registered nurse practitioner or advanced practice nurse.
7.
CERTIFICATION
		  APPLICATION
Twenty dollars ($20.00) for a certified statement that a
			 registered nurse, registered nurse practitioner, advanced practice nurse,
			 licensed practical nurse or licensed psychiatric technician nurse is licensed
			 in this state.
8.
DUPLICATE CREDENTIAL APPLICATION
Five dollars ($5.00) credential fee for a duplicate license or
			 certificate.
9.
REPLACEMENT LICENSE APPLICATION
Five dollars ($5.00) for a replacement license following a name
			 change.
10.
REINSTATEMENT APPLICATION
Ten dollars ($10.00) for reinstatement from inactive
			 status.
11.
CERTIFIED COPY OF RECORDS
Five dollars ($5.00) for a certified copy of records
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.96-005 - Chapter 4 - Advanced Practice Nursing

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SECTION
		  I
SCOPE OF PRACTICE
The advanced practice nurse shall practice in a manner consistent
			 with the definition of the practice of advanced practice nursing set forth in
			 Ark. Code Ann. &
			 17-87-102(3).(A)(B)(C)(D),
			 and in accordance with the scope of practice defined by the appropriate
			 national certifying body and the standards set forth in these regulations. The
			 advanced practice nurse may provide health care for which the APN is
			 educationally prepared and for which competence has been attained and
			 maintained.
SECTION II
QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE
Advanced practice nurse (APN) licensure shall be designated in
			 one of the four categories below. Current registered nurse licensure in
			 Arkansas is required for all categories of advanced practice licensure. APN
			 categories and their respective qualifications are:
A.
ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER
		  (ANP)
1. Successful completion of an
		  organized program of nursing education that prepares nurses for the advanced
		  practice rote of advanced nurse practitioner; and
2. Current certification as a nurse
		  practitioner by a nationally recognized certifying body which meets the
		  requirements of Section
		  VII of
		  this Chapter.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.96-006 - Chapter 10 - Assessment of Fees

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A.
COLLECTION OF FEES
The Board shall collect the following fees.
1.
LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION
		  APPLICATION
Fifty five dollars ($55.00) for registered nurse, practical nurse
			 or psychiatric technician nurse licensure by examination.
2.
LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT
		  APPLICATION
Seventy-Five dollars ($75.00) for licensure by endorsement as a
			 registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed psychiatric technician
			 nurse.
3.
TEMPORARY
		  PERMIT APPLICATION
a. Ten dollars
		  ($10.00) for a temporary permit to practice as an advanced practice nurse while
		  awaiting the results of a certification examination.
b. Ten dollars ($10.00) for a temporary
		  permit to practice as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed
		  psychiatric technician nurse while awaiting endorsement.
4.
INITIAL LICENSURE/RENEWAL
		  APPLICATION
Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for initial licensure or renewal of
			 licensure as a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, registered nurse
			 practitioner, licensed practical nurse or licensed psychiatric technician
			 nurse.
5.
CERTIFICATE OF PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY APPLICATION
Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for a certificate of prescriptive
			 authority.
6.
LAPSED
		  LICENSURE REINSTATEMENT APPLICATION
Thirty dollars ($30.00) for reinstatement of lapsed licensure as
			 a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, licensed psychiatric technician
			 nurse, registered nurse practitioner or advanced practice nurse.
7.
CERTIFICATION
		  APPLICATION
Twenty dollars ($20.00) for a certified statement that a
			 registered nurse, registered nurse practitioner, advanced practice nurse,
			 licensed practical nurse or licensed psychiatric technician nurse is licensed
			 in this state.
8.
DUPLICATE CREDENTIAL APPLICATION
Five dollars ($5.00) credential fee for a duplicate license or
			 certificate.
9.
REPLACEMENT LICENSE APPLICATION
Five dollars ($5.00) for a replacement license following a name
			 change.
10.
REINSTATEMENT APPLICATION
Ten dollars ($10.00) for reinstatement from inactive
			 status.
11.
CERTIFIED COPY OF RECORDS
Five dollars ($5.00) for a certified copy of records
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.97-002 - Chapter 4: Licensure of Advanced Practice Nursing

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SECTION I
SCOPE OF PRACTICE
The advanced practice nurse shall practice in a manner consistent
			 with the definition of the practice of advanced practice nursing set forth in
			 Ark. Code Ann. &
			 17-87-102(3).(A)(B)(C)(D),
			 and in accordance with the scope of practice defined by the appropriate
			 national certifying body and the standards set forth in these regulations. The
			 advanced practice nurse may provide health care for which the APN is
			 educationally prepared and for which competence has been attained and
			 maintained.
SECTION II
QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE
Advanced practice nurse (APN) licensure shall be designated in
			 one of the four categories below. Current registered nurse licensure in
			 Arkansas is required for all categories of advanced practice licensure. APN
			 categories and their respective qualifications are:
A.
ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER
		  (ANP)
1. Successful completion of an
		  organized program of nursing education that prepares nurses for the advanced
		  practice role of advanced nurse practitioner; and
2. Current certification as a nurse
		  practitioner by a nationally recognized certifying body which meets the
		  requirements of Section
		  VII of
		  this Chapter.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.97-003 - Chapter 6: Minimum Requirements for Nursing Education Programs

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SECTION I
APPROVAL
This chapter presents the Minimum Requirements established by the
			 Arkansas State Board of Nursing for nursing education programs that lead to
			 licensure.
The Requirements are purposefully designed broad in scope to be
			 applicable to all programs. Some programs, however, require specific criteria
			 and those are so indicated in each section as appropriate under the heading
			 variation.
The Board of Nursing has the authority to grant or withdraw any
			 type of approval status from any nursing education program based upon
			 compliance with these minimum requirements.
A.
PURPOSES
1. Promote the safe practice of nursing by
		  establishing and maintaining Minimum Requirements for nursing education
		  programs.
2. Provide graduates of
		  RIM, LPN, and LPTN programs assurance of eligibility to apply for admission to
		  the applicable examination for licensure, and provide graduates of APN programs
		  a basis to take an ASBN approved certification examination in a category of
		  advanced practice nursing.
3. Set
		  forth the criteria to approve new and established educational programs leading
		  to licensure.
4. Insure quality of
		  nursing education programs.
5.
		  Facilitate the decision making process regarding nursing education programs
		  approval.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.97-004 - Chapter 7: Rules of Procedure

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SECTION
		  I
RULES UNDER THE NURSE PRACTICE ACT AND NOTICE -
		  HEARlNG
A.
RULES UNDER THE
		  NURSE PRACTICE ACT
This exposition of the Rules of Procedure formulated under the
			 Administrative Procedure Act, as amended, ACA &
			 25-15-201 et
			 seq, does not effect a repeal of the provisions of the nurse practice act, its
			 amendments and related laws, except insofar as these Rules of Procedure were
			 formulated under provisions of law which specifically contravenes provisions of
			 the nurse practice act, its amendments and related laws.
B.
NOTICE-HEARING
Any such rule shall be made or amended only after a hearing upon
			 notice as set forth in these Rules of Procedure.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.97-005 - Chapter 8: Assessment of Fees

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A.
COLLECTION OF FEES
The Board shall collect the following fees.
1.
LICENSURE By EXAMINATION
		  APPLICATION
Fifty five dollars ($55.00} for registered nurse, practical nurse
			 or psychiatric technician nurse licensure by examination.
2.
LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT
		  APPLICATION
Seventy-Five dollars ($75.00} for licensure by endorsement as a
			 registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed psychiatric technician
			 nurse.
3.
TEMPORARY
		  PERMIT APPLICATION
a. Ten dollars
		  ($10.00} for a temporary permit to practice as an advanced practice nurse while
		  awaiting the results of a certification examination.
b. Ten dollars ($10.00) for a temporary
		  permit to practice as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed
		  psychiatric technician nurse while awaiting endorsement.
4.
RENEWAL APPLICATION
Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for renewal of licensure as a
			 registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, registered nurse practitioner,
			 licensed practical nurse or licensed psychiatric technician nurse.
5.
CERTIFICATE OF
		  PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY APPLICATION
Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for a certificate certificate of
			 prescriptive authority.
6.
LAPSED LICENSURE REINSTATEMENT APPLICATION
Thirty dollars ($30.00} for reinstatement of lapsed licensure as
			 a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, licensed psychiatric technician
			 nurse, registered nurse practitioner or advanced practice nurse.
7.
CERTIFICATION
		  APPLICATION
Twenty dollars ($20.00) for a certified statement that a
			 registered nurse, registered nurse practitioner, advanced practice nurse,
			 licensed practical nurse or licensed psychiatric technician nurse is licensed
			 in this state.
8.
DUPLICATE CREDENTIAL APPLICATION
Five dollars ($5.00) credential fee for a duplicate license or
			 certificate.
9.
REPLACEMENT LICENSE APPLICATION
Five dollars ($5.00) for a replacement license following a name
			 change.
10.
REINSTATEMENT APPLICATION
Ten dollars ($10.00) for reinstatement from inactive
			 status.
11.
CERTIFIED COPY OF RECORDS
Five dollars ($5.00) for a certified copy of records
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.97-006 - Chapter 7: Rules of Procedure - Section I thru Section XV

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SECTION I
RULES UNDER THE NURSE PRACTICE ACT AND NOTICE - HEARING
A.
RULES UNDER THE NURSE PRACTICE
		  ACT
This exposition of the Rules of Procedure formulated under the
			 Administrative Procedure Act, as amended, ACA &
			 25-15-201 et
			 seq, does not effect a repeal of the provisions of the nurse practice act, its
			 amendments and related laws, except insofar as these Rules of Procedure were
			 formulated under provisions of law which specifically contravenes provisions of
			 the nurse practice act, its amendments and related laws.
B.
NOTICE - HEARING
Any such rule shall be made or amended only after a hearing upon
			 notice as set forth in these Rules of Procedure.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.97-007 - Chapter 7: Rules of Procedure - Section I thru Section XV

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, June, 2024
SECTION I
RULES UNDER THE NURSE PRACTICE ACT AND NOTICE - HEARING
A.
RULES UNDER THE NURSE PRACTICE
		  ACT
This exposition of the Rules of Procedure formulated under the
			 Administrative Procedure Act, as amended, ACA &
			 25-15-201 et
			 seq, does not effect a repeal of the provisions of the nurse practice act, its
			 amendments and related laws, except insofar as these Rules of Procedure were
			 formulated under provisions of law which specifically contravenes provisions of
			 the nurse practice act, its amendments and related laws.
B.
NOTICE - HEARING
Any such rule shall be made or amended only after a hearing upon
			 notice as set forth in these Rules of Procedure.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.97-008 - Chap. 4: Advanced Practice Nursing - Scope of practice; Qual. for licensure; Licensure; Lost/stolen/de-stroyed credentials; Name/address change; Standard of nursing practice; Prof. certif. programs; Prescriptive authority; Prescriptive auth. advisory comm

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SECTION I
SCOPE OF PRACTICE
The advanced practice nurse shall practice in a manner consistent
			 with the definition of the pratice of advanced practice nursing set forth in
			 Ark. Code Ann. &
			 17-87-102(3).(A)(B)(C){D),
			 and in accordance with the scope of practice defined by the appropriate
			 national certifying body and the standards set forth in these regulations. The
			 advanced practice nurse may provide health care for which the APN is
			 educationally prepared and for which competence has been attained and
			 maintained.
SECTION II
QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE
Advanced practice nurse (APN) licensure shall be designated in
			 one of the four categories below. Current registered nurse licensure in
			 Arkansas is required for all categories of advanced practice licensure. APN
			 categories and their respective qualifications are:
A.
ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER
		  (ANP)
1. Successful completion of an
		  organized program of nursing education that prepares nurses for the advanced
		  practice role of advanced nurse practitioner; and
2. Current certification as a nurse
		  practitioner by a nationally recognized certifying body which meets the
		  requirements of Section
		  VII of
		  this Chapter.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.97-010 - Chapter 1: General Provisions - Sec. 1) Purpose & Authority; Sec. 2) The practice of nursing; Section III; Sec. 4) Definition of terms; Sec. 5) General matters; Sec. 6) Administration

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SECTION
		  I
PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
A.
PURPOSE
1.
ARKANSAS NURSE PRACTICE ACT
- Requires that any person who practices or offers to practice professional
		  nursing, advanced practice nursing, registered nurse practitioner nursing,
		  practical nursing or psychiatric technician nursing for compensation be
		  licensed and submit evidence that he/she is qualified to so practice and shall
		  be licensed as hereinafter provided.
2.
ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF
		  NURSING
- Established by the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act for the
		  implementation of the statute by carrying on the licensing, disciplinary and
		  educational functions for professional, advanced practice, registered nurse
		  practitioner, practical and psychiatric technician nursing.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.97-011 - Chapter 4: Licensure of Advance Practice Nursing - Section I thru Section IX

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, June, 2024
SECTION I
SCOPE OF PRACTICE
The advanced practice nurse shall practice in a manner consistent
			 with the definition of the practice of advanced practice nursing set forth in
			 Ark. Code Ann. &
			 17-87-102(3).(A){B)(C)(D),
			 and in accordance with the scope of practice defined by the appropriate
			 national certifying body and the standards set forth in these regulations. The
			 advanced practice nurse may provide health care for which the APN is
			 educationally prepared and for which competence has been attained and
			 maintained.
SECTION II
QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE
Advanced practice nurse (APN) licensure shall be designated in
			 one of the four categories below. Current registered nurse licensure in
			 Arkansas is required for all categories of advanced practice licensure. APN
			 categories and their respective qualifications are:
A.
ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER
		  (ANP)
1. Successful completion of an
		  organized program of nursing education that prepares nurses for the advanced
		  practice role of advanced nurse practitioner; and
2. Current certification as a nurse
		  practitioner by a nationally recognized certifying body which meets the
		  requirements of Section
		  VII of
		  this Chapter.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.97-012 - Chapter 6: Minimum Requirements for Nursing Education Programs - Sec. I ) Approval; Sec. II ) Program Requirements; Sec. III ) Change of Controlling Institution; Sec. IV ) Closing a Nursing Pro-gram

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, June, 2024
SECTION I
APPROVAL
This chapter presents the Minimum Requirements established by the
			 Arkansas State Board of Nursing for nursing education programs that lead to
			 licensure.
The Requirements are purposefully designed broad in scope to be
			 applicable to all programs. Some programs, however, require specific criteria
			 and those are so indicated in each section as appropriate under the heading
			 variation.
The Board of Nursing has the authority to grant or withdraw any
			 type of approval status from any nursing education program based upon
			 compliance with these minimum requirements.
A.
PURPOSES
1. Promote the safe practice of nursing by
		  establishing and maintaining Minimum Requirements for nursing education
		  programs.
2. Provide graduates of
		  RN, LPN, and LPTN programs assurance of eligibility to apply for admission to
		  the applicable examination for licensure, and provide graduates of APN programs
		  a basis to take an ASBN approved certification examination in a category of
		  advanced practice nursing.
3. Set
		  forth the criteria to approve new and established educational programs leading
		  to licensure.
4. Insure quality of
		  nursing education programs.
5.
		  Facilitate the decision making process regarding nursing education programs
		  approval.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.97-013 - Chapter 8: Assessment of Fees - A.) Collection of Fees; B.) Refund of Fees

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, June, 2024
A.
COLLECTION OF FEES
The Board shall collect the following fees.
1.
LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION
		  APPLICATION
Fifty five dollars {$55.00) for registered nurse, practical nurse
			 or psychiatric. technician nurse licensure by examination.
2.
LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT
		  APPLICATION
Seventy-Five dollars ($75.00) for licensure by endorsement as a
			 registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed psychiatric technician
			 nurse.
3.
TEMPORARY
		  PERMIT APPLICATION
a. Ten dollars
		  ($10.00) for a temporary permit to practice as an advanced practice nurse while
		  awaiting the results of a certification examination.
b. Ten dollars ($10.00) for a temporary
		  permit to practice as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed
		  psychiatric technician nurse while awaiting endorsement.
4.
RENEWAL APPLICATION
Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for renewal of licensure as a
			 registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, registered nurse practitioner,
			 licensed practical nurse or licensed psychiatric technician nurse.
5.
CERTIFICATE OF
		  PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY APPLICATION
Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for a certificate of prescriptive
			 authority.
6.
LAPSED
		  LICENSURE REINSTATEMENT APPLICATION
Thirty dollars ($30.00) for reinstatement of lapsed licensure as
			 a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, licensed psychiatric technician
			 nurse, registered nurse practitioner or advanced practice nurse.
7.
CERTIFICATION
		  APPLICATION
Twenty dollars ($20.00) for a certified statement that a
			 registered nurse, registered nurse practitioner, advanced practice nurse,
			 licensed practical nurse or licensed psychiatric technician nurse is licensed
			 in this state.
8.
DUPLICATE CREDENTIAL APPLICATION
Five dollars ($5.00) credential fee for a duplicate license or
			 certificate.
9.
REPLACEMENT LICENSE APPLICATION
Five dollars ($5.00) for a replacement license following a name
			 change.
10.
REINSTATEMENT APPLICATION
Ten dollars ($10.00) for reinstatement from inactive
			 status.
11.
CERTIFIED COPY OF RECORDS
Five dollars ($5.00) for a certified copy of records
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 067 - Board of Nursing › Rule 067.00.97-014 - Chapter 1: General Provisions - Sec. 1) Purpose & Authority; Sec. 2) The practice of nursing; Section III; Sec. 4) Definition of terms; Sec. 5) General matters; Sec. 6) Administration

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SECTION
		  I
PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
A.
PURPOSE
1.
ARKANSAS NURSE PRACTICE ACT
- Requires that any person who practices or offers to practice professional
		  nursing, advanced practice nursing, registered nurse practitioner nursing,
		  practical nursing or psychiatric technician nursing for compensation be
		  licensed and submit evidence that he/she is qualified to so practice and shall
		  be licensed as hereinafter provided.
2.
ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF
		  NURSING
- Established by the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act for the
		  implementation of the statute by carrying on the licensing, disciplinary and
		  educational functions for professional, advanced practice, registered nurse
		  practitioner, practical and psychiatric technician nursing.