Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024
Section 10.27.21.03 - Authorization to PracticeA. An individual may be certified as:(1) A registered nurse forensic nurse examiner-adult (RN-FNE-A);(2) A registered nurse forensic nurse examiner-pediatric (RN-FNE-P); or(3) A registered nurse forensic nurse examiner-adult/pediatric (RN-FNE-AP).B. An applicant applying for certification to practice as an RN-FNE-A, RN-FNE-P or RN-FNE-AP shall: (1) Either: (a) Hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse in Maryland; or(b) Have a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing;(2) Have at least 18 months of continuous clinical experience as a registered nurse;(3) Complete a training program that includes a standardized curriculum approved by the Board and designed for the RN-FNE-A;(4) Complete in full the application for certification in the category selected; and(5) Pay all fees established by the Board in COMAR 10.27.01.02B.C. In addition to the requirements listed in §B of this regulation, an applicant applying for certification as an RN-FNE-P or RN-FNE-AP shall complete a training program that includes the following standardized curricula approved by the Board: (1) The standardized curriculum designed for the RN-FNE-A; and(2) The standardized curriculum designed for the RN-FNE-P.D. A registered nurse who has been certified by the Board as a SAFE on or after December 13, 1999 may be certified to practice as an RN-FNE-A, RN-FNE-P, or RN-FNE-AP if the individual: (1) Submits a form required by the Board attesting that the individual has:(a) Served in the role of SAFE for 200 hours in the previous 12 months;(b) Obtained a total of 8 education clock hours in forensic science or forensic nursing in the previous 12 months;(c) Completed three sexual assault evidentiary examinations in the previous 12 months with respect to: (i) Adults and individuals 13 years old or older if applying for RN-FNE-A;(ii) Children who are younger than 13 years old if applying for RN-FNE-P; or(iii) Each category, if applying for RN-FNE-AP, for a total of six examinations; and(2) Complies with all other requirements of this chapter.E. The Board shall:(1) Maintain an up-to-date list of all RNs certified to practice as RN-FNEs in the State; and(2) Include on the RN's license an indication that the licensee is certified to practice as an RN-FNE, and a designation of the RN-FNE's area of specialization.Md. Code Regs. 10.27.21.03
Regulations .03 adopted effective April 28, 2003 (30:8 Md. R. 542); amended effective 44:4 Md. R. 254, eff. 2/27/2017; amended effective 45:18 Md. R. 834, eff. 9/10/2018