Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 35, August 30, 2024
Section 19-7-2 - Definitions2.1. "Advanced Practice Registered Nurse" (APRN) means a registered nurse who has acquired advanced clinical knowledge and skills preparing him or her to independently provide direct and indirect care to patients, who has completed a board approved graduate-level education program and who has passed a board approved national certification examination.2.2. "Certification or Recertification" means a designation by a national certifying body recognized by the Board indicating the individual has completed the requirements necessary to earn such designation.2.3. "Unencumbered" means a professional license has no current disciplinary action and no restrictions on practice through disciplinary action or other requirements.