D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5999
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings ascribed:
Act - Health Occupation Revision Act of 1985 ("Act"), effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1201.01 et seq.).
Applicant - a person applying for a license to practice as a nurse-practitioner under this chapter.
Board - the Board of Nursing, established by § 204 of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1202.04.
Certificate - a certificate to practice as a nurse practitioner under this chapter.
Certified nurse practitioner - a registered nurse trained in an educational program and certified by a recognized national certification organization to provide healthcare services who, when functioning within the authorized scope of practice, is qualified to assume primary responsibility for the care of patients.
Clinical practice - the routine application of the principles of a nurse-practitioner to the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the maintenance of health.
Graduate - an individual who has graduated from a post-basic nursing education program for preparation to practice as a nurse practitioner.
Supervisor - a registered nurse-practitioner certified under the Act who is responsible for the supervision of a student, graduate, or applicant.
The definitions in § 4099 of chapter 40 of this title are incorporated by reference into and are applicable to this chapter.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5999