Section 36-9A-1 - Definition of termsTerms as used in this chapter mean:
(1) "Approved program," an educational program of study which meets the requirements established by this chapter and by the board;(2) "Board," the South Dakota Board of Nursing;(3) "License," the written authorization by the board required to practice the specialties of certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife;(4) "Certified nurse midwife," a provider duly authorized under this chapter to practice the nursing specialty of nurse midwifery as defined in § 36-9A-13;(5) "Certified nurse practitioner," a provider duly authorized under this chapter to practice the specialty of nurse practitioner as defined in § 36-9A-12;(6) "Collaboration," the act of communicating pertinent information or consulting with a licensed physician or other licensed health care provider with each provider contributing the provider's respective expertise to optimize the overall care delivered to the patient;(7) "Advanced practice registered nurse," or "APRN," a person licensed by the board in the role of a certified nurse practitioner or a certified nurse midwife;(8) A collaborative agreement, as used in this chapter, means a written mutual agreement between a licensee who has not met the required one thousand forty practice hours and a physician, licensed pursuant to SDCL 36-4, or a certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife licensed under this chapter.SL 1979, ch 256, § 1; SL 1995, ch 218, § 1; SL 1999, ch 192, §11; SL 2014, ch 180, §14; SL 2017, ch 171, §1.Amended by S.L. 2017, ch. 171,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2017.Amended by S.L. 2014, ch. 180,s. 14, eff. 7/1/2014.