Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-9-.11

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 610-X-9-.11 - Notice Requirements

(1) Clinical nurse specialists as defined by statute and regulation shall submit to the Board, immediately upon receipt:

(a) Evidence of current national certification by national certifying agency recognized by the Board in the clinical specialty consistent with educational preparation and appropriate to the area of practice.

(i) Upon successful completion of the initial certification examination.

(ii) At the time of renewal of advanced practice approval.

(iii) Upon recertification by the national certifying agency.

(2) Failure to provide evidence of current national certification prior to the expiration date of the existing certification on file with the Board shall result in lapse of approval to practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and may result in disciplinary action pursuant to Chapter 610-X-8.

Author: Board of Nursing

Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-9-.11

Filed September 29, 1982. Repealed: Filed: June 20, 1996; effective July 25, 1996. New Rule: Filed: June 20, 1996; effective July 25, 1996. Amended: Filed: March 26, 1998; effective April 30, 1998. Repealed: Filed: August 25, 2003; effective September 29, 2003. New Rule: Filed: May 14, 2007; effective June 18, 2007.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-21-85, 34-21-90.