S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:03.01:01

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024

Section 20:48:03.01:01 - Application for licensure

An applicant for licensure as a clinical nurse specialist shall file with the board a written application that contains the following:

(1) Evidence that the applicant has completed an advanced practice program in nursing that awards or confers a graduate degree, post graduate degree, or post graduate certificate, with a major in the role and population focus area of clinical nurse specialist, and is accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accrediting agency approved by the United States Department of Education. If the program does not have national accreditation, the program must be board approved in order to meet licensure requirements. An applicant who does not meet the requirement, who holds an active, unencumbered license as a clinical nurse specialist in another state, may request review of educational qualifications to meet licensure qualifications in this state;

(2) Evidence that the applicant has passed a board-approved nationally recognized certification examination which is specific to the applicant's advanced practice registered nurse role and educational preparation, and maintains current certification;

(3) The fee required in chapter 20:48:06;

(4) Evidence of holding an unencumbered South Dakota registered nurse license or privilege to practice;

(5) A set of fingerprints on a standard card provided by the board for the purpose of obtaining a state and federal criminal background check through the Division of Criminal Investigation. An authorization and release form must be signed by the applicant authorizing the release of the criminal history record to the board. The fingerprint card, authorization and release form, and fee for the criminal background check must accompany the application for licensure. A permanent license may not be issued until the criminal background check is complete.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:03.01:01

22 SDR 61, effective 11/7/1995; 26 SDR 174, effective 7/4/2000; 33 SDR 43, effective 9/12/2006; 41 SDR 12, effective 7/31/2014; 48 SDR 040, effective 10/5/2021

General Authority: SDCL 36-9-21(1), 36-9-86.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-86, 36-9-97.