Me. Stat. tit. 32 § 2201-A

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684

Section 2201-A - Qualifications for advanced practice registered nurse

An applicant for approval to practice advanced practice registered nursing shall submit to the board written evidence verified by oath that the applicant: [1995, c. 379, §7(NEW); 1995, c. 379, §11(AFF).]

1.License. Holds a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in this State;

[1995, c. 379, §7(NEW); 1995, c. 379, §11(AFF).]

2. Education. Has successfully completed a formal education program that is acceptable to the board in an advanced nursing specialty area; and

[1995, c. 379, §7(NEW); 1995, c. 379, §11(AFF).]

3. Credential. Holds a current certification credential for advanced nursing from a national certifying body whose certification program is acceptable to the board.

[1995, c. 379, §7(NEW); 1995, c. 379, §11(AFF).]

A registered professional nurse who is approved by the board to practice in accordance with former section 2102, subsection 2, paragraph B on the effective date of this section is considered to have met the requirements of subsections 2 and 3. [1995, c. 379, §7(NEW); 1995, c. 379, §11(AFF).]

32 M.R.S. § 2201-A

1995, c. 379, § 11 (AFF) . 1995, c. 379, § 7 (NEW) .