Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-9-.09

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

Section 610-X-9-.09 - Authorization For Practice As A Clinical Nurse Specialist

(1) The Board of Nursing may grant approval for advanced practice nursing as a clinical nurse specialist to applicants who meet the requirements of Chapter 610-X-9-.07 and .08.

(2) Only those registered nurses whose credentials have been approved by the Board may hold themselves out to be clinical nurse specialists, use the designation "CNS" or use titles to imply that they are clinical nurse specialists.

(3) The advanced practice approval shall expire on the same date as the registered nurse license or on the expiration date of the licensee's national certification, whichever occurs first.

(4) Clinical nurse specialists shall renew approval for practice at the time of registered nurse license renewal. Approval for practice may be continued each biennium at the time of renewal of the registered nurse license upon verification of meeting the requirements of Rule 610-X-9-.07 and paying the advanced practice renewal fee(s).

(5) Failure to meet the renewal requirements shall result in lapse of advanced practice approval.

(6) A nurse who fails to attain or maintain certification in the appropriate area of practice shall:

(a) Immediately notify the Board.

(b) Not practice as or use the title of clinical nurse specialist until approved by the Board.

(7) Practicing as a clinical nurse specialist subsequent to expiration of advanced practice approval shall result in disciplinary action pursuant to Chapter 610-X-8.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-9-.09

Filed September 29, 1982. Amended: Filed: June 6, 1986; effective July 11, 1986. Repealed: Filed: June 20, 1996; effective July 25, 1996. New Rule: Filed: June 20, 1996; effective July 25, 1996. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 25, 2003; effective September 29, 2003. Amended: Filed May 14, 2007; effective June 18, 2007.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No. 07, April 29, 2016, eff. 6/6/2016.

Author: Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-21-84.