A registered nurse practitioner is a licensed professional nurse prepared in the manner stated herein who provides direct care to individuals, families and other groups in a variety of settings, including homes, hospitals, offices, industry, schools and other institutions and health care settings. The service provided by the nurse practitioner is directed toward the delivery of primary, secondary and tertiary care which focuses on the achievement and maintenance of optimal functions in the population. The nurse practitioner engages in independent decision making about the nursing care needs of clients and collaborates with health professionals and others in making decisions about other health care needs. The practitioner plans and institutes health care programs as a member of the health care team. The nurse practitioner is directly accountable and responsible to the recipient for the quality of care rendered.
Regulations which apply to registered nurses are hereby incorporated by reference.
The RNP shall, upon request of the Board, provide documentation outlining the extent of nurse practitoners, and required supervision of nurse practitioners, and the accompanying responsibilities of collaborating physicians.
The registered nurse practitioner shall demonstrate competence in any act or procedure delegated by the collaborating physician.
Up to, including and terminating after November 30, 2000:
In addition to current licensure as a registered nurse, the information submitted to the Board shall include:
Up to, including and terminating after November 30, 2000:
067.00.00 Ark. Code R. 003