D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5899
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meaning ascribed:
Act - Health Occupation Revision Act of 1985 ("Act"), effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1201.01 et seq.).
Applicant - a person applying for a license to practice as a certified nurse-midwife under this chapter.
Board - the Board of Nursing, established by § 204 of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1202.04.
Certificate - a certificate to practice as a nurse-midwife under this chapter.
Certified nurse-midwife - a registered nurse trained in an educational program to provide nurse-midwifery services, exercise independent judgment, and assume primary responsibility for the care of patients.
Clinical practice - the routine application of the principles of nurse-midwifery to the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the maintenance of health.
Graduate - an individual who has graduated from a post-basic nursing education program for nurse midwifery.
Supervisor - means a certified nurse-midwife who is responsible for the supervision of a student, graduate, or applicant.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5899