The certified registered nurse practitioner shall practice in accordance with national standards and functions identified by the appropriate specialty-certifying agency as recognized by the Board of Nursing and as congruent with Alabama law.

Author: Patricia E. Shaner, Attorney for the Board of Medical Examiners

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-24-53, 34-21-85.

History: New Rule: Filed August 25, 2003; effective September 29, 2003.