Student Nurse Apprentice/Apprentice: An individual who:

Is currently enrolled in a Board approved nursing education program.

Has obtained basic fundamental validation of nursing skills from the nursing educational program.

Is employed by a licensed healthcare facility where the apprenticeship is to be performed, and

Is actively engaged in a registered apprenticeship, pursuant to the Alabama Industry Recognized and Registered Apprenticeship Program Act.

Author: Alabama Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-21-2.1.

History: New Rule: Published January 31, 2022; effective March 17, 2022. Amended: Published November 30, 2022; effective January 14, 2023.