- (a) The advanced practice registered nurse shall practice in a manner consistent with the definition of the practice of advanced practice registered nursing set forth in Arkansas Code § 17-87-102(4) – (8) and in accordance with the scope of practice defined by the appropriate national certifying body and the standards set forth in this part.
(b) The advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) may provide health care for which:
- (1) The APRN is educationally prepared; and
- (2) Competence has been attained and maintained.