1. (a) An individual who applies for licensure reinstatement who has been out of practice for more than two (2) years shall provide evidence of passing an APRN refresher course approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing or an extensive orientation, which shall include a minimum of two hundred (200) hours, in the appropriate advanced practice role and population focus that includes a supervised clinical component by a qualified preceptor who meets the following requirements:

   1. (1) Holds an active unencumbered APRN or physician license;
   2. (2) Is in current practice in the advanced role and population focus; and
   3. (3) Functions as a supervisor and teacher and evaluates the individual’s performance in the clinical setting.
2. (b) For those licensees applying for licensure reinstatement following disciplinary action, compliance with all board licensure requirements as well as any specified requirements set forth in the board’s discipline order is required.

Codification Notes: “APRN” means advanced practice registered nurse.