1. (a) An APRN who has completed post-master’s education for an additional nursing specialty shall:

   1. (1) Submit a request for permission to practice in the new certification area;
   2. (2) Submit evidence of eligibility to sit for the new certification exam from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing-approved certifying body;
   3. (3) Immediately cease practicing in the specialty upon notification of failure of the exam;
   4. (4) Submit results of the certification in the additional specialty directly from the certifying body; and
   5. (5) Submit an official transcript or document from a nursing education program that meets the qualifications in 17 CAR § 123-201 verifying the date and degree or certificate conferred.

2. (b) An APRN who has prescriptive authority shall:

   1. (1) Prescribe only for patients covered by the original specialty while awaiting additional specialty results; and
   2. (2) Submit a collaborative practice agreement that includes the additional certification.

Codification Notes: “APRN” means advanced practice registered nurse. This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "HISTORY: Amended: October 1, 2017 Amended: December 29, 2018"