1. (a) A participant shall be discharged from the ATD program upon:

   1. (1) Successful completion of all terms and conditions of the ATD program contract; or
   2. (2) Demonstration of noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

2. (b) If discharged from the ATD program for noncompliance, the participant shall immediately:

   1. (1) Surrender their licensure or certification;
   2. (2) Accept a consent agreement; or
   3. (3) Be scheduled for an Arkansas State Board of Nursing hearing.

3. (c) Participation in the ATD program does not preclude the board from commencing any disciplinary action against a participant who:

   1. (1) Is discharged from the ATD program; or
   2. (2) Receives additional complaints.

4. (d) A participant may transfer to another state’s alternative program if it is:

   1. (1) Substantively similar; and
   2. (2) Approved by the Arkansas ATD program director.
5. (e) If the participant voluntarily withdraws from the program, he or she shall immediately surrender his or her license or certification.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "HISTORY: Adopted: January 1, 2018 Amended: June 15, 2024"