5999.1 For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings ascribed:

Act - Health Occupation Revision Act of 1985 ('Act'), effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1201.01 et seq.).

Applicant - a person applying for a license to practice as a nurse-practitioner under this chapter.

Board - the Board of Nursing, established by § 204 of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1202.04.

Certificate - a certificate to practice as a nurse practitioner under this chapter.

Certified nurse practitioner - a registered nurse trained in an educational program and certified by a recognized national certification organization to provide healthcare services who, when functioning within the authorized scope of practice, is qualified to assume primary responsibility for the care of patients.

Clinical practice - the routine application of the principles of a nurse-practitioner to the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the maintenance of health.

Graduate - an individual who has graduated from a post-basic nursing education program for preparation to practice as a nurse practitioner.

Supervisor - a registered nurse-practitioner certified under the Act who is responsible for the supervision of a student, graduate, or applicant.

5999.2 The definitions in § 4099 of chapter 40 of this title are incorporated by reference into and are applicable to this chapter.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 3505, 3512 (May 12, 1989); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 11751 (December 27, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 7228 (July 23, 2004).