6099.1 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 §8 3-1201.01 et seq.).

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

Clinical practice - the routine application of the principles of clinical nurse specialist 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 clinical nurse specialist.

Nationally recognized certifying body - is one that offers a national certification examination in the specialty area of advanced nursing practice, utilizes standards and principles of the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS), and provides a mechanism for evaluating continued competency in the specialty area of nursing practice.

Supervisor - means a certified clinical nurse specialist who is responsible for the supervision of a student, graduate, or applicant.

6099.2 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 49 DCR 11771 (December 27, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 7228 (July 23, 2004).