1. (1) Any Registered Nurse applying for initial licensure, after July 1, 2006, as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse shall submit, with a completed application, documentation of national certification by a national nursing specialty board identified in subsection 64B9-4.002(2), F.A.C.

2. (2) If the certification is by a specialty board that meets the requirements set forth in subsection 64B9-4.002(3), F.A.C., the applicant must submit one of the following:

   1. (a) A copy of the original or recertification specialty board certificate;
   2. (b) Such other documentary proof which evidences certification by an appropriate specialty board, or
   3. (c) Verification from the specialty association of certification.

Rulemaking Authority 464.006, 464.012 FS. Law Implemented 464.012 FS. History–New 8-31-80, Amended 10-6-82, Formerly 21O-11.25, Amended 3-19-87, Formerly 21O-11.025, 61F7-4.004, Amended 5-29-96, 2-12-97, Formerly 59S-4.004, Amended 4-5-00, 11-2-10, 1-3-12, 5-17-16, 10-9-16, 5-11-17, 9-14-17, 3-12-20.