Authority: IC 25-23-1-7

Affected: IC 16-21; IC 25-23-1-1

Sec. 3. (a) "Advanced practice nurse" means a registered nurse holding a current license in Indiana who:

1. (1) has obtained additional knowledge and skill through a formal, organized program of study and clinical experience, or its equivalent, as determined by the board;

2. (2) functions in an expanded role of nursing at a specialized level through the application of advanced knowledge and skills to provide healthcare to individuals, families, or groups in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to:

   1. (A) homes;
   2. (B) institutions;
   3. (C) offices;
   4. (D) industries;
   5. (E) schools;
   6. (F) community agencies;
   7. (G) private practice;
   8. (H) hospital outpatient clinics; and
   9. (I) health maintenance organizations; and
3. (3) makes independent decisions about the nursing needs of clients.

(b) The three (3) categories of advanced practice nurses as defined in IC 25-23-1-1 are as follows:

1. (1) Nurse practitioner as defined in section 4 of this rule.
2. (2) Certified nurse-midwife as defined in 848 IAC 3-1.
3. (3) Clinical nurse specialist as defined in section 5 of this rule.

(Indiana State Board of Nursing; 848 IAC 4-1-3; filed Jul 29, 1994, 5:00 p.m.: 17 IR 2874; readopted filed Nov 21, 2001, 10:23 a.m.: 25 IR 1329; readopted filed Jul 19, 2007, 12:54 p.m.: 20070808-IR-848070058RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:22 a.m.: 20131225-IR-848130284RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:21 p.m.: 20191225-IR-848190187RFA; readopted filed Jul 31, 2024, 1:06 p.m.: 20240828-IR-848230831RFA)