The board of nursing shall restrict the issuance of the specialty license to the registered nurse who has submitted evidence of specialization within a defined area of nursing practice.

Applicants for specialty practice registered nurse licensure must:

1. Possess a current license to practice as a registered nurse in North Dakota or a compact state;

2. Submit evidence of experiential expertise gained through the clinical aspect of coursework or employment or submit evidence of additional educational preparation in continuing education programs or formal education in a board-approved program;

3. Submit evidence of current certification by a national certifying body in the specific area of nursing practice;

4. Submit a completed notarized application and pay the fee of one hundred twenty-five dollars;

5. Submit a scope of practice statement for review and approval by the board; and

6. Submit other activities as approved by the board.

History: Effective June 1, 2002; amended effective July 1, 2008; July 1, 2020.

General Authority: NDCC 43-12.1-08

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-12.1-09(2)(f)