(a) The advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) must:
- (1) Be licensed and in good standing in the state in which services are provided;
- (2) Have completed an accredited graduate level advanced practice registered nursing education program approved by the board of nursing in the state in which services are provided; and
- (3) Possess a current national certification by a national certifying body recognized by the board of nursing in the state in which services are provided.
- (b) APRN services are limited to the scope of practice defined in 59 O.S. § 567.3a and corresponding administrative rules at Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 485:10-5-1 through 485:10-16-9. Rules regarding certified nurse midwives are referenced in OAC 317:30-5-225. APRNs who practice in states other than Oklahoma must be appropriately licensed in the state in which they practice. In addition, all providers must have a current contract on file with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.
Added at 12 Ok Reg 751, eff 1-5-95 through 7-14-95 (emergency)
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3131, eff 7-27-95
Amended at 16 Ok Reg 141, eff 10-14-98 (emergency)
Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1429, eff 5-27-99
Amended at 23 Ok Reg 264, eff 10-3-05 (emergency)
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1359, eff 5-25-06
Amended at 24 Ok Reg 2087, eff 6-25-07
Amended at 34 Ok Reg 612, eff 9-1-17
Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1512, eff 9-14-20