The Board is authorized to:
- (1) adopt and revise rules not inconsistent with . . . the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act; [59 O.S. Section 567.4(F)]
- (2) prescribe standards for education programs preparing persons for licensure to practice practical nursing, registered nursing, or advanced practice registered nursing; or for certification as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant;
- (3) provide for surveys of such education programs;
- (4) approve such education programs for the preparation for licensure to practice practical nursing, registered nursing, or advanced practice registered nursing; or for certification as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant; as shall meet the requirements of this statute and of the Board;
- (5) deny, or withdraw approval of education programs for failure to meet or maintain prescribed standards required by this statute and by the Board;
- (6) examine applicants for licensure, certification, and/or recognition; and issue, renew, and reinstate the licenses, certificates, and recognitionsfor duly qualified applicants;
- (7) establish requirements for licensure to practice practical nursing, registered nursing, or advanced practice registered nursing, and requirements for certification to practice as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant;
- (8) conduct hearings upon charges calling for disciplinary action; and
- (9) provide consultation, conduct conferences, forums, studies and research on nursing education and practice.
- (10) approve the agency's budget and authorize disbursement of the funds by the Executive Director.
Amended at 8 Ok Reg 3575, eff 9-20-91 (emergency)
Amended at 9 Ok Reg 2099, eff 6-11-92
Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1745, eff 7-1-01
Amended at 25 Ok Reg 1413, eff 7-1-08
Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1024, eff 7-1-10
Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1615, eff 7-12-12