1. A. All applicants for a license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse shall be subject to Section 567.8 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

2. B. An applicant for an initial license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse shall:

   1. 1. Submit a completed written application and appropriate fees as established by the Board;
   2. 2. Hold a current Registered Nurse license in this state;
   3. 3. Have completed an advanced practice registered nursing education program in one of the four advanced practice registered nurse roles and a specialty area recognized by the Board. Effective January 1, 2016, the applicant shall have completed an accredited graduate level advanced practice registered nursing education program in at least one of the following population foci: family/individual across the lifespan, adult-gerontology, neonatal, pediatrics, women’s health/gender-related, or psychiatric/mental health;
   4. 4. Be currently certified in an advanced practice specialty certification consistent with educational preparation and by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; and
   5. 5. Provide any and all other evidence as required by the Board in its rules.

3. C. The Board may issue a license by endorsement to an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensed under the laws of another state if the applicant meets the qualifications for licensure in this state. An applicant by endorsement shall:

   1. 1. Submit a completed written application and appropriate fees as established by the Board;
   2. 2. Hold a current Registered Nurse license in this state;
   3. 3. Hold recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in a state or territory;
   4. 4. Have completed an advanced practice registered nursing education program in one of the four roles and a specialty area recognized by the Board. Effective January 1, 2016, the applicant shall have completed an accredited graduate level advanced practice registered nursing education program in at least one of the following population foci: family/individual across the lifespan, adult-gerontology, neonatal, pediatrics, women’s health/gender-related, or psychiatric/mental health;
   5. 5. Be currently certified in an advanced practice specialty certification consistent with educational preparation and by a national certifying body recognized by the Board;
   6. 6. Meet continued competency requirements as set forth in Board rules; and
   7. 7. Provide any and all other evidence as required by the Board in its rules.
4. D. An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license issued under this section shall be renewed concurrently with the registered nurse license provided that qualifying criteria continue to be met.
5. E. The Board may reinstate a license as set forth in Board rules.

Laws 2011, HB 1275, c. 101, § 3, eff. November 1, 2011.