(a) Interim approval may be granted by the board pending completion of the application process for a period not to exceed 90 days. Extensions of the interim approval period shall not be granted.
- (1) The registered nurse seeking interim approval as an advanced practice nurse must complete documentation provided by the board verifying that he/she meets all requirements of this chapter and has completed and mailed the appropriate documents to the educational program or organization for completion.
- (2) A letter shall be issued by the board granting interim approval.
- (3) An applicant is eligible for interim approval one time only per specialty and role.
- (b) An applicant who submits a request for waiver from the requirements of the rules as set forth in §221.4 (relating to Full Authorization to Practice) and §221.5 (relating to Provisional Authorization) of this chapter shall not be eligible for interim approval.
- (c) If an applicant is deemed ineligible for advanced practice authorization, the interim approval will be rescinded immediately, effective on the date the notice is sent by mail. The applicant must cease holding him/herself out as or using titles to imply that he/she is an advanced practice nurse.
Source Note:The provisions of this §221.6 adopted to be effective February 25, 2001, 26 TexReg 1509.