[Revised 09-14-2020]
(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.
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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.
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