[Revised 09-01-17]
The Advanced Practice Nurse must be a registered nurse in good standing with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, and have acquired knowledge and clinical skills through the completion of a formal program of study approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Registration and have obtained professional certification through the appropriate National Board recognized by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Advanced Practice Nurse services are limited to the scope of their practice as defined in 59 O.S. 567.3a and corresponding rules and regulations at OAC 485:10-5-1 through 10-16-9. Rules regarding Certified Nurse Midwives are referenced in OAC 317:30-5-225. Advanced Practice Nurses 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.