The Board proposes this rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and add new language to clarify the requirements for documentation.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Nursing

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
64B9-4.004: Requirements for Documentation
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes this rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and add new language to clarify the requirements for documentation.
SUMMARY: The rule amendment will delete unnecessary language and add new language to clarify the requirements for documentation.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 464.006, 464.012 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 464.012 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Joe R. Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B9-4.004 Requirements for Documentation.

(1) A Registered Nurse applying for initial certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner shall submit with a completed application file with the Department an “Initial Application for Certification As An Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner,” Form DOH-NUR 105 (9/97), effective 4-5-00, incorporated herein by reference, and available from the Board office, and provide the Board with the following:

(a) Documentation acceptable to the Board that the educational program attended meets the program guidelines stipulated in subsections 64B9-4.003(1) and (2), F.A.C.

(b) Proof acceptable to the Board of satisfactory completion of the educational program which shall consist of:

1. An official Registrar’s copy of the applicant’s transcript shall be sent directly to the Board from the school and shall denote successful completion of the formal post-basic program or awarding of the masters’ degree in a nursing clinical specialty.

2. A verification form prescribed by the Board submitted by the director of the advanced nursing program indicating successful completion with the official school seal.

3. Documentation which demonstrates compliance with subsection 64B9-4.003(2), F.A.C.

4.3. Such other documentary proof which evidences completion.

(c) Documentation of national certification by a national nursing specialty board identified in subsection 64B9-4.002(3) or documentation of certification by a specialty board that meets the requirements set forth in subsection 64B9-4.002(4), by submitting: If the applicant is required to be nationally certified, one of the following shall also be submitted:

1. A notarized true and correct copy of the original or recertification specialty board certificate.

2. Such other documentary proof which evidences certification by an appropriate specialty board.

3. Verification from the specialty association of certification.

(2) A Registered Nurse applying for certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the category of certified nurse midwife, shall file the appropriate application form with the Department and provide the Board with the following:

(a) Documentation that the specialty board meets requirements stipulated in Rule 64B9-4.002, F.A.C., or proof of certification by an appropriate specialty board recognized by the Board in subsection 64B9-4.002(4), F.A.C.

(b) Proof of certification by a specialty Board recognized by the Board shall consist of one of the following.

1. The original specialty certificate.

2. A notarized true and correct copy of the current specialty certificate.

3. Such other documentary proof specialty which evidences certification by an appropriate specialty Board.

4. Verification from the specialty association of certification.

(c) Documentation acceptable to the Board as set forth in section (1)(b) of this rule which demonstrates compliance with subsection 64B9-4.003(2), F.A.C.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 464.006, 464.012 FS. Law Implemented 464.012 FS. History–New 8-31-80, Amended 10-6-82, Formerly 21O-11.25, Amended 3-19-87, Formerly 21O-11.025, 61F7-4.004, Amended 5-29-96, 2-12-97, Formerly 59S-4.004, Amended 4-5-00,_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Nursing
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Nursing
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 11, 2010
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: July 23, 2010