2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 71-17,118 — Terms, defined.

Section 71-17,118
Terms, defined.

For purposes of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice Act:

(1) Approved certifying body means a national certification organization which (a) is approved by the board, (b) certifies qualified licensed registered nurses for advanced practice, (c) has eligibility requirements related to education and practice, and (d) offers an examination in an area of practice which meets psychometric guidelines and tests approved by the board;

(2) Board means the Board of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses;

(3) Clinical nurse specialist means a registered nurse who meets the requirements of section 71-17,119 and who holds a certificate issued under the Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice Act; and

(4) Department means the Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure.

Source:

Laws 2005, LB 256, § 2

~Revised Statutes Supplement, 2006