4723-9-05 Standards and procedures for obtaiing an externship certificate to prescribe.

(A) To obtain an externship certificate to prescribe a certified nurse-midwife, certified nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist, who meets the qualifications set forth in sections 4723.431 and 4723.482 of the Revised Code and this chapter, shall submit:

(1) A completed application on a form specified by the board which includes evidence of having successfully completed the advanced pharmacology course as set forth in rule 4723-9-03 of the Administrative Code;

(2) Evidence of holding both a current, valid license to practice nursing as a registered nurse and a current, valid certificate of authority issued under section 4723.41 of the Revised Code to practice as a certified nurse-midwife, certified nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist;

(3) Documentation of a collaborative practice with a supervising physician who has agreed to the practice agreement; and

(4) An application fee of fifty dollars.

(B) The externship certificate to prescribe shall be considered current for one year following issuance of the certificate by the board unless the certificate is suspended or revoked by the board.

(C) An externship certificate to prescribe may be extended for an additional year if the nurse submits evidence satisfactory to the board of continued participation in an externship as set forth in rule 4723-9-04 of the Administrative Code.

Effective: 02/01/2006

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/14/2005 and 10/01/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 4723.50

Rule Amplifies: 4723.48, 4723.482, 4723.484

Prior Effective Dates: 2/1/2002