Information System

a. Levels of access

i. The Public shall have access to nurse licensure information limited to: a. the nurse's name,

b. jurisdiction(s) of licensure, c. license expiration date(s),

d. licensure classification(s) and status(es),

e. public emergency and final disciplinary actions, as defined by contributing state authority, and f. the status of multi-state licensure privileges.

ii. Non-party state Boards shall have access to all Information System data except current significant investigative information and other information as limited by contributing party state authority.

iii. Party state Boards shall have access to all Information System data contributed by the party states and other information as limited by contributing non-party state authority. (Statutory basis: 7G)

b. The licensee may request in writing to the home state Board to review the data relating to the licensee in the Information System. In the event a licensee asserts that any data relating to him or her is inaccurate, the burden of proof shall be upon the licensee to provide evidence that substantiates such claim. The Board shall verify and within ten (10) business days correct inaccurate data to the Information System. (Statutory basis: 7G)

c. The Board shall report to the Information System within ten (10) business days

i. disciplinary action, agreement or order requiring participation in alternative programs or which limit practice or require monitoring (except agreements and orders relating to participation in alternative programs required to remain nonpublic by contributing state authority),

ii. dismissal of complaint, and

iii. changes in status of disciplinary action, or licensure encumbrance. (Statutory basis: 7B)

d. Current significant investigative information shall be deleted from the Information System within ten (10) business days upon report of disciplinary action, agreement or order requiring participation in alternative programs or agreements which limit practice or require monitoring or dismissal of a complaint. (Statutory basis: 7B, 7F)

e. Changes to licensure information in the Information System shall be completed within ten (10) business days upon notification by a Board. (Statutory basis: 7B, 7F)

R4-19-312. Practice Requirement

A. The Board shall not issue a license or renew the license of an applicant who does not meet the applicable requirements in subsections (B), (C), and (D).

B. An applicant for licensure by endorsement or renewal shall either have completed a post-licensure nursing program or practice nursing at the applicable level of licensure for a minimum of 960 hours in the five years before the date on which the application is received. This requirement is satisfied if the applicant verifies that the applicant has:

1. Completed a post-licensure nursing education program at a school that is accredited under R4-19-201(A) and obtained a degree, or an advanced practice certificate in nursing within the past five years; or

2. Practiced for a minimum of 960 hours within the past five years where the nurse:

a. Worked for compensation or as a volunteer, as a licensed nurse in the United States or an international jurisdiction, and performed one or more acts under A.R.S. § 32-1601(20) as an RN if applying for RN renewal or licensure or A.R.S. § 32- 1601(16) as an LPN if applying for LPN renewal or licensure; or

b. Held a position for compensation or as a volunteer in the United States or an international jurisdiction that required or recommended, in the job description, the level of licensure being sought or renewed; or

c. Engaged in clinical practice as part of an RN-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Masters, Doctoral or Nurse Practitioner program.

C. Care of family members does not meet the requirements of subsection (B)(2) unless the applicant submits evidence: 1. That the applicant is providing care as part of a medical foster home; or

2. That the specific care provided by the applicant was:

a. Ordered by another health care provider who is authorized to prescribe and was responsible for the care of the patient, b. The type of care would typically be authorized by a third-party payer, and

c. The care was documented and reviewed by the health care provider.

D. An applicant for licensure by either examination or endorsement, who is a graduate of a nursing program located in the U.S. or its territories and does not meet the requirements of subsection (B), shall have completed the clinical portion of a pre-licensure nursing program within two years of the date of licensure. Examination applicants who were previously licensed in an international jurisdiction shall meet the applicable requirements of subsection (B) or (E).

E. A licensee or applicant who fails to satisfy the requirements of subsection (B) or (D), shall submit evidence of satisfactory completion of a Board-approved refresher or competency program. The Board may issue a temporary license stamped “for refresher course only” to any applicant who meets all requirements of this Article except subsection (B) or (D) and provides evidence of applying for enrollment in a Board-approved refresher or competency program.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 792, effective April 3, 2004 (Supp. 04-1). Pursuant to authority of A.R.S. § 41-1011(C), Laws 2012, Ch. 152, § 1, provides for A.R.S. references to be corrected to reflect the renumbering of definitions. Therefore the A.R.S. citations in subsection (B)(2)(a) were updated. Agency request filed July 12, 2012, Office

File No. M12-242 (Supp. 12-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 1308, effective July 6, 2013 (Supp. 13-2).

R4-19-313. Background

A. All applicants convicted of a sexual offense involving a minor or performing a sexual act against the will of another person shall be subject to a Board order under A.R.S. § 32-1664(F) and R4-19-405 unless the individual is precluded from licensure under A.R.S. §

32-1606(B)(17). If the evaluation identifies sexual behaviors of a predatory nature, the Board shall deny licensure or renewal of licensure.

B. All individuals reporting a substance use disorder in the last five years may be subject to a Board order for an evaluation under A.R.S. § 32-1664(F) and R4-19-405 to determine safety to practice.

C. The Board may order the evaluation of other individuals on a case-by-case basis under A.R.S. § 32-1664(F) and R4-19-405. Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 1308, effective July 6, 2013 (Supp. 13-2).