SECTION 485:1-1-1. Functions

  The Board is authorized to:

(1)   adopt and revise rules not inconsistent with . . . the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act; [59 O.S. Section 567.4(F)]

(2)   prescribe standards for education programs preparing persons for licensure to practice practical nursing, registered nursing, or advanced practice registered nursing; or for certification as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant;

(3)   provide for surveys of such education programs;

(4)   approve such education programs for the preparation for licensure to practice practical nursing, registered nursing, or advanced practice registered nursing; or for certification as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant; as shall meet the requirements of this statute and of the Board;

(5)   deny, or withdraw approval of education programs for failure to meet or maintain prescribed standards required by this statute and by the Board;

(6)   examine applicants for licensure, certification, and/or recognition; and issue, renew, and reinstate the licenses, certificates, and recognitionsfor duly qualified applicants;

(7)   establish requirements for licensure to practice practical nursing, registered nursing, or advanced practice registered nursing, and requirements for certification to practice as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant;

(8)   conduct hearings upon charges calling for disciplinary action; and

(9)   provide consultation, conduct conferences, forums, studies and research on nursing education and practice.

(10)   approve the agency's budget and authorize disbursement of the funds by the Executive Director.

[Source: Amended at 8 Ok Reg 3575, eff 9-20-91 (emergency); Amended at 9 Ok Reg 2099, eff 6-11-92; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1745, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 1413, eff 7-1-08; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1024, eff 7-1-10; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1615, eff 7-12-12]