SECTION 485:10-13-1. Conditions of employment

(a)   Any person who practices or offers to practice nursing or represents himself or herself as a licensed nurse, (excluding federal employment) shall possess a valid Oklahoma license.

(b)   Any individual offering to practice advanced practice registered nursing as an CNP, CNS, CNM, CRNA, shall possess a valid Oklahoma license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse issued by the Board.

(c)   A valid temporary license shall be required in lieu of a full certificate of licensure.

(d)   Any person employed as a Nurse Administrator, as defined in these rules, shall possess a valid license to practice nursing in Oklahoma, except as otherwise provided by law.

(e)   If the term "doctor" is used by a licensed nurse holding the appropriate educational credentials, such usage must be in accordance with 59 O.S. Supp. 2009, §725.1, et seq.

[Source: Amended at 8 Ok Reg 3579, eff 9-20-91 (emergency); Amended at 9 Ok Reg 2103, eff 6-11-92; Amended at 12 Ok Reg 1463, eff 5-25-95; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1439, eff 7-1-07; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1024, eff 7-1-10; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1615, eff 7-12-12]