THESE RULES WERE REPEALED IN THEIR ENTIRETY – 
NEW RULES ADOPTED IN THEIR PLACE

CHAPTER XIV

Rules and Regulations to Register Professional Nurses
Qualified to Engage in Advanced Practice

STATEMENT OF BASIS AND PURPOSE

The rules contained in this Chapter are adopted pursuant to authority granted the Board of Nursing by C.R.S.  1994, 12-38-108(1)(j) and specifically authorized by C.R.S.  1994, 12-38-111.5.  These rules are adopted to implement the Board's authority to register professional nurses qualified to engage in advanced practice and are further adopted to set forth the requirements and procedures for being so registered.

I.	DEFINITIONS

1.1	The abbreviation of “Advanced Practice Nurse”, “A.P.N.”, may be used as an 
umbrella term.  Areas of specialty are identified as "Certified Nurse Midwife" which is abbreviated as "C.N.M."; "Clinical Nurse Specialist" which is abbreviated as "C.N.S."; Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist" which is abbreviated as "C.R.N.A."; and "Nurse Practitioner" which is abbreviated as "N.P.".  

1.2	Nationally accredited education program is defined as the entire program 
which prepares a Registered Nurse for advanced practice.  Pursuant to C.R.S. 12-38-111.5(4)(c), on or after July 1, 2008, the requirements for inclusion in the advanced practice registry shall include the successful completion of a graduate degree in the appropriate specialty.

1.3	National certification examination means an examination administered by 
a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

II.	EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES' 
REGISTRATION ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 1995 UNTIL JULY 1, 2008.

2.1	An applicant to be registered as a Certified Nurse Midwife must meet the 
standards for education and certification established by the American College of Nurse- Midwives (ACNM) or its designee.  Documentation required shall be ACNM confirmation of certification.

2.2	An applicant to be registered as a Clinical Nurse Specialist must either
 (1) complete a nationally accredited educational program which confers a graduate degree in a clinical nursing specialty or (2) pass a national advanced practice certification examination.  Documentation required shall be a transcript of the conferred degree or verification of national advanced practicecertification.

2.3	An applicant to be registered as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist must 
complete a program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists’ (AANA) Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program and pass the national certification examination as administered by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.  Documentation required shall be AANA confirmation of certification or recertification. 

2.4	An applicant to be registered as a Nurse Practitioner must either
(1) complete a nationally accredited educational program for Nurse Practitioners or (2) pass a national advanced practice certification examination.  Documentation required shall be transcripts or other written proof of progam completion or national advanced practice certification.

III.	Other requirements which must be completed are:

3.1	Possession of an active, current Colorado license as a Professional Nurse,
without current disciplinary sanctions.

3.2	Submission of application on Board approved form(s).

3.3	Payment of application fee.

3.4	The Board reserves the right to evaluate documentation of education, 
examination, certification, and/or experience provided by an applicant and establish the area of specialty it deems appropriate.

IV.	General Policies Relating to Registration.

	4.1	The Program Administrator of the Board has delegated authority 
to register and to renew qualified applicants during the period between board meetings.

4.2	Renewal of registration.

a.	All registrations shall be renewed at the time the holder renews the
registered nurse license.  All advanced practice registrations are invalid if not renewed on that date.
	
	b.	Renewals postmarked after the expiration date of the Registered Nurse
license may be assessed a penalty fee.

	c.	A canceled check or a receipt from the Board shall be considered 
proof of renewal until the renewed registration is received.

4. 3	An applicant who does not complete the registration process within one year of 
the date of application shall complete the application process again including payment of the application fee and all document submission.