Okla. Admin. Code § 485:1-1-1 - Functions

The Boardis 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.

Notes

Okla. Admin. Code § 485:1-1-1

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