(14) means the State Board of Nursing for South ‘Board’ Carolina. (15) means an ‘Boardapproved credentialing organization’ organization that offers a certification examination in a specialty area of nursing practice, establishes scope and standards of practice statements, and provides a mechanism for evaluating continuing competency in a specialized area of nursing practice which has been approved by the board. (16) means every day except Saturdays, ‘Business days’ Sundays, and legal holidays. (17) means the withdrawal or invalidation of an ‘Cancellation’ authorization to practice that was issued to an ineligible person either in error or based upon a false, fraudulent, or deceptive representation in the application process. (18) of a registered nurse means approval by an ‘Certification’ established body, other than the board, but recognized by the board, that recognizes the unique, minimal requirements of specialized areas of nursing practice. Certification requires completion of a recognized formal program of study and specialty board examination, if the specialty board exists, and certification of competence in nursing practice by the certifying agency. (19) or means an advanced ‘Certified NurseMidwife’ ‘CNM’ practice registered nurse who holds a degree in the master’s specialty area and provides nursemidwifery management of health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, women’s postpartum, care of the newborn, family planning, and gynecological needs of women. (20) Nurse Anesthetist’ or means ‘Certified Registered ‘ CRNA’ an advanced practice registered nurse who: (a) has successfully completed an advanced, organized formal CRNA education program at the level accredited by master’s the national accrediting organization of this specialty area and that is recognized by the board; (b) is certified by a boardapproved national certifying organization; and (c) demonstrates advanced knowledge and skill in the delivery of anesthesia services. A CRNA must practice in accordance with approved written guidelines developed under supervision of a licensed physician or dentist or approved by the medical staff within the facility where practice privileges have been granted. (21) Nurse or means an advanced ‘Clinical Specialist’ ‘CNS’ practice registered nurse who is a clinician with a high degree of
(14) ‘Board’ means the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. (15) ‘Boardapproved credentialing organization’ means an organization that offers a certification examination in a specialty area of nursing practice, establishes scope and standards of practice statements, and provides a mechanism for evaluating continuing competency in a specialized area of nursing practice which has been approved by the board. (16) ‘Business days’ means every day except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. (17) ‘Cancellation’ means the withdrawal or invalidation of an authorization to practice that was issued to an ineligible person either in error or based upon a false, fraudulent, or deceptive representation in the application process. (18) ‘Certification’ of a registered nurse means approval by an established body, other than the board, but recognized by the board, that recognizes the unique, minimal requirements of specialized areas of nursing practice. Certification requires completion of a recognized formal program of study and specialty board examination, if the specialty board exists, and certification of competence in nursing practice by the certifying agency. (19) ‘Certified NurseMidwife’ or ‘CNM’ means an advanced practice registered nurse who holds a master’s degree in the specialty area and provides nursemidwifery management of women’s health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, care of the newborn, family planning, and gynecological needs of women. (20) ‘Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist’ or ‘ CRNA’ means an advanced practice registered nurse who: (a) has successfully completed an advanced, organized formal CRNA education program at the master’s level accredited by the national accrediting organization of this specialty area and that is recognized by the board; (b) is certified by a boardapproved national certifying organization; and (c) demonstrates advanced knowledge and skill in the delivery of anesthesia services. A CRNA must practice in accordance with approved written guidelines developed under supervision of a licensed physician or dentist or approved by the medical staff within the facility where practice privileges have been granted. (21) ‘Clinical Nurse Specialist’ or ‘CNS’ means an advanced practice registered nurse who is a clinician with a high degree of
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