Title 12. Professions and Occupations 12-255-104. Definitions., C.R.S. 12-255-104


Summary

As used in this article 255, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Advanced practice registered nurse” means a registered professional nurse who is licensed to practice pursuant to this part 1, who obtains specialized education or training as provided in section 12-255-111, and who applies to and is accepted by the board for inclusion in the advanced practice registry established pursuant to section 12-255-111.
(2) “Approved education program” means a course of education conducted by an educational or health-care institution that implements the basic practical or professional nursing curriculum or the basic nurse aide curriculum, as applicable, prescribed and approved by the board.
(3) “Board” means the state board of nursing created in section 12-255-105.
(3.2) “Certified midwife” means an individual who meets the qualifications for practice as a certified midwife, as specified in this part 1 and by the American Midwifery Certification Board, or its successor entity, and who is ...