W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-2 - Definitions
2.1. "Advanced
Practice Registered Nurse" (APRN) means a registered nurse who has acquired
advanced clinical knowledge and skills preparing him or her to independently
provide direct and indirect care to patients, who has completed a board
approved graduate-level education program and who has passed a board approved
national certification examination.
2.2. "Certification or Recertification" means
a designation by a national certifying body recognized by the Board indicating
the individual has completed the requirements necessary to earn such
designation.
2.3. "Unencumbered"
means a professional license has no current disciplinary action and no
restrictions on practice through disciplinary action or other
requirements.
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