65-1159. Qualifications of applicant for renewal of an authorization to practice; continuing education. - Kansas Statutes

65-1159

Chapter 65.--PUBLIC HEALTH Article 11.--REGULATION OF NURSING

      65-1159.   Qualifications of applicant for renewal of an authorizationto practice; continuing education.(a) The applicant for renewal of an authorization to practice as aregistered nurse anesthetist shall:

      (1)   Have met the continuing education requirements for aregistered nurse anesthetist as developed by the board or by a nationalorganizationwhose certifying standards are approved by the board as equal toor greater than the corresponding standards established under this act;

      (2)   be currently licensed as a professional nurse; and

      (3)   have paid all applicable fees provided for in this act asfixed by rules and regulations of the board.

      (b)   Continuing education credits approved by the board for purposes ofthis subsection may be applied to satisfy the continuing educationrequirements established by the board for licensed professional nursesunder K.S.A. 65-1117 and amendments thereto if the board finds suchcontinuing education credits are equivalent to those required by the boardunder K.S.A. 65-1117 and amendments thereto.

      History:   L. 1986, ch. 183, § 9;L. 1996, ch. 179, § 6; July 1.