Section 36-9A-1 - Definition of terms. - South Dakota Statutes

36-9A-1. Definition of terms. Terms as used in this chapter mean:
(1) "Approved program," an educational program of study which meets the requirements established by this chapter and by the boards for licensure under this chapter;
(2) "Boards," the South Dakota Board of Nursing and the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners;
(3) "License," the written authorization by the boards required to practice the specialties of nurse practitioner or nurse midwife;
(4) "Nurse midwife," a provider duly authorized under this chapter to practice the nursing specialty of nurse midwifery as defined in § 36-9A-13;
(5) "Nurse practitioner," a provider duly authorized under this chapter to practice the specialty of nurse practitioner as defined in § 36-9A-12;
(6) The feminine gender as used in this chapter shall also apply to the masculine and neuter;
(7) "Collaboration," the act of communicating pertinent information or consulting with a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 36-4, with each provider contributing their respective expertise to optimize the overall care delivered to the patient.

Source: SL 1979, ch 256, § 1; SL 1995, ch 218, § 1; SL 1999, ch 192, § 11.