Alabama Administrative Code

(1) A scholarship recipient who fails to meet the conditions of the scholarship shall immediately repay the State Treasury in full any amount received. (2) In the event of the scholarship recipient's death, any obligation to repay funds shall be cancelled. (3) Should the scholars…

(1) Payments to the scholarship recipient shall be made annually. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-11-.05 Filed September 29, 1982. Amended: Filed December 7, 1984; effective January 11, 1985. Amended: Filed February 5, 1998; effective March 12, 1998. Amended: Filed September 20, …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-11-.06 New Rule: Filed September 20, 2002; effective October 25, 2002. Repealed: Filed February 25, 2013; effective April 1, 2013. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-21-2(1), 34-21-62.

(1) Participant: Any person who applies for and is awarded a loan, as provided in Article 6 of Title 34, Chapter 21, Code of Ala. 1975. (2) Eligible Person: (a) A student enrolled in an accredited nursing education programs approved by the Board who is pursuing a graduate degree …

An applicant for a graduate loan shall: (1) Be a resident of the state of Alabama for at least one year preceding the time of making application for the loan. (2) Have an active, unencumbered license as a registered nurse (RN) in Alabama. (3) Be a person of good moral character. …

(1) Loans may be awarded for multiple years of graduate study, as specified in statute. (2) For the first year of the program, the maximum annual loan limit is fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). For subsequent years, the board may increase the maximum annual loan amount by no mo…

(1) An applicant for the program shall submit an online application by the deadline established by the Board. (2) Incomplete applications may not be considered. (3) The applicant shall submit proof of: (a) Residency in Alabama for one year prior to the date of application. (b) Ac…

(1) In the event that the participant defaults on or otherwise fails to honor the loan repayment agreement with the Board for any reason, the individual shall be liable for immediate repayment of the total principal loan amount plus interest and penalties, as specified in Code of…

Payments to participants shall be made annually. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-12-.06 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No. 10, July 29, 2016, eff. 9/8/2016. Author: The Alabama Board of Nursing Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, HB228.

Failure to comply with the provisions of any contract or loan repayment agreement as provided in this Chapter shall constitute grounds for discipline up to and including revocation of the Participant's nursing license. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-12-.07 Adopted by Alabama Adm…

(1) American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM Criteria): Current comprehensive criteria developed by the American Society of Addiction Medicine for determining appropriate treatment recommendations for substance use disorders. (2) Board-Recognized Su…

(1) In order to gain admission to VDAP, a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or first time applicant for licensure in Alabama shall: (a) Hold an active license or a temporary permit to practice nursing in the State of Alabama. 1. An applicant for licensure by examination …

A licensed nurse or first-time applicant for licensure participating in the program shall: (1) Comply with all terms set forth in the VDAP Agreement. (2) Be responsible for all costs for treatment and monitoring including Board-required drug screens. (3) Use Board-recognized trea…

(1) It is within the Board's discretion to recognize treatment providers for substance use disorders. (2) The Board-recognized substance use disorder treatment provider shall meet the following criteria: (a) Conduct or provide for, by a qualified provider, assessment, evaluation,…

(1) Admission to the program shall be denied if the applicant for licensure or licensed nurse: (a) Does not meet eligibility criteria established in this chapter for admission to VDAP. (b) Is not eligible for licensure in the State of Alabama. (c) Diverted controlled substances f…

(1) Prior to successful compliance with the VDAP Agreement, a participant may be terminated from the program at the discretion of the Board for the following reason(s): (a) Noncompliance with any aspect of the VDAP Agreement. (b) Any violation of federal or state statutes or rule…

Confidentiality of records shall be consistent with requirements of the Code of Ala. 1975, Section 34-21-25. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-13-.07 New Rule: Filed July 28, 1994; Effective August 29, 1994. Repealed and New Rule: Filed May 20, 2002; effective June 24, 2002. Author…

(1) Abandonment: Acceptance of a patient assignment, thus establishing a medication assistant, certified-patient relationship, and then ending the medication assistant, certified-patient relationship without giving reasonable notice to supervisory personnel so that others can mak…

(1) The applicant for a MAC permit shall: (a) Be a high school graduate or the equivalent, as determined by the Board. (b) Be of good character. A criminal background check may be conducted by the Board at its discretion. (c) Have successfully completed one of the following:1. A …

(1) The Board shall determine the official examination for medication assistant, certified permits. (2) Each individual seeking entry into practice as a medication assistant, certified in Alabama shall give official evidence of having met a passing standard on the Board-designate…

(1) The applicant shall submit to the Board a complete electronic application and the required fee(s). (2) A primary source official school transcript shall be submitted to the Board and shall indicate the date of completion of the program and/or date degree/certificate was confe…

(1) An applicant for permit by examination who is otherwise qualified shall not be deprived of the opportunity to take the examination solely by reason of disability. (2) Written requests for modification of the procedures for administering the examination shall be submitted to t…

(1) The applicant for permit by endorsement shall: (a) Have been duly approved and as a medication assistant, certified (MAC) under the laws of another state or territory and shall meet the requirements for the certification examination. 1. The Board may deny consideration of an …

(1) The Alabama medication assistant, certified permit shall be valid for two years beginning January 1 of each even-numbered year and expiring December 31 of each odd-numbered year. (2) Renewal of Permit(a) The renewal period shall be from 8:00 a.m. on September 1 to 4:30 p.m. o…

(1) When an approved MAC who is actively serving in the military is deployed during the biennial renewal period, the permit shall not lapse, provided that the following conditions are met: (a) The permit was active at the time of deployment. (b) The licensee provides the Board a …

(1) A lapsed permit may be reinstated upon submission of an electronic completed application and compliance with the following:(a) Payment of current renewal and reinstatement fees, outstanding fees, and fines. (b) Successful completion of a background check as determined by the …

(1) The applicant or MAC shall notify the Board in writing of any requested name change. Appropriate legal documents shall be submitted prior to changing the name of the licensee on the permit. The legal documents required for a name change are one of the following:(a) Marriage c…

(1) The Board obtains primary source verification directly from educational programs or an organization recognized by the United States Department of Education prior to issuing a permit. (2) Upon receipt of an electronic written request and payment of the required fee, the Board'…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-14-.12 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2024, eff. 9/14/2024. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing …

(1) The Board of Nursing may adopt standards of medication assistant, certified practice and continuing competency. (2) A Medication Assistant, Certified (MAC) may perform limited medication administration tasks in a licensed healthcare facility (other than a mental health reside…

The medication assistant, certified shall: (1) Have knowledge and understanding of the laws and rules regulating medication assistants, certified in Alabama. (2) Function within the legal scope of medication assistant, certified practice, as defined in this chapter. (3) Obtain in…

(1) The standards for documentation of medication assistants, certified provided to patients by MACs are based on principles of documentation, regardless of the documentation format. (2) Documentation of nursing care shall be:(a) Legible. (b) Accurate. (c) Complete. Complete docu…

(1) The medication assist, certified shall have knowledge of limited medication administration and safety, and knowledge of when to report concerns to the supervising licensed staff including but not limited to:(a) Drug action. (b) Classifications. (c) Expected therapeutic benefi…

(1) The MAC shall NOT receive handwritten, verbal, or electronic medical orders from a legally authorized prescriber or relayed by another licensed or registered health care professional, or certified medical assistant. (2) The MAC shall NOT implement approved medical protocols a…

(1) Competency assessments for each MAC employed by a facility must be conducted upon initial hire and annually thereafter by a licensed nurse. The licensed nurse must maintain records of the initial and annual competency validation on file at the facility. Competency assessments…

(1) The licensed nurse supervising medication administration may, at any time, suspend or withdraw the medication administration assigned to the MAC(s). (2) The licensed healthcare facility has authorized limited medication administration tasks by MACs and has complied with the r…

Any disciplinary process or action involving MAC permit shall be conducted according to the provisions of Chapter 610-X-8 of these rules. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-14-.20 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/20…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-14-.21 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2024, eff. 9/14/2024. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-14-.22 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2024, eff. 9/14/2024. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-14-.23 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2024, eff. 9/14/2024. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-14-.24 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2024, eff. 9/14/2024. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-14-.25 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2024, eff. 9/14/2024. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-14-.26 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2024, eff. 9/14/2024. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-14-.27 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2024, eff. 9/14/2024. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-14-.28 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2024, eff. 9/14/2024. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-14-.29 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2024, eff. 9/14/2024. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-14-.30 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2024, eff. 9/14/2024. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing …

(1) Approved Alabama Nursing Education Program: A prelicensure nursing education program approved by the Board pursuant to Chapter 3 of these rules. Approved nursing education programs may award clinical credit hours toward the student nurse apprentice nursing program requirement…

Student Nurse Apprentice/Apprentice: An individual who: Is currently enrolled in a Board approved nursing education program. Has obtained basic fundamental validation of nursing skills from the nursing educational program. Is employed by a licensed healthcare facility where the a…

(1) The nursing program shall submit an eligible student nurse apprentice roster to the Board to include attestation of competency validation of basic or advanced apprentice skills. (2) Apprentice applicants shall submit an on-line application for approval and pay a permit fee of…