Alabama Administrative Code

(1) Licensed healthcare facilities may employ student nurse apprentices to perform nursing skills, tasks, and activities, as submitted by Alabama Industry Recognized and Registered Apprenticeship Program and approved by the Board, provided that such training, tasks, skills, and a…

(1) Nursing apprentices may perform Board approved skills or activities in any licensed healthcare facility that has authorized a nurse apprentice program, pursuant to the Alabama Industry Recognized and Registered Apprenticeship Program Act. (2) The nursing apprentice's competen…

Nothing in these rules shall be construed to prohibit student nurse apprentices who hold valid nursing or other professional or occupational licenses (e.g.: licensed practical nurses enrolled in registered nursing mobility programs), or who are otherwise duly authorized to practi…

(1) Participant: Any person who applies for and is awarded a loan, as provided in Article 8 of Title 34, Chapter 21, Code of Ala. 1975. (2) Eligible Person: (a) An applicant for admission to a qualified nursing education program approved by the board, who has signed a contract as…

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) Each loan is limited to a maximum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). (3) Participants shall be selected from the state of Alabama at large and, to the extent practicable, distributed t…

(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-16-.06 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLI, Issue No. 12, September 29, 2023, eff. 11/13/2023. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-21-154(c)…

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-16-.07 Adopted by Alabama Adm…

All provisions of this chapter shall become effective October 1, 2024. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-17-.01 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2024, eff. 9/14/2024, operative 10/1/2024. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing Statutory Author…

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 1. Abandonment: Acceptance of a patient assignment, thus establishing a certified nursing support technician (NST-C) patient relationship, and then ending the NST-C patient relationship without g…

(1) The applicant for an NST permit shall:(a) Be at least seventeen (17) years old at the time of application. (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 Board-ap…

1. The Board shall determine the official examination for NST-C permits. 2. Each individual seeking entry into practice as an NST-C in Alabama shall provide official evidence of meeting a passing standard on the Board-designated official examination or its equivalent as determine…

1. The applicant shall submit to the Board a complete electronic application and the required fee(s). 2. A primary source official school transcript or employer attestation shall be submitted to the Board and shall indicate the date of completion of the program and competency val…

1. An applicant for a 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 as an NST-C 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 applicant who has a revoked certifica…

1. The Alabama NST-C 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. on December 31 of the year th…

1. When an approved NST-C 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 NST-C provides the Board with a …

A lapsed permit may be reinstated upon submission of a completed electronic application and compliance with the following: 1. Payment of current renewal and reinstatement fees, outstanding fees, and fines. 2. Successful completion of a background check as determined by the Board.…

1. The applicant or NST-C 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:1. Marriage c…

1. The Board obtains primary source verification directly from the approved 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,…

1. The Board may adopt standards of certified nursing support technician practice and continuing competency. 2. An NST-C approved by the Board may perform Board approved supportive nursing service skills and duties without delegation, as indicated in the NST-C skills list approve…

The NST-C shall: 1. Have knowledge and understanding of the laws and rules regulating NST-C practice in Alabama. 2. Function within the legal scope of NST-C practice, as defined in this chapter. 3. Obtain instruction and supervision from a licensed nurse, as necessary, when imple…

1. The standards for documentation of care provided to patients by the NST-C are based on principles of documentation, regardless of the documentation format. 2. Documentation of supportive nursing services shall be:a. Legible. b. Accurate. c. Complete. Complete documentation inc…

1. The NST-C 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 NST-C shall NOT implement approved medical protocols…

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

Any disciplinary process or action involving NST-C permit shall be conducted according to the provisions of Chapter 610-X-8 of these rules. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-17-.18 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2024, eff. 9/14/2024, o…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-2-.01 Filed February 17, 1984; effective March 24, 1984. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVIII, Issue No. 02, November 29, 2019, eff. 1/13/2020. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-21-2…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-2-.02 New Rule: Filed May 29, 2001; effective July 3, 2001. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVIII, Issue No. 02, November 29, 2019, eff. 1/13/2020. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-2…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-2-.03 New Rule: Filed July 22, 2002; effective August 26, 2002. Amended: Filed September 25, 2006; effective October 30, 2006. Amended: Filed September 21, 2007; effective October 26, 2007. Amended: Filed November 19, 2010; effective December 24, 2…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-2-.04 New Rule: Filed May 29, 2001; effective July 3, 2001. Amended: Filed January 29, 2002; effective March 5, 2002. Amended: Filed November 26, 2007; effective December 31, 2007. Amended: Filed November 19, 2010; effective December 24, 2010. Amen…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-2-.05 New Rule: Filed August 25, 2003; effective September 29, 2003. Amended: Filed October 6, 2006; effective November 10, 2006. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVIII, Issue No. 02, November 29, 2019, eff. 1/13/2020. Author: Al…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-2-.06 Filed January 29, 2002; effective March 5, 2002. Amended: Filed February 3, 2004; effective March 9, 2004. Amended: Filed May 21, 2004; effective June 25, 2004. Repealed and New Rule: Filed November 23, 2009; effective December 28, 2009. Amen…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-2-.07 New Rule: Filed November 23, 2009; effective December 28, 2009. Amended: Filed May 21, 2013; effective June 25, 2013. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVIII, Issue No. 02, November 29, 2019, eff. 1/13/2020. Author: Alabama …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-2-.08 New Rule: Filed January 29, 2002; effective March 5, 2002. Amended: Filed July 22, 2005; effective August 26, 2005. Repealed and New Rule: Filed May 21, 2010; effective June 25, 2010. Amended: Filed August 19, 2011; effective September 23, 20…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-2-.09 New Rule: Filed August 25, 2003; effective September 29, 2003. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVIII, Issue No. 02, November 29, 2019, eff. 1/13/2020. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-2-.10 New Rule: Filed January 29, 2002; effective March 5, 2002. Amended: Filed September 16, 2005; effective October 21, 2005. Amended: Filed February 23, 2009; effective March 30, 2009. Amended: Filed January 25, 2011; effective March 1, 2011. Am…

Reserved Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-2-.11

Reserved Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-2-.12

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-2-.13 New Rule: Filed May 20, 2002; effective June 24, 2002. Amended: Filed August 20, 2010; effective September 24, 2010. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVIII, Issue No. 02, November 29, 2019, eff. 1/13/2020. Author: Alabama B…

(1) Approved Program: A nursing education program that meets all of the standards as specified in these rules. (2) Articulation: A planned process between two or more educational programs or systems to assist students to make a smooth transition from one program to another withou…

(1) All Alabama prelicensure nursing education programs and advanced practice nursing education programs, including Alabama distance nursing education programs, must be approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by …

(1) Graduates shall demonstrate theoretical and clinical competence for entry into practice. (2) The Board-calculated prelicensure annual pass rate for each prelicensure program shall be published by the Board annually. (3) Programs shall develop, maintain, and adhere to their wr…

(1) The Board shall conduct surveys and evaluations as often as necessary to determine compliance with all standards set forth in Chapter 610-X-3. (a) Warning signs that may trigger a focused site visit include: 1. Complaints from students, faculty, and clinical agencies 2. Turno…

(1) Alabama advanced practice nursing education programs in operation prior to December 31, 2020, are considered in approved status. Advanced practice nursing education programs established in Alabama on or after January 1, 2021, shall obtain Board approval prior to implementatio…

(1) Phase 1: A governing institution that plans to establish a new nursing education program shall submit to the Board a minimum of six (6) months in advance of the expected opening date:(a) A letter of intent identifying the governing institution, the type of nursing education p…

(1) A nursing program may be closed due to withdrawal of Board approval or may close voluntarily. (2) A governing institution seeking to close a nursing education program shall submit written notification to the Board at least six (6) months prior to the planned closing date. (3)…

(1) An Alabama distance-learning prelicensure program or advanced practice education program must be approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education by January 1, 2022 or within five (…

(1) The nursing program shall be a postsecondary education institution that is accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education by January 1, 2022. (2) The governing institution offering the nursing program shall be a postsecondar…