Arkansas Administrative Code

17 CAR § 115-506. Recordkeeping for advertisements in electronic media. A video and/or audio tape of every advertisement communicated by electronic media indicating the date and place of broadcast shall be: (1) Retained by the dentist for a period of two (2) years; and (2) Made a…

17 CAR § 115-507. Recordkeeping for advertisements in print media. (a) A dentist shall be required to keep a copy of all printed advertisements for a period of two (2) years. (b) All printed advertisements in the dentist's possession shall: (1) Indicate the accurate date and plac…

17 CAR § 115-508. Advertising as a specialist. (a) No advertisement shall imply that the dentist is a specialist unless the dentist is licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners in one (1) of the ADA-recognized specialties. (b) A general or family dentist may list s…

17 CAR § 115-601. Name of dental facility. (a) Since the name under which a dentist conducts his or her practice may be a factor in the selection process of the patient, the use of a trade name or an assumed name that is false or misleading in any material respect is unethical. (…

17 CAR § 115-602. Fictitious name. Dentists licensed in this state who practice as individuals, partnerships, professional corporations, associations, or other group practices may use a fictitious or corporate name for the facility in which they conduct their practice if the foll…

17 CAR § 115-603. Name in patient record. (a) Subsequent to the administration of dental service, the dentist of record shall place his or her name in the record of the patient following a description of the service rendered. (b) If the treatment is rendered by a dentist other th…

17 CAR § 115-604. Practice in a medical facility. A dentist may practice in a predominately medical facility that uses a fictitious name.

17 CAR § 115-605. Fictitious name in advertising. If the fictitious name is used in any advertising, it must be accompanied by the name of the dentist under which the fictitious name was registered and approved by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners (see 17 CAR § 115-504…

17 CAR § 115-701. Specialty areas of practice. (a) Dentists who choose to announce specialization should use “specialist in” or “practice limited to” and shall limit their practice exclusively to the announced special area or areas of dental practice, provided at the time of the …

17 CAR § 115-702. Requirements for specialists. (a) It is understood by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners that the various specializations approved by the American Dental Association will be the definition adopted for each of those specializations by the Arkansas State…

17 CAR § 115-703. Definitions of Recognized Dental Specialties (Approved by the Council on Dental Education and Licensure, American Dental Association). (a) Dental public health. Dental public health is the science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoti…

17 CAR § 115-801. Requirements for licensure of dentists. A dentist who desires to practice his or her profession in the State of Arkansas under Arkansas Code § 17-82-304 may apply to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners for a license to practice pursuant to the following…

17 CAR § 115-802. Requirements for licensure of dental hygienists. A dental hygienist who desires to practice his or her profession in the State of Arkansas under Arkansas Code § 17-82-306 may apply to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners for a license to practice pursuan…

17 CAR § 115-901. Requirements to issue dental license by credentials. (a) By the authority of Arkansas Code § 17-82-308, a dentist who desires to practice his or her profession in the State of Arkansas may apply in writing to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners for a li…

17 CAR § 115-902. Requirements to issue dental hygienist license by credentials. (a) By the authority of Arkansas Code § 17-82-308, a dental hygienist who desires to practice his or her profession in the State of Arkansas may apply in writing to the Arkansas State Board of Dental…

17 CAR § 115-903. Nonclinical services. (a) A person or entity shall not be considered in violation of the Arkansas Dental Practice Act, Arkansas Code § 17-82-101 et seq., or the Dental Corporation Act, Arkansas Code § 4-29-401 et seq., if the person or entity contracted to provi…

17 CAR § 115-904. Acts and practices not prohibited. This subpart does not prohibit or require a license for the following acts or practices: (1) The practice of dentistry or dental hygiene for purposes of an employment interview process for no more than four (4) consecutive days…

17 CAR § 115-905. Temporary charitable license. (a) An applicant seeking a temporary charitable dental license shall submit an application and any application fees required by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and: (1) The name of the supervising dentist who is license…

17 CAR § 115-906. Specialists not prohibited from practicing general dentistry. (a) The issuance of a specialist license does not limit a licensed dentist’s ability to practice in any other area of dentistry for which the dentist is qualified, including general dentistry. (b) A d…

17 CAR § 115-907. Licensure for uniformed service members. (a) Definition. As used in this section, “uniformed service veteran” means a former member of the uniformed services of the United States discharged under circumstances other than dishonorable. (b) Licensure. (1) The Arka…

17 CAR § 120-101. Purpose. (a) The Arkansas Nurse Practice Act requires that any person who practices or offers to practice professional nursing, advanced practice nursing, registered nurse practitioner nursing, practical nursing, or psychiatric technician nursing for compensatio…

17 CAR § 120-102. Legal authority. The authority of the board is contained in Arkansas Code § 17-87-101 et seq.

17 CAR § 120-201. The practice of professional nursing. The performance for compensation of any acts involving the: (1) Observation, care, and counsel of the: (A) Ill; (B) Injured; or (C) Infirm; (2) Maintenance of health or prevention of illness of others; (3) Supervision and te…

17 CAR § 120-202. The practice of advanced practice registered nursing. (a) The practice of advanced practice registered nursing means the delivery of healthcare services for compensation by professional nurses who have gained additional knowledge and skills through successful co…

17 CAR § 120-203. The practice of registered nurse practitioner nursing. (a) The delivery of healthcare services for compensation in collaboration with and under the direction of a licensed physician or under the direction of protocols developed with a licensed physician. (b) Reg…

17 CAR § 120-204. The practice of practical nursing. The performance for compensation of acts involving the care of the ill, injured, or infirm or the delegation of certain nursing practices to other personnel as set forth in rules established by the Arkansas State Board of Nursi…

17 CAR § 120-205. The practice of psychiatric technician nursing. The performance for compensation of acts involving the care of individuals with physical illness, individuals with mental illness, or individuals who are injured or infirm or the delegation of certain nursing pract…

17 CAR § 120-301. Identification insignia. (a)(1) Any person who holds a license to practice nursing in this state shall use the legal title or the abbreviation as set forth in Arkansas Code § 17-87-101 et seq. (2) No other person shall assume any other name, title, or abbreviati…

17 CAR § 120-401. Definitions. As used in this part and 17 CAR pts. 121 – 130: (1) “Accredited” means the status granted by an accrediting agency through a voluntary process; (2) “Active practice” means the act of performing for compensation those acts within specified scope of p…

17 CAR § 120-501. Office and hours. (a) The office of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing is in Little Rock, Arkansas. (b) The office shall be open during business hours each day, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays excepted.

17 CAR § 120-502. Examination, inquiry, or investigation. (a) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing may, through one (1) or more of its members, or staff especially authorized, conduct at its office in Little Rock, Arkansas, or in any part of the state, any examination, inquiry or …

17 CAR § 120-503. Authentication. All notices and other actions of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing shall be authenticated or signed by the: (1) President of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing; (2) Secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing; or (3) Such other person as …

17 CAR § 120-504. Notice. Upon order of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, the President of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, or Director of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing shall issue all notices of hearings and other pr…

17 CAR § 120-505. Director. The Director of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing shall: (1) Be a registered nurse; and (2) Meet the qualifications required by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

17 CAR § 120-506. Board funds and fees. (a) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing shall establish and collect fees for services as follows: Initial Licensure APRN $125.00 RN/LPN $100.00 Medication Assistant-Certified$35.00 International Nurse$200.00 Endorsement APRN$125.00 RN & LPN…

17 CAR § 120-507. Waiver of initial licensure fees. Effective January 1, 2022, application fees shall be waived if the applicant: (1) Is receiving assistance through the: (A) Arkansas Medicaid Program; (B) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; (C) Special Supplemental Nutrit…

17 CAR § 120-508. Records. (a) Record maintenance. The Director of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing shall: (1) Enter, in permanent form: (A) Credentials of all nurses; and (B) Records of official transactions and proceedings; and (2) Keep such records in safekeeping. (b) Tapes…

17 CAR § 120-509. Examination review. A registered nurse, practical nurse, or psychiatric technician nurse candidate who has failed the licensure examination may review his or her examination and/or challenge examination items according to the policies and procedures of the test …

17 CAR § 120-601. Eligibility requirements. (a) As funds are made available, any Arkansas resident who is enrolled in, or has been accepted for admission to, an approved school of nursing in this state or in a nationally accredited school outside the state in a course of study le…

17 CAR § 120-602. Maintenance requirements. (a) Subject to the availability of funds and the limits set out in this part, each loan made to an applicant shall be renewable annually for the number of years required to complete studies leading to qualification as a: (1) Registered …

17 CAR § 120-603. Borrower’s loss of good standing. If the recipient of a loan ceases to be enrolled in good standing in a recognized nursing program before completing the education requirements to qualify as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nursing educator, the …

17 CAR § 120-604. Loan repayment. (a) A recipient of a loan shall repay each loan together with interest at the maximum rate allowed by Arkansas law if the recipient: (1) Ceases to be enrolled in good standing in a recognized nursing program before completing the education requir…

17 CAR § 120-605. Default or delinquent student loans and scholarships. Except as provided for rural medical practice student loans and scholarships under Arkansas Code § 6-81-701 et seq., the Arkansas State Board of Nursing shall not suspend or revoke a license that has been iss…

17 CAR § 121-101. Qualifications. (a) Completion of an approved high school course of study or the equivalent as determined by the appropriate educational agency. (b) Possession of a valid United States Social Security number or has been issued federal Form I-766 United States Ci…

17 CAR § 121-201. Eligibility. The applicant shall meet the licensure requirements of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

17 CAR § 121-202. Application. (a) Applications for examination shall be completed and filed with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing prior to the examination. (b) Examination applications shall not be acceptable if the director or chair of an educational program has certified th…

17 CAR § 121-203. Fee. (a) The application fee shall accompany the application. (b) The application fee (first time or retake) is not refundable. (c) The fees for the state and federal criminal background checks: (1) Are the responsibility of the applicant; and (2) Shall be submi…