Credential; discipline; petition; form; other pleadings.

The following rules shall govern the form of the petition in cases brought pursuant to section 38-186: (1) The state shall be named as plaintiff and the credential holder as defendant; (2) The charges against the credential holder shall be stated with reasonable definiteness; (3) Amendments may be made as in ordinary actions in the district court; and (4) All allegations shall be deemed denied, but the credential holder may plead thereto if he or she desires.