AR SB79

Extends full independent practice authority to clinical nurse specialists, allowing them to practice with prescriptive authority without a collaborative practice agreement (previously limited to certified nurse practitioners)

Allows clinical nurse specialists and certified nurse practitioners to meet the 6,240-hour practice requirement through experience in another state, territory, or foreign country if they have prescriptive authority and valid licensure in that jurisdiction and with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Grants the Full Independent Practice Credentialing Committee authority to review and approve or deny applications for full independent practice authority certificates for both clinical nurse specialists and certified nurse practitioners, with certificate renewal required every three years

Establishes procedures for the Full Independent Practice Credentialing Committee to review complaints, conduct hearings with 10 days' notice for suspension or revocation actions, and allow appeals under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act

Requires holders of full independent practice authority certificates to conspicuously display signage identifying the certificate and that they are not required to have a collaborative practice agreement