R277-415-2. Definitions

  (1) "Advanced Practice Registered Nurse" or "APRN" is a nurse practitioner who may practice as a school nurse, or in a supervisory role.

  (2) "Health aid or clerk" means an unlicensed assistive person who must work under the supervision of an RN.

  (3) "Licensed Practical Nurse" or "LPN" means a nurse who may only assist or work under the supervision of a registered nurse or a medical doctor.

  (4) "Physician" means a licensed doctor with a doctorate in medicine or osteopathic medicine from an accredited college or university.

  (5) "Registered nurse" or "RN" is a licensed practicing nurse with a degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

  (6) "Typical school nurse" means a licensed RN specializing in school nursing that serves as a health care expert in a school.