R156-31b-309. APRN Intern License

  (1) An individual who has completed all requirements outlined in Subsection R156-31b-301c(1) except the certification examination requirement may apply for an APRN intern license.

  (2) In accordance with Section 58-31b-306, and unless this Subsection (3) or (4) applies, an intern license expires the earlier of:

  (a) 180 days from the date of issuance;

  (b) 30 days after the Division receives notice pursuant to this Subsection (4) that the applicant has failed the specialty certification examination; or

  (c) upon issuance of an APRN license.

  (3) The Division in collaboration with the Board may extend the term of any intern license upon a showing of extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the applicant.

  (4) An individual holding an APRN intern license specializing in psychiatric mental health nursing must work under the supervision of an APRN pursuant to R156-31b-301c.

  (5) It is the professional responsibility of an APRN intern:

  (a) to inform the Division of examination results within ten calendar days of receipt; and

  (b) to cause the examination agency to send the examination results directly to the Division.