Sec. 08.68.230. Use of title and abbreviation.
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Sec. 08.68.230. Use of title and abbreviation.
(a)A person licensed to practice registered nursing in the state may use the title “registered nurse” and the abbreviation “R.N”.
(b)A person licensed to practice practical nursing in the state may use the title “licensed practical nurse” and the abbreviation “L.P.N.”
(c)[Repealed, § 15 ch 29 SLA 2014.]
(d)A person who holds a temporary permit to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall use the title “Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse” and the abbreviation “TLPN.”
(e)A person licensed to practice advanced practice registered nursing in the state may use the title “advanced practice registered nurse” and the abbreviation “APRN.”
(f)A person licensed to practice advanced practice registered nursing in the state as a
(1)certified registered nurse anesthetist may use the title “certified registered nurse anesthetist” and the abbreviation “CRNA”;
(2)certified clinical nurse specialist may use the title “clinical nurse specialist” and the abbreviation “CNS”;
(3)certified nurse practitioner may use the title “certified nurse practitioner” and the abbreviation “CNP”; or
(4)certified nurse midwife may use the title “certified nurse midwife” and the abbreviation “CNM.”