36-9A-1 Definition of terms.
36-9A-1.
Definition of terms.
Terms as used in this chapter mean:
(1)
"Approved program," an educational program of study which meets the requirements
established by this chapter and by the boards for licensure under this chapter;
(2)
"Boards," the South Dakota Board of Nursing and the South Dakota Board of Medical and
Osteopathic Examiners;
(3)
"License," the written authorization by the boards required to practice the specialties of
nurse practitioner or nurse midwife;
(4)
"Nurse midwife," a provider duly authorized under this chapter to practice the nursing
specialty of nurse midwifery as defined in § 36-9A-13;
(5)
"Nurse practitioner," a provider duly authorized under this chapter to practice the specialty
of nurse practitioner as defined in § 36-9A-12;
(6)
The feminine gender as used in this chapter shall also apply to the masculine and neuter;
(7)
"Collaboration," the act of communicating pertinent information or consulting with a
physician licensed pursuant to chapter 36-4, with each provider contributing their
respective expertise to optimize the overall care delivered to the patient.
Source: SL 1979, ch 256, § 1; SL 1995, ch 218, § 1; SL 1999, ch 192, § 11.