(1) To qualify for a temporary permit, the applicant must hold a Montana RN license and provide the board with documentation of acceptance for the first certifying examination following completion of an APRN program. A copy of the examination authorization sent to the applicant by the national certifying body serves as documentation of acceptance.

(2) If the graduate passes the certifying examination, the temporary permit remains valid until the board grants APRN licensure.

(3) If the graduate does not pass the certifying examination, privileges granted by the temporary practice permit are voided. The graduate shall notify the board of the examination results and return the temporary practice permit within five days of receipt of examination results. Failure to notify the board constitutes unprofessional conduct and may be a basis for proposed disciplinary action or license denial.

(4) If the graduate fails to take the scheduled examination, privileges granted by the temporary practice permit are voided and the graduate must notify the board and return the temporary practice permit to the board office immediately. Failure to notify the board within five days constitutes unprofessional conduct and may be a basis for disciplinary action or license denial.

(5) The graduate APRN working with a temporary APRN permit must have a consultant. The consultant must possess an unencumbered Montana license, except as provided by 37-1-103, and be either an APRN or a physician whose practice encompasses the scope of the graduate APRN's practice. The consultant must be available to the graduate APRN at all times.