(1) Upon application a person licensed under the provisions of 37-8-406 , MCA, and meeting the requirements set forth under the educational requirements and other qualifications applicable to advanced practice registered nursing shall be granted recognition and shall have the registered nurse renewal certificate also designate the licensee's area of advanced practice.

(2) The following must be submitted with the appropriate advanced practice registered nurse application:

(a) completed application for recognition form provided by the board. The application will be kept on file for one year. If the applicant fails to complete the requirements for application within one year, a new application will be required;

(b) an official transcript of the advanced practice registered nurse program;

(c) certificate of program completion;

(d) evidence of preceptorship (if not shown on transcript) ;

(e) copy of current national certification in advanced practice registered nurse specialty;

(f) current RN licensure in Montana; and

(g) payment of nonrefundable fee.

(3) Renewal of advanced practice registered nurse is concurrent with registered nurse licensure renewal.