Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-567.2: Declaration of public interest - Liberal construction of

act.

A. 1. The education, certification and licensure of registered

and licensed practical nurses or advanced unlicensed assistive

persons, and the practice of registered or practical nursing or

advanced unlicensed assistance in this state is hereby declared to

affect the public health, safety and welfare and, in the public

interest, is therefore subject to regulation and control by the

Oklahoma Board of Nursing.

2. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and

concern that the education of nurses and advanced unlicensed

assistive persons, as such terms are defined in the Oklahoma Nursing

Practice Act, and the practice of nursing and advanced unlicensed

assistance merit and receive the confidence of the public and that

only qualified persons be authorized to practice in this state.

3. The Board shall promulgate rules to identify the essential

elements of education and practice necessary to protect the public.

B. The provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act shall be

liberally construed to best carry out these requirements and

purposes.