SDCL § 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 board;

(2) "Board," the South Dakota Board of Nursing;

(3) "License," the written authorization by the board required to practice the specialties of certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife;

(4) "Certified nurse midwife," a provider duly authorized under this chapter to practice the nursing specialty of nurse midwifery as defined in § 36-9A-13;

(5) "Certified nurse practitioner," a provider duly authorized under this chapter to practice the specialty of nurse practitioner as defined in § 36-9A-12;

(6) "Collaboration," the act of communicating pertinent information or consulting with a licensed physician or other licensed health care provider with each provider contributing the provider's respective expertise to optimize the overall care delivered to the patient;

(7) "Advanced practice registered nurse," or "APRN," a person licensed by the board in the role of a certified nurse practitioner or a certified nurse midwife;

(8) A collaborative agreement, as used in this chapter, means a written mutual agreement between a licensee who has not met the required one thousand forty practice hours and a physician, licensed pursuant to SDCL 36-4, or a certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife licensed under this chapter.