AGENCY: Department of Commerce. Division of Professional Licensing

SERIES: 9977
TITLE: Advanced practice registered nurse licensing files
DATES: 1982-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by license number

DESCRIPTION: These files document applications, registrations, and licenses for Nurse Practitioners. The Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, issues licenses to qualified applicants. Applicants are required to submit a written, verified statement that they are in good mental and physical health, of good moral character, and have completed a state approved registered nurse education program. Nurse practitioners practice under written criteria, jointly developed with a consulting physician to diagnose and treat common illnesses and injuries. Nurse practitioners may, under the direct supervision of the consulting physician, administer local anesthetics and prescribe medication in accordance with agreements submitted and approved by the Interdisciplinary Board. This board is appointed by members of the State Board of Nursing. Information includes name, social security number, mailing and business address, residence, telephone number, gender, birthdate and birthplace, physical characteristics, educational background, and endorsements. Also, applicants are required to submit a photograph with their application.

RETENTION

Retain for 10 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 06/2006

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Computer data files: Retain in Office for 10 years and then delete.

Paper: For records prior to and including 2008. Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 9 years and then destroy.

Paper: Retain in Office until scanned and quality checked and then destroy.

Microfilm master: Retain in Archives for 10 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Private. Applicants not yet licensed, medical information, social security number, and denials/at-risk govt. employees 63G-2-303

Exempt. UCA 58-1-106(2)and(3)(2008)