In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Applicant” means an individual who has submitted an application to the Board to be licensed as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, electrologist, licensed certified midwife or direct-entry midwife or to be certified as an advanced practice registered nurse, a certified nursing assistant, a certified dialysis technician, or medication technician in this State. “Board” means the Maryland Board of Nursing. “Committee” means the Safe Practice Committee. “Certificate holder” means a certified nursing assistant, a certified dialysis technician, or medication technician. “Certified dialysis technician” means an individual certified as a dialysis technician by the Board in accordance with COMAR 10.39.06. “Certified nursing assistant” means an individual certified as a nursing assistant by the Board. “Licensee” means a licensed certified midwife, direct-entry midwife, electrologist, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse. “Licensed practical nurse” means an individual who is licensed by the Board to practice licensed practical nursing or has a multistate licensure privilege to practice licensed practical nursing. “Medication technician” means an individual certified as a medication technician by the Board. “Multistate licensure privilege” has the meaning set forth in COMAR 10.27.01.01B. “Nurse” means registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse. “Participant” means a registered nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a certified nursing assistant, a certified dialysis technician, a medication technician, an electrologist, a licensed direct-entry midwife, a licensed certified midwife or an applicant enrolled in the Safe Practice Program. “Program” means the Safe Practice Program. “Registered nurse (RN)” means an individual who: Is licensed by the Board to practice registered nursing; or Has a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing. “Substance use disorder” means a disorder that occurs when an individual exhibits a pattern of behaviors ranging from the misuse of, dependence on, or addiction to drugs, alcohol, or other chemicals.