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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.27.21.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="27" chapter_num="21" heading="Authorization to Practice.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An individual may be certified as:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A registered nurse forensic nurse examiner-adult (RN-FNE-A);</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A registered nurse forensic nurse examiner-pediatric (RN-FNE-P); or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A registered nurse forensic nurse examiner-adult/pediatric (RN-FNE-AP).</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An applicant applying for certification to practice as an RN-FNE-A, RN-FNE-P or RN-FNE-AP shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Either:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse in Maryland; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Have a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Have at least 18 months of continuous clinical experience as a registered nurse;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Complete a training program that includes a standardized curriculum approved by the Board and designed for the RN-FNE-A;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Complete in full the application for certification in the category selected; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Pay all fees established by the Board in COMAR 10.27.01.02.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>In addition to the requirements listed in §B of this regulation, an applicant applying for certification as an RN-FNE-P or RN-FNE-AP shall complete a training program that includes the following standardized curricula approved by the Board:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The standardized curriculum designed for the RN-FNE-A; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The standardized curriculum designed for the RN-FNE-P.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A registered nurse who has been certified by the Board as a SAFE on or after December 13, 1999 may be certified to practice as an RN-FNE-A, RN-FNE-P, or RN-FNE-AP if the individual:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Submits a form required by the Board attesting that the individual has:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Served in the role of SAFE for 200 hours in the previous 12 months;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Obtained a total of 8 education clock hours in forensic science or forensic nursing in the previous 12 months;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Completed three sexual assault evidentiary examinations in the previous 12 months with respect to:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Adults and individuals 13 years old or older if applying for RN-FNE-A;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Children who are younger than 13 years old if applying for RN-FNE-P; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Each category, if applying for RN-FNE-AP, for a total of six examinations; and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Complies with all other requirements of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The Board shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Maintain an up-to-date list of all RNs certified to practice as RN-FNEs in the State; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Include on the RN's license an indication that the licensee is certified to practice as an RN-FNE, and a designation of the RN-FNE's area of specialization.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>