al-al-6a8da7ccbe3703b7a8ec210d: 610-X-17-.03 — Qualifications For Applicants For Permit

APA-1 TRANSMITTAL SHEET FOR NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION Control No.: 610 Department or Agency: Alabama Board of Nursing Rule No.: 610-X-17-.03 Rule Title: Qualifications For Applicants For Permit Intended Action: Amend Would the absence of the proposed rule significantly harm or endanger the public health, welfare, or safety? Yes Is there a reasonable relationship between the state’s police Yes power and the protection of the public health, safety, or welfare? Is there another, less restrictive method of regulation available No that could adequately protect the public? Does the proposed rule have the effect of directly or indirectly increasing the costs of any goods or services involved? No To what degree?: N/A Is the increase in cost more harmful to the public than the harm that might result from the absence of the proposed rule? NA purpose of, and so they have, as their primary effect, thefor the Yes protection of the public? Does the proposed action relate to or affect in any manner any No matter of the proposed rule?is a party to concerning the subject Does the proposed rule have an economic impact? No If the proposed rule has an economic impact, the proposed rule is required to be accompanied by a fiscal note prepared in accordance with subsection (f) of Section 41-22-23, Code of Alabama 1975. Certification of Authorized Official I certify that the attached proposed rule has been proposed in full compliance with the requirements of Chapter 22, Title 41, Code of Alabama 1975, and that it conforms to all applicable filing requirements of the Administrative Procedure Division of the Legislative Services Agency. Signature of certifying officer Hon Ingels Honor L Ingels F IL E D E C ’D & Date Tuesday, September 15, 2026 15 ,202 6 SE P Y I E SV C AG E N C L E G I L AT APA-2 ALABAMA BOARD OF NURSING NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION AGENCY NAME: Alabama Board of Nursing RULE NO. & TITLE: 610-X-17-.03 Qualifications For Applicants For Permit INTENDED ACTION: Amend SUBSTANCE OF PROPOSED ACTION: The Alabama Board of Nursing proposes amending the rule to clarify that NST or equivalent programs administered by the Alabama State Department of Education qualify applicants to sit for NST certification. TIME, PLACE AND MANNER OF PRESENTING VIEWS: Written or verbal comments will be accepted through 4:30 pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and may be directed to Honor Ingels, PO Box 303900, Montgomery, AL 36130, honor.ingels@abn.alabama.gov, or 334/293-5200. FINAL DATE FOR COMMENT AND COMPLETION OF NOTICE: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 CONTACT PERSON AT AGENCY: Honor Ingels Hon Ingels Honor L Ingels (Signature of officer authorized to promulgate and adopt rules or his or her deputy) 610-X-17-.03 Qualifications For Applicants For Permit. (1) The applicant for an NST permit shall: (a) Be at least seventeen (17) years old at the time of application. (b) Be of good character. A criminal background check may be conducted by the Board at its discretion. (c) Have successfully completed one of the following: 1. A Board-approved Nursing Support Technician (NST) education program in Alabama, or an NST, certified program located in another jurisdiction or territory that substantially meets the same educational criteria as Alabama programs, as determined by the Board. 2. An educational program in Alabama provided by the Alabama Community College System or the Alabama State Department of Education for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician or a hospital-based educational program that substantially meets the training and competency validation requirements as determined by the Board. 3. NUR 112: Foundations of Nursing (Alabama Community College System Curriculum) or a substantially equivalent course, as determined by the Board. 4. US Armed Forces training equivalent to educational preparation for US Army Healthcare Specialist, US Navy Corpsman, or USAF Medical Technician, as determined by the Board according to the applicant's academic transcript validating education preparation. (d) Complete the Nursing Support Technician certification exam (NST-C) with a passing score or an equivalent CNA/PCT examination. (2) Satisfy the requirements of Code of Ala. 1975, §30-3-194 and Code of Ala. 1975, §31-13-1, et seq. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-21-2, Alabama Act No. 2024-249. History: New Rule: Published July 31, 2024; effective September 14, 2024, operative October 1, 2024. Amended: Published April 30, 2025; effective June 14, 2025. Amended: Published ______; effective ______. 17-.03-1