in-20250702-IR-848240114FRA: DIGEST REQUIREMENTS TO PRACTICE AS A FORENSIC NURSE; CONTINUING EDUCATION

Final Rule LSA Document #24-114 DIGEST Sec. 25. (a) For purposes of IC 25-23-1-35(a)(2)(B), "substantially equivalent" means a training program offering substantially the same: (b) A candidate training program intending to apply for board approval shall submit a completed application on forms provided by the board and request an appearance before the board. The application must include evidence of resources necessary to start a training program, including: (c) After an appearance with the candidate training program, the board shall approve or disapprove the application for training program approval based on evidence: (d) This subsection applies to individuals whose registered nurse licenses have not been renewed since they submitted a certificate of completion of a SANE training program as follows: (e) This subsection applies to individuals whose underlying registered nurse licenses have been renewed at least once since submission of a certificate of completion of a SANE training program. The individual shall submit proof of completion of twelve (12) contact hours of continuing education along with their registered nurse renewal application. (f) Contact hours of continuing education must be approved by a nationally approved sponsor of continuing education for nurses and be relevant to the practice of a SANE, as determined by the board. (g) Nothing in this rule may be construed as requiring licensure under IC 25-23-1-35 to practice as a forensic nurse, except to practice as a SANE.