(1) The APRN shall:

(a) adhere to the same standards as those required in ARM 24.159.1205 for the registered nurse;

(b) possess the requisite knowledge, judgement, and skill to safely and competently perform any function that the APRN undertakes;

(c) have on file in the board office:

(i) method of quality assurance used to evaluate the practice of the APRN; and

(ii) a referral process including licensed physicians and a method to document referral in the client records;

(d) immediately file with the board any proposed change in the method for referral, client record documentation, or quality assurance method. Any change will be subject to approval by the board;

(e) in even-numbered years, submit a declaration made under penalty of perjury to the board office documenting the following:

(i) quality assurance plan and reviewer(s) ;

(ii) acknowledgement of scope of practice;

(iii) continuing education; and

(iv) practice site; and

(f) submit proof of recertification within 30 days of its expiration.