(1) To qualify for a temporary permit, the graduate APRN must have applied for and been accepted for the first certifying exam following completion of an APRN program.

(a) Proof of acceptance to the certifying examination will be a copy of the examination registration sent to the applicant upon acceptance of the examination application by the national certifying body.

(2) If the graduate passes the certifying examination, the temporary permit shall remain valid until the board grants full APRN recognition. If the graduate does not pass the certifying examination, privileges granted by the temporary practice permit are voided and the temporary practice permit shall be returned to the board office immediately.

(3) The temporary permit holder shall immediately notify the board of the results of the certifying examination. Failure to notify the board constitutes unprofessional conduct and may be a basis for proposed disciplinary action or license denial.

(4) The graduate APRN working with a temporary APRN permit, must have a consultant. The consultant must be recognized as a Montana advanced practice registered nurse, or physician whose practice encompasses the scope of the graduate APRN and must be available to the graduate APRN at all times.