(1) Only a person holding approval by the board as an advanced practice registered nurse shall have the right to use the appropriate title of nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, nurse anesthetist, or clinical nurse specialist, provided that the registered nurse:

(a) holds a current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Montana;

(b) has submitted application with supporting credentials for advanced practice nursing title and application has been approved by the board;

(c) pays appropriate application and annual renewal fees; and

(d) holds an endorsement on the professional nursing license which recognizes the advanced practice.

(2) Advanced practice registered nurses who are recognized in the state of Montana may only practice as an advanced practice registered nurse in the clinical area of specialty practice in which they have national certification according to the scope, standards, or description of practice as defined by the following certifying bodies:

(a) American Academy of Nurse Practitioners;

(b) American Association of Critical Care Nurses Certification Corporation;

(c) American College of Nurse-Midwives;

(d) American Nurses Credentialing Center;

(e) Councils on Certification or Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists;

(f) National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners;

(g) National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; and

(h) Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.