§ 32.1636

32-1636. Use of titles or abbreviations A. Only a person who holds a valid and current license to practice registered nursing in this state or in a party state pursuant to section 32-1668 may use the title ' nurse' , ' registered nurse' , ' graduate nurse' or ' professional nurse' or the abbreviation ' R.N.' . B. Only a person who holds a valid and current license to practice practical nursing in this state or in a party state as defined in section 32-1668 may use the title ' nurse' , ' licensed practical nurse' or ' practical nurse' or the abbreviation ' L.P.N.' . C. Only a person who holds a valid and current certificate issued pursuant to this chapter to practice as a registered nurse practitioner in this state may use the title ' nurse practitioner' , ' registered nurse practitioner' or ' nurse midwife' , if applicable, or use any words or letters to indicate the person is a registered nurse practitioner. A person who is certified as a registered nurse practitioner shall indicate by title or initials the specialty area of certification. D. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, only a person who holds a valid and current certificate issued pursuant to this chapter

y title or initials the specialty area of certification. D. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, only a person who holds a valid and current certificate issued pursuant to this chapter to practice as a certified nurse midwife in this state may use the title ' certified nurse midwife' or ' nurse midwife' or use any words or letters to indicate the person is a certified nurse midwife. E. Only a person who holds a valid and current certificate issued pursuant to this chapter to practice as a clinical nurse specialist may use the title ' clinical nurse specialist' or use any words or letters to indicate the person is a clinical nurse specialist. A person who is certified as a clinical nurse specialist shall indicate by title or initials the specialty area of certification. F. A nurse who is granted retirement status shall not practice nursing but may use the title ' registered nurse-retired' or ' RN-retired' or ' licensed practical nurse-retired' or ' LPN-retired' , as applicable.