§334D-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: 'Board' means the board of nursing. 'Chemically dependent' means a condition wherein a nurse's cognitive, interpersonal, or psychomotor skills are affected by the habitual or intemperate use of alcohol or drugs, or both. 'Diversion program' means a program administered by professionals to assist chemically dependent nurses in obtaining evaluation, counseling, monitoring, and ongoing support for rehabilitative purposes. 'Nurse' means a person who has been or is currently licensed under chapter 457. 'Peer assistance program' means a program administered by professionals for the purpose of assisting nurses who are chemically dependent in obtaining evaluation, counseling, monitoring of progress, and ongoing support for rehabilitative purposes. 'Professional association' means a national or statewide association or committee of professionals, or a nonprofit organization operated in support of a professional association that is recognized by the board and designated to administer and monitor the diversion program. [L 1993, c 106, pt of §1]
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