Arkansas Code
Subchapter 8 - Alternative to Discipline Act
§ 17-87-806. Program requirements

(a)
(1) Eligibility to participate in the alternative to discipline program is at the sole discretion of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
(2) A person is not entitled to participate in the alternative to discipline program.

(b) To establish eligibility, a nurse shall:
(1) Have a license issued or an application for licensure in the State of Arkansas;
(2) Acknowledge that the nurse has a drug or alcohol abuse problem or addiction; and
(3) Meet any other requirements determined by the board.

(c) A participant in the alternative to discipline program shall:
(1) Agree to:
(A) Complete an evaluation conducted by a board-approved evaluator in order to outline the treatment required;
(B) Place his or her nursing license on inactive status until a treatment provider determines that the participant can safely practice nursing;
(C) Comply with:
(i) The written terms of the agreement to participate in the alternative to discipline program; and
(ii) The terms and conditions of any contract between the board and participant;

(D) Pay all costs for treatment and monitoring;
(E) Select from board-approved evaluators, treatment facilities, counselors, and laboratory facilities before utilization of services;
(F) Admit in an affidavit to violations of § 17-87-101 et seq.; and

(2) Perform other activities as determined necessary by the board.