(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.
(3) To establish eligibility, a nurse shall: Have a license issued or an application for licensure in the State of Arkansas;
(4) Acknowledge that the nurse has a drug or alcohol abuse problem or addiction; and
(5) Meet any other requirements determined by the board.
(6) A participant in the alternative to discipline program shall: Agree to: Complete an evaluation conducted by a board-approved evaluator in order to outline the treatment required;
(7) Place his or her nursing license on inactive status until a treatment provider determines that the participant can safely practice nursing;
(8) Comply with: The written terms of the agreement to participate in the alternative to discipline program; and
(9) The terms and conditions of any contract between the board and participant;
(10) Pay all costs for treatment and monitoring;
(11) Select from board-approved evaluators, treatment facilities, counselors, and laboratory facilities before utilization of services;
(12) Admit in an affidavit to violations of § 17-87-101 et seq.; and
(13) Perform other activities as determined necessary by the board.