[§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]