Oklahoma Code § 59-567.5b

Title 59. Professions And Occupations: Malpractice insurance requirement
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A.  An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or the employer of
the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse on his or her behalf, shall
carry malpractice insurance or demonstrate proof of financial
responsibility in a minimum amount of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and Three Million Dollars
($3,000,000.00) in the aggregate per year.  This requirement shall
apply only to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and shall not
be construed as to require the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to
provide malpractice insurance coverage to any supervising physician.
B.  An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who is employed by or
under contract with a federal agency that carries malpractice
insurance in any amount on behalf of the Advanced Practice
Registered Nurse shall be deemed in compliance with subsection A of
this section when practicing under such federal employment or
contract.  However, to the extent the Advanced Practice Registered
Nurse practices outside of such federal employment or contract, the
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or his or her employer, shall
comply with subsection A of this section.

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