§ 63-7-109. Practical Nurse Qualifications
An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit to the board evidence in such form as the board may prescribe that the applicant: Is in good physical and mental health; Has completed the twelfth grade or its equivalent or has successfully passed the test for and has received a […]
§ 63-7-110. Practical Nurse Licensure
By Examination. An applicant for a license to practice practical nursing shall be required to pass a written examination as prescribed by the board. The board shall issue a license to practice practical nursing to an applicant who successfully completes the examination. Without Examination. The board may issue a license to a licensed practical nurse […]
§ 63-7-111. Practical Nurse Fees — Certification to Other States
The applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall pay an examination fee as set by the board, and the board may direct, by regulation, that a part of the fee shall be paid directly to a testing service by the applicant. An applicant to rewrite an examination shall pay an […]
§ 63-7-112. Use of “Licensed Practical Nurse” Title
Any person who holds a license to practice practical nursing under this chapter shall, during the effective period of such license, be entitled to use the title “nurse,” “licensed practical nurse” or the abbreviation “L.P.N.” No other person shall assume such titles or use such abbreviation or any other words, letters or signs to indicate […]
§ 63-7-103. “Practice of Professional Nursing” and “Professional Nursing” Defined
“Practice of professional nursing” means the performance for compensation of any act requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences and the humanities as the basis for application of the nursing process in wellness and illness care. “Professional nursing” includes: Responsible supervision of a patient requiring skill […]
§ 63-7-104. Registered Nurse Qualifications
An applicant for a license to practice professional nursing shall submit to the board evidence in such form as the board may prescribe that such applicant: Is in good physical and mental health; Holds a diploma from a four-year accredited high school, or the equivalent thereof, as determined by the board; and Has successfully completed […]
§ 63-7-105. Registered Nurse Licensure
By Examination. An applicant for a license to practice professional nursing shall be required to pass an examination in such subjects as the board may determine. The board shall issue a license to practice professional nursing to an applicant who successfully completes the examination. Without Examination. The board may issue a license to practice professional […]
§ 63-7-101. Purpose of Chapter
The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard life and health by requiring each person who is practicing or is offering to practice nursing to submit evidence that the person is qualified to practice and to be licensed as provided in this chapter. Such evidence of qualifications shall be submitted to the state board of […]
§ 63-7-102. Exemptions
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as applying to: The domestic administration of family remedies or the furnishing of assistance in the case of an emergency; Persons employed in the office of a licensed physician or dentist, assisting in the nursing care of patients where adequate medical or nursing supervision, or both, is provided; […]