152.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter: 1. “Advanced registered nurse practitioner” means a person who is currently licensed as a registered nurse under this chapter or chapter 152E who is licensed by the board of nursing as an advanced registered nurse practitioner. 2. “Board” means the board of nursing, created under chapter 147. 3. […]
152.10 License revocation or suspension. 1. Notwithstanding sections 147.87 through 147.89, the board may restrict, suspend, or revoke a license to practice nursing or place the licensee on probation. The board may also prescribe by rule conditions of license reinstatement. The board shall adopt rules of procedure by which to restrict, suspend, or revoke a […]
152.11 Investigators for nurses. The board of nursing may appoint investigators, who shall not be members of the board, to administer and aid in the enforcement of the provisions of law related to those licensed to practice nursing. The amount of compensation for the investigators shall be determined pursuant to chapter 8A, subchapter IV. Investigators […]
152.12 Examination information. Notwithstanding section 147.21, individual pass or fail examination results made available from the authorized national testing agency may be disclosed to the appropriate licensing authority in another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory or country, and the board-approved education program, for purposes of verifying accuracy of national data and determining […]
152.2 Executive director. The board shall retain a full-time executive director, who shall be appointed pursuant to section 135.11B. The executive director shall be a registered nurse. The governor, with the approval of the executive council pursuant to section 8A.413, subsection 3, under the pay plan for exempt positions in the executive branch of government, […]
152.3 Director’s duties. The duties of the executive director shall be as follows: 1. To receive all applications to be licensed for the practice of nursing. 2. To collect and receive all fees. 3. To keep all records pertaining to the licensing of nurses, including a record of all board proceedings. 4. To perform such […]
152.4 Appropriations. The board may apply appropriated funds to: 1. The administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and chapters 147, 152E, and 272C. 2. The elevation of the standards of the schools of nursing. 3. The promotion of educational and professional standards of nurses in this state. 4. The collection, analysis, and […]
152.5 Education programs. 1. All programs preparing a person to be a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse shall be approved by the board. The board shall not recognize a program unless it: a. Is of recognized standing. b. Has provisions for adequate physical and clinical facilities and other resources with which to conduct […]
152.5A Student record checks. 1. For the purposes of this section: a. “Comprehensive preliminary background check” means the same as defined in section 135C.1. b. “Nursing program” means a nursing program that is approved by the board pursuant to section 152.5. c. “Student” means a person applying for, enrolled in, or returning to the clinical […]
152.6 Licenses — professional abbreviations. The board may license a natural person to practice as a registered nurse, as a licensed practical nurse, or as an advanced registered nurse practitioner. However, only a person currently licensed as a registered nurse in this state may use that title and the letters “R.N.” after the person’s name; […]
152.7 Applicant qualifications. 1. In addition to the provisions of section 147.3, an applicant to be licensed for the practice of nursing shall have the following qualifications: a. Be a graduate of an accredited high school or the equivalent. b. Pass an examination as prescribed by the board. c. Complete a course of study approved […]
152.8 Reciprocity. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 147.44, 147.48, 147.49, and 147.53, the following shall apply regarding applicants for nurse licensure possessing a license from another state: 1. A license possessed by an applicant from a state which has not adopted the nurse licensure compact contained in section 152E.1 or the advanced practice registered nurse […]
152.9 Temporary license. The board may issue a temporary license to a natural person who has completed the requirements of and applied for licensure by endorsement. The board shall determine the length of time a temporary license shall remain effective. [C77, 79, 81, §152.9] 94 Acts, ch 1123, §1
152.9A Limited nursing authorization. The board may issue a limited authorization to a nurse to complete the clinical component of a nurse refresher course. The board shall determine the length of time a limited nursing authorization shall remain effective. 2018 Acts, ch 1092, §1
