§ 5-34-1. Legislative intent. The legislature of the state, in order to safeguard life, health, property, and the public welfare of the people of this state and, in order to protect the people of the state from the unauthorized, unqualified, and improper application of services by individuals in the practice of nursing, declares it a […]
§ 5-34-1.1. Title of act. This act shall be known and may be cited as “The Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 125, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 138, § 1.
§ 5-34-10. Qualifications of professional nurse applicants. An applicant for licensure to practice as a professional nurse shall submit to the board written evidence on forms furnished by the division of professional regulation that the applicant: (1) Has completed at least an approved high school course of study or the equivalent supported by diploma or […]
§ 5-34-11. Licensing of professional nurses. (a) By examination. The applicant is required to pass a written or computerized adaptive testing examination determined by the board of nurse registration and nursing education. Upon successful completion of that examination, the applicant shall receive a license to practice nursing as a professional nurse. (b) Without examination by […]
§ 5-34-12. Application fee for professional nurses. The applicant for a license to practice as a professional nurse shall pay a fee as set forth in § 23-1-54. History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 328, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 9; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 7; P.L. 2012, ch. […]
§ 5-34-13. Right to use professional nurse title. Any person who holds a license to practice as a professional nurse in this state shall have the right to use the title “Registered nurse” and the abbreviation “R.N.” No other person may assume that title or use that abbreviation or any other words or letters, signs, […]
§ 5-34-14. Qualifications of practical nurse applicants. An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit to the board of nurse registration and nursing education written evidence on forms furnished by the department, verified by oath, that the applicant: (1) Has completed the preliminary educational requirements prescribed by the board; […]
§ 5-34-15. Licensing of practical nurses. (a) By examination. The applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in this state is required to pass a written or computerized adaptive testing examination determined by the board of nurse registration and nursing education. Upon successful completion of that examination, the applicant shall receive […]
§ 5-34-16. Application fee for practical nurse licensure. The applicant for licensure to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall pay a fee as set forth in § 23-1-54. History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 328, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 9; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 7; P.L. 2012, […]
§ 5-34-17. Right to use practical nurse title. Any person who holds a license to practice nursing as a practical nurse in this state has the right to use the title “Licensed Practical Nurse” and the abbreviation “L.P.N.” No other person may assume that title or use that abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, […]
§ 5-34-18. Signature on licenses for nursing. All original licenses to practice nursing either as a professional or practical nurse under this chapter shall be signed by the president and the director of nurse registration and nursing education, and the director of the department of health. History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 328, § 2; P.L. […]
§ 5-34-19. Expiration and renewal of licenses. (a) The license of every person licensed under this chapter shall expire on the first day of March of every other year following the date of license. On or before the first day of January of every year, the director shall mail an application for renewal of license […]
§ 5-34-19.1. Applications to include data on race and ethnic background. Applications for all licenses and/or all license renewals issued pursuant to this chapter shall include a section requesting optional data on the race and ethnic background of the applicant. Only aggregate data on race and ethnic background may be disseminated by the department of […]
§ 5-34-2. License and registration required to practice nursing or use title. It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice nursing in this state or to use any title, sign, abbreviation, card, or device indicating authority to practice nursing unless that person is licensed and registered under the provisions of this […]
§ 5-34-20. Transfer to inactive list — Reinstatement. A nurse who does not intend to practice nursing during the two-year (2) period, upon written request to the department, may have his or her name transferred to an inactive list and is not required to pay the renewal fee for as long as the inactive status […]
§ 5-34-21. Receipts. The proceeds of any fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited as general revenues. History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 328, § 2; P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 26, §§ 2, 15; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 17.
§ 5-34-22. [Repealed.] History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 328, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2003, ch. 125, § 4, effective July 9, 2003.
§ 5-34-23. [Repealed.] History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 328, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2003, ch. 125, § 4, effective July 9, 2003.
§ 5-34-24. Grounds for discipline of licensees. The board of nurse registration and nursing education has the power to deny, revoke, or suspend any license to practice nursing; to provide for a nondisciplinary alternative only in situations involving alcohol or drug abuse; or to discipline a licensee upon proof that the person is: (1) Guilty […]
§ 5-34-24.1. Nondisciplinary alternative. (a) The board of nurse registration and nursing education may provide for a nondisciplinary alternative in situations involving alcohol and drug abuse, or any mental illness as listed in the most recent revised publication or the most updated volume of either the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published […]
