1. Before hiring a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse in Missouri, an employer shall verify that the applicant has a current, valid license to practice nursing under chapter 335. This section shall not apply for employment which does not require the possession of a current, valid license to practice nursing.

2. Employers shall have a process in place to verify licensure status of each registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse coinciding with the license renewal.

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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 335.075

  • Licensure: the issuing of a license to candidates who have met the requirements specified under this chapter, authorizing the person to engage in the practice of advanced practice, professional, or practical nursing, and the recording of the names of those persons as holders of a license to practice advanced practice, professional, or practical nursing. See Missouri Laws 335.016
  • practical nurse: a person licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to engage in the practice of practical nursing. See Missouri Laws 335.016
  • registered nurse: a person licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to engage in the practice of professional nursing. See Missouri Laws 335.016
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