Arizona Laws 32-1638. Examination of practical nurses
A. An applicant shall pass an examination in subjects relating to the duties and services of a practical nurse taught in an approved practical nursing program as the board determines.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-1638
- Board: means the Arizona state board of nursing. See Arizona Laws 32-1601
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Practical nurse: means a person who holds a practical nurse license issued pursuant to this chapter or pursuant to a multistate compact privilege and who practices practical nursing as defined in this section. See Arizona Laws 32-1601
- Practical nursing: includes the following activities that are performed under the supervision of a physician or a registered nurse:
(a) Contributing to the assessment of the health status of individuals and groups. See Arizona Laws 32-1601
B. If an applicant successfully passes the examination and meets the other requirements established pursuant to this chapter, the board shall issue a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse to the applicant.
C. If an applicant fails to pass the examination prescribed in subsection A within two years after completing the nursing program, the board may require the applicant to complete additional educational requirements as prescribed by the board by rule.
D. On review of credible evidence, the board may require retesting of applicants if the board believes that the security of a licensure examination has been compromised and that the credibility of examination results is in question.