Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 2251-A – Qualifications
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An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit to the board written evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant satisfies one of the following qualifications: [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (AMD).]
1. Education.
[PL 2003, c. 204, Pt. H, §6 (RP).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 2251-A
- Board: means the State Board of Nursing. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 2102
- 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.
- license: is a n authorization to practice nursing as a professional nurse, practical nurse or advanced practice registered nurse. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 2102
- licensed practical nurse: means an individual who is currently licensed under this chapter and who practices practical nursing as defined in subsection 3. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 2102
- United States: includes territories and the District of Columbia. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
2. Approved program. The applicant completed a prescribed curriculum in a state-approved program for the preparation of practical nurses and holds a diploma or certificate; or
[PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (AMD).]
3. Military training and experience. The applicant:
A. Served on active duty in the medical corps of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States and spent an aggregate of at least 12 months rendering bedside patient care; [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
B. Completed the basic course of instruction in nursing required by the branch of the Armed Forces of the United States in which the applicant served; and [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
C. Was honorably discharged from active duty. [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 724, §24 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 600, §A133 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 204, §H6 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (AMD).