Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 2257 – Title and abbreviation
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 2257
- 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
An individual who holds a current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in this State has the right to use the title “Licensed Practical Nurse” and abbreviation “L.P.N.” No other individual may assume that title or use that abbreviation or other words, letters, signs or figures to indicate that the individual using the same is a licensed practical nurse. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §136 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 724, §28 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A136 (AMD).