§ 5-34-14 - Qualifications of practical nurse applicants. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-34-14

   § 5-34-14  Qualifications of practicalnurse applicants. – An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shallsubmit to the board of nurse registration and nursing education writtenevidence on forms furnished by the department, verified by oath, that theapplicant:

   (1) Has completed the preliminary educational requirementsprescribed by the board;

   (2) Has furnished satisfactory proof that he or shesuccessfully completed the prescribed curriculum in an approved program ofpractical nursing and holds a diploma or certificate from the program or is agraduate of an approved school of professional nursing or was a student in goodstanding at an approved school of professional nursing before completing theprogram of studies and, at the time of withdrawal, had completed a program ofstudy, theory and clinical practice equivalent to that required for graduationfrom an approved school of practical nursing; and

   (3) Is of good moral character.