54.1-3017 - Qualifications of applicant for registered nurse's license; examination; graduates of foreign nursing education programs. - Virginia Statutes

§ 54.1-3017. Qualifications of applicant for registered nurse's license;examination; graduates of foreign nursing education programs.

A. An applicant for a license to practice professional nursing shall submitevidence satisfactory to the Board that such applicant:

1. Has completed an approved four-year high school course of study or theequivalent as determined by the appropriate educational agency;

2. Has received a diploma or degree from an approved professional nursingeducation program;

3. Has passed a written examination as required by the Board; and

4. Has committed no acts which are grounds for disciplinary action as setforth in this chapter.

B. An applicant who graduated from a nursing education program in a foreigncountry may be required to pass the Commission on Graduates of ForeignNursing Schools Qualifying Examination prior to admission to the examinationfor licensure in this Commonwealth.

(Code 1950, § 54-346; 1970, c. 116; 1979, c. 5, § 54-367.13; 1982, c. 598;1988, c. 765.)