Colorado § 12-255-117 Temporary licenses and permits

Colorado Statutes

§ 12-255-117 — Temporary licenses and permits

Colorado § 12-255-117

Title 12Professions

Art.Nurses and Nurse Aides

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-117 (2026).

Text

(1)The board may issue a temporary license to practice for a period of four months to an applicant for licensure by endorsement pursuant to the occupational credential portability program.

(2)The board may issue a permit to practice as a practical or professional nurse for a period not to exceed two years or as determined by the board to any person from another state or a territory of the United States or a foreign country who is in this state for special training or for observation of nursing educational programs upon proof to the board by the person that he or she is currently licensed to practice as a nurse in the state, territory, or country of residency. The nursing practice permitted by the permit shall be limited to that practice performed as part of the special trainin

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(1) The board may issue a
temporary license to practice for a period of four months to an applicant for
licensure by endorsement pursuant to the occupational credential portability
program.

(2) The board may issue a permit to practice as a practical or professional
nurse for a period not to exceed two years or as determined by the board to any
person from another state or a territory of the United States or a foreign country
who is in this state for special training or for observation of nursing educational
programs upon proof to the board by the person that he or she is currently licensed
to practice as a nurse in the state, territory, or country of residency. The nursing
practice permitted by the permit shall be limited to that practice performed as part
of the special training or nursing educational program.

(3) The board may, as it deems appropriate, issue a permit to a person who is
under the supervision of a professional nurse licensed pursuant to this part 1.

(4) A person holding a permit may engage in the practice of practical or
professional nursing only under the personal and responsible supervision and
direction of a person licensed by the board to engage in the practice of professional
nursing.

(5) The board shall summarily withdraw a temporary license or permit issued
pursuant to this section if the board determines that the temporary license or
permit holder fails to meet the requirements of this section or section 12-255-109,
12-255-110, 12-255-111.5, or 12-255-114. The holder of a temporary license or permit
summarily withdrawn has the right to a hearing that shall be conducted pursuant to
article 4 of title 24 and section 12-20-403 by the board or by an administrative law
judge at the board's discretion.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1337, � 1, effective October 1. L. 2020: (1) amended, (HB 20-1326), ch. 126, p. 542, � 33, effective June 25; (3) amended, (HB 20-1183), ch. 157, p. 680, � 15, effective July 1. L. 2023: (5) amended, (SB 23-167), ch. 261, p. 1518, � 9, effective May 25.