Delaware § 1910 Qualifications for registered nurse

Delaware Statutes

§ 1910 — Qualifications for registered nurse

Delaware § 1910

Title24

Ch. 19NURSING

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Bluebook

Del. Code tit. 24, § 1910 (2026).

Text

An applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse shall submit to the Board written evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant:

(1)Is a graduate of and holds a certificate from a State Board of Nursing approved nursing education program that is authorized to prepare persons for licensure as a registered nurse;

(2)Demonstrates competence in English related to nursing;

(3)Has earned a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(4)Is of such satisfactory physical and mental health as is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act [42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.];

(5)Has committed no acts which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in § 1922(a) of this title; however, if after consideration of the factors set forth under § 8735(x)(3) of Title 29 through a hea

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An applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse shall submit to the Board written evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant:

(1) Is a graduate of and holds a certificate from a State Board of Nursing approved nursing education program that is authorized to prepare persons for licensure as a registered nurse;

(2) Demonstrates competence in English related to nursing;

(3) Has earned a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(4) Is of such satisfactory physical and mental health as is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act [42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.];

(5) Has committed no acts which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in § 1922(a) of this title; however, if after consideration of the factors set forth under § 8735(x)(3) of Title 29 through a hearing or review of documentation the Board determines that granting a waiver would not create an unreasonable risk to public safety, the Board by an affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum, shall waive § 1922(a)(2) of this title. A waiver may not be granted for a conviction of a felony sexual offense;

a.-e. [Repealed.]

(6) If seeking licensure by endorsement, demonstrates active employment in professional nursing in the past 5 years, or satisfactory completion of a professional nursing refresher program with an approved agency within 2 years prior to filing an application. In the event no refresher course is available the Board may consider alternate methods of evaluating current knowledge in professional nursing; and

(7) Has passed the standard national examination for registered nursing. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing shall establish the passing score.

Legislative History

24 Del. C. 1953, § 1910; 54 Del. Laws, c. 153 ; 57 Del. Laws, c. 668, §§ 4, 5 ; 64 Del. Laws, c. 26, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 482, §§ 7-9 ; 75 Del. Laws, c. 436, § 16 ; 77 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 14 ; 78 Del. Laws, c. 35, §§ 1, 2 ; 78 Del. Laws, c. 44, §§ 28, 29 ; 81 Del. Laws, c. 80, § 3 ; 83 Del. Laws, c. 433, § 13