§ 25-23-1-10.5 — Temporary permits

Indiana § 25-23-1-10.5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 25: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
• Art. 23: NURSES
• Ch. 1: Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education

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5. (a) The board may issue a temporary
permit to practice as a nurse to a nurse licensed to practice in another
state or territory of the United States, who has applied to the board for
licensure by endorsement and submitted proof of current licensure to
the board. The permit is valid for ninety (90) days after issuance or
upon denial of licensure by the board. The permit may be renewed by
the board, for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days, if, in the
determination of the board, it is not possible to complete the
application process in that time period.
(b) Persons holding a temporary permit to practice as a nurse are
subject to the disciplinary provisions of this chapter and IC 25-1-9.
(c) The board may establish by rule under IC 4-22-2 application
procedures and requirements for the issuance of temporary permits
under this section.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.169-1985, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.149-1987, SEC.59; P.L.152-1988, SEC.16; P.L.48-1991, SEC.38; P.L.243-1995, SEC.1.