§ 32 §2103 — Exceptions

This chapter does not prohibit:
1.
Emergency.
The rendering of nursing assistance in the case of emergency;
2.
Students.
The practice of nursing that is an integral part of a program by students enrolled in board-approved nursing education programs leading to initial licensure, or the practice of nursing by graduates of board-approved programs who are participating in a structured orientation program specifically designed for graduates of board-approved nursing programs as defined by the board, if they practice under on-site delegation and supervision of a registered professional nurse and only in the practice setting. The board may, by rule or by policy, define what constitutes supervision and a practice setting;
3.
United States Government.
4.
Licensure in another state or jurisdiction.
The practice of:
5.
Practice of practical nursing.
6.
Nursing services; practice of religious principles.
Nursing services performed in accordance with the practice of the religious principles or tenets of a church or denomination that relies upon prayer or spiritual means alone for healing; or
7.
Nursing services by successful candidates of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.'s National Council Licensure Examination pending receipt of United States social security number.
The practice of nursing for a period not to exceed 90 days by an applicant for licensure as a registered professional nurse or practical nurse who has passed the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.'s National Council Licensure Examination and has met all requirements for licensure except obtaining a United States social security number, as required by Title 36, section 175.

Legislative History

PL 1967, c. 263, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 724, §§5-9 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A113 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §H1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 260, §D1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 204, §§H2-4 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 163, §§1,2 (AMD).