Nebraska Statutes
§ 38-2228 — Nursing; use of title; restriction
Nebraska·Ch. 38 Health Occupations and Professions
(1)In the interest of public safety and consumer awareness, it is unlawful for any person to use the title nurse in reference to himself or herself in any capacity, except individuals who are or have been licensed as a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse. A Christian Science nurse may refer to himself or herself only as a Christian Science nurse.
(2)The terms "nurse", "registered nurse", and "licensed practical nurse" include persons licensed as registered nurses or licensed practical nurses by a state that is a party to the Nurse Licensure Compact. Unless the context otherwise indicates or unless doing so would be inconsistent with the compact, nurses practicing in this state under a license issued by a state that is a party to the compact have the same rights and obligations
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Legislative History
Source: Laws 1995, LB 563, § 6; Laws 1996, LB 1155, § 25; Laws 2000, LB 523, § 7; R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.17; Laws 2007, LB463, § 784.
Cross References: Nurse Licensure Compact, see sections 71-1795 to 71-1795.02.
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Repealed. Laws 2018, LB731, § 106