§ 33-21-132 — Temporary permit

(a) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice
nursing or nurse assisting to an advanced practice registered
nurse, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or certified
nursing assistant who is awaiting licensure or certification by
endorsement and who is currently licensed or certified in good
standing in another jurisdiction, territory or possession of the
United States. The period for a temporary permit shall not
exceed ninety (90) days, provided the applicant submits a
written application for licensure or certification by
endorsement in a form and substance satisfactory to the board. A
temporary permit for such a request shall be issued only one (1)
time.
(b) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice
nursing or nurse assisting to an advanced practice registered
nurse, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or certified
nursing assistant who is not seeking licensure or certification
by endorsement and who is currently licensed or certified in
good standing in another jurisdiction, territory or possession
of the United States. The period for a temporary permit shall
not exceed ninety (90) days, provided the applicant submits a
written application for licensure or certification by
endorsement in a form and substance satisfactory to the board. A
temporary permit for such a request shall be issued only one (1)
time.
(c) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice
nursing or nurse assisting to a graduate of an approved nursing
or nursing assistant education program, pending the results of
the first board approved national nursing licensure or
certification examination offered after graduation. A temporary
permit shall not be issued to any applicant who has previously
failed a board approved national nursing licensure or
certification examination. The temporary permit shall be
surrendered in event of failure of the licensure or
certification examination. A new graduate holding a temporary
permit shall practice only under the direction and supervision
of a registered professional nurse. A temporary permit for such
a request shall be issued only one (1) time.
(d) The board may issue a temporary permit to graduates of
foreign schools of nursing who have met the requirements for
licensure by examination or endorsement pursuant to board rules
and regulations. Applicants showing evidence of certification
from a board approved national certifying organization for
graduates of foreign nursing schools shall take the first
available board approved national nursing licensure or
certification examination for which they are eligible. A
temporary permit for such a request shall be issued only one (1)
time.
(e) A temporary permit is nonrenewable.