Arizona § 32-1648 - Licensed nursing assistants; certified nursing assistants; acceptance of out-of-state licenses
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-1648 — Licensed nursing assistants; certified nursing assistants; acceptance of out-of-state licenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-1648. Licensed nursing assistants; certified nursing assistants; acceptance of out-of-state licenses
A. The board may issue a license to a nursing assistant who has a current certificate or an equivalent document issued by another state if the board receives an application pursuant to section 32-1645 and determines that the applicant meets the qualifications of this article.
B. The board shall not issue a license to an applicant under subsection A of this section who has one or more felony convictions and who has not received an absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions three or more years prior to the date of filing the application.
C. The board may register a person as a certified nursing assistant who has been listed on the nursing assistant registry maintained in another state if the nursing assistant provides to the board current proof of registration or an equivalent document issued by another state and the board receives an application pursuant to section 32-1645 and determines that the applicant meets the qualifications of this article.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 32-1648
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-1648 cover?
Section 32-1648 ("Licensed nursing assistants; certified nursing assistants; acceptance of out-of-state licenses") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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