Idaho § 54-1407 - License for practical nursing
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 54-1407 — License for practical nursing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54-1407. License for practical nursing
(1) Qualifications. To qualify for a license to practice practical nursing a person must:
(a) Have successfully completed the basic curriculum of an approved practical nursing education program or its equivalent; and
(b) Satisfy one (1) of the following requirements:
(i) Pass an examination adopted and used by the board to measure knowledge and judgment essential for the safe practice of practical nursing; or
(ii) Have a practical nursing license in good standing, without restriction or limitation, issued upon successful similar examination, approved by the board, conducted in another state, territory or foreign country; or
(iii) Have a practical nursing license in good standing, without restriction or limitation, issued by another state, territory or foreign country and meet established board requirements; and
(c) Be of sufficiently sound physical and mental health as will not impair or interfere with the ability to practice nursing.
(2) Fees. A qualified applicant shall be entitled to a license to practice practical nursing upon payment of a license fee to the board in an amount designated by the board not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 54-1407
What does Idaho Statutes § 54-1407 cover?
Section 54-1407 ("License for practical nursing") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 54-1407?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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