Louisiana § RS 37:911 - Legislative findings; intent; purpose of Part
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§ RS 37:911. Legislative findings; intent; purpose of Part
A. The legislature finds that the practice of nursing by qualified individuals is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of this state.
B. The legislature further finds that the practice of nursing by a registered nurse and an advanced practice registered nurse should be regulated in the public interest.
C. Therefore, it is the legislative intent and the purpose of this Part to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by regulating nursing education and practice and ensuring that any individual practicing or offering to practice nursing or using the title "registered nurse" or "advanced practice registered nurse" shall be licensed before engaging in such practice.
Acts 1976, No. 351, §1; Acts 1995, No. 633, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996; Acts 2022, No. 271, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 37:911 ("Legislative findings; intent; purpose of Part") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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