Nevada § 632.280 - Issuance of license; admission without examination
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 632.280 — Issuance of license; admission without examination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 632.280. Issuance of license; admission without examination
The Board shall grant a license to practice as a practical nurse in this State to
each applicant who has the preliminary qualifications set forth in NRS 632.270 and who: 1. Passes the practical nurses examination, which examination must be given by the
Board not less than once each calendar year; or 2. Holds a license as a practical nurse under the laws of another jurisdiction after
passing an examination required by that jurisdiction, if it appears to the Board that
the requirements and scope of the required examination were at least equivalent to
those prescribed by this chapter for examinations. If the applicant was trained as a nurse in a jurisdiction where English is not the
prevalent language, the Board shall require that the applicant pass an examination
testing the applicant’s proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 632.280 cover?
Section 632.280 ("Issuance of license; admission without examination") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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