New Mexico § 61-3-19 - Licensure of licensed practical nurses; by examination; by expedited licensure
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-3-19 — Licensure of licensed practical nurses; by examination; by expedited licensure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-3-19. Licensure of licensed practical nurses; by examination; by expedited licensure
A. Applicants for licensure by examination shall be required to pass the national
licensing examination for licensed practical nurses. The applicant who passes the examination may be issued by the board a license to
practice as a licensed practical nurse. B. The board shall issue an expedited license as a licensed practical nurse without
an examination to an applicant who has been duly licensed in another licensing jurisdiction
and holds a valid, unrestricted license and is in good standing with the licensing
board in that licensing jurisdiction. The board shall expedite the issuance of a license in accordance with Section 61-1-31.1 NMSA 1978 within thirty days. If the board issues an expedited license to a person whose prior licensing jurisdiction
did not require examination, the board may require that person to pass an examination
before applying for license renewal. C. An applicant licensed under the laws of a territory or foreign country shall demonstrate
proficiency in English.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-3-19 cover?
Section 61-3-19 ("Licensure of licensed practical nurses; by examination; by expedited licensure") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. 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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