New Mexico § 61-3-23 - Permit to practice for graduate nurses
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-3-23 — Permit to practice for graduate nurses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-3-23. Permit to practice for graduate nurses
A. The board may issue a permit to practice to an applicant upon completion of an
approved course of study and upon application to take the national licensing examination
after graduation within the time frame set by rules of the board. B. The permit to practice shall be issued for practice under direct supervision at
a specified place of employment in the state. C. The permit to practice shall be valid from issuance until the results of the national
licensing examination are disseminated by the board office to the examinee, at which
time the permit is void and the applicant who has passed the examination may be issued
a license to practice.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 61-3-23
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-3-23 cover?
Section 61-3-23 ("Permit to practice for graduate nurses") 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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