Rhode Island § 5-34-10 - Nurses
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§ 5-34-10. Nurses
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-10
§ 5-34-10. Qualifications of professional nurse applicants.
An applicant for licensure to practice as a professional nurse shall submit to the board written evidence on forms furnished by the division of professional regulation that the applicant:
(1) Has completed at least an approved high school course of study or the equivalent supported by diploma or certificate of the course of study as determined by the rules and regulations of the state board of education;
(2) Has successfully completed the prescribed curriculum in an approved basic professional nursing education program and holds a diploma from the program; and
(3) Is of good moral character.
History of Section.
P.L. 1982, ch. 328, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 176, § 8; P.L. 2018, ch. 289, § 8.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 5-34-10
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 5-34-10 cover?
Section 5-34-10 ("Nurses") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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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