Delaware Code
Chapter 19. NURSING
§ 1913. Registered nurses licensed under previous law.

(a) Any person holding a license to practice nursing as a registered nurse that is valid on July 1, 1983, shall be deemed to be licensed as a registered nurse under this chapter and shall be eligible for renewal of such license under the conditions and standards prescribed by § 1918 of this title.
(b) Any person eligible for reactivation or reinstatement of a license to practice nursing as a registered nurse in this state on or after July 1, 1983, shall be deemed to be eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse under this chapter and shall be eligible for renewal of such license under the conditions and standards prescribed by § 1918 of this title.
(c) Any person whose license to practice nursing as a registered nurse has lapsed in this State on or after July 1, 1983, because of failure to renew may become licensed as a registered nurse under this chapter by applying for reinstatement according to the rules and regulations established by the Board of Nursing.
(d) Any person who was licensed to practice nursing as a registered nurse and who had requested to be placed on inactive status in this State on or after July 1, 1983, may become licensed as a registered nurse under this chapter by applying for reactivation according to the rules and regulations established by the Board of Nursing.

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Delaware Code

Title 24 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 19. NURSING

§ 1901. Declaration of legislative intent.

§ 1902. Definitions.

§ 1903. Delaware Board of Nursing — Appointments; qualifications; terms of office; vacancies; suspension or removal.

§ 1904. Delaware Board of Nursing — Election of officers; quorum; rules and regulations; special meetings; compensation; seal.

§ 1905. Delaware Board of Nursing — Executive Director.

§ 1906. Delaware Board of Nursing — Powers and duties.

§ 1907. Delaware Board of Nursing — Revenue and expenses.

§ 1908. Delaware Board of Nursing — Meetings; examinations for licensing; nursing education programs; fees.

§ 1909. License requirement.

§ 1910. Qualifications for registered nurse [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 1910. Qualifications for registered nurse [Effective Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 1912. Reciprocity for registered nurse.

§ 1913. Registered nurses licensed under previous law.

§ 1914. Qualifications for licensed practical nurse [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 1914. Qualifications for licensed practical nurse [Effective Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 1916. Reciprocity for licensed practical nurse.

§ 1917. Licensed practical nurses licensed under previous law.

§ 1918. Renewal of license; lapse of license; late renewal; penalties; retirement from practice; temporary permit to practice; inactive status.

§ 1919. Nursing educational programs.

§ 1920. License requirements; use of abbreviations.

§ 1921. Applicability of chapter.

§ 1922. Disciplinary proceedings; appeal.

§ 1923. Temporary suspension; pending hearing.

§ 1924. Unlawful practices.

§ 1925. Penalties.

§ 1926. Status of present Board members.

§ 1927. Prescription requirements.

§ 1928. Criminal background checks of registered nurses.

§ 1929. Criminal background checks of licensed practical nurses.

§ 1930. Duty to report conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline or inability to practice.

§ 1930A. Duty to self-report.

§ 1931. Treatment or examination of minors.

§ 1932. Limited lay administration of medications.

§ 1934. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Committee.

§ 1935. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) — Authority and duties.