(a) No person shall engage in the practice of professional nursing in Delaware without being licensed by the Board, except those persons issued a temporary permit by the Board.
(b) No person shall engage in practice as an advanced practice registered nurse without a board-issued license as an advanced practice registered nurse. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the use of title and abbreviation for advanced practice registered nurses is authorized in accordance with the following:
(1) Only certified registered nurse anesthetists may use that title, the abbreviation “CRNA” or any other words, letters, signs or figures indicating that the person using the same is a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
(2) Only certified nurse practitioners may use that title, the abbreviation “CNP” or any other words, letters, signs or figures indicating that the person using the same is a certified nurse practitioner.
(3) Only certified nurse midwives may use that title, the abbreviation “CNM” or any other words, letters, signs or figures indicating that the person using the same is a certified nurse midwife.
(4) Only clinical nurse specialists may use that title, the abbreviation “CNS” or any other words, letters, signs or figures indicating that the person using the same is a clinical nurse specialist.
(5) The abbreviation for the “APRN” designation for a certified nurse practitioner, a certified registered nurse anesthetist, a certified nurse midwife, and for a clinical nurse specialist will be “APRN,” plus the role title, i.e., “CNP,” “CRNA,” “CNM,” or “CNS.” It shall be unlawful for any person to use the title “APRN” or “APRN” plus their respective role titles, authorized abbreviations or any other title that would lead a person to believe the individual is an APRN, unless permitted by this chapter.
(c) No person shall knowingly employ a graduate of a professional nursing program or a registered nurse to engage in the practice of professional nursing without a temporary permit or license from the Board.
(d) Only registered nurses shall use that title, the title “nurse”, the abbreviation of “R.N.” or any other words, letters, signs or figures indicating that the person using the same is a registered nurse.
(e) No person shall practice practical nursing in Delaware without being licensed by the Board, except those persons issued a temporary permit by the Board.
(f) No person shall knowingly employ a graduate of a practical nursing program or a licensed practical nurse to engage in the practice of practical nursing without a temporary permit or license from the Board.
(g) Only licensed practical nurses shall use that title, the title “nurse”, the abbreviation “L.P.N.” or any other words, letters, signs or figures indicating that the person using the same is a licensed practical nurse.
Structure Delaware Code
Title 24 - Professions and Occupations
§ 1901. Declaration of legislative intent.
§ 1905. Delaware Board of Nursing — Executive Director.
§ 1906. Delaware Board of Nursing — Powers and duties.
§ 1907. Delaware Board of Nursing — Revenue and expenses.
§ 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.
§ 1919. Nursing educational programs.
§ 1920. License requirements; use of abbreviations.
§ 1921. Applicability of chapter.
§ 1922. Disciplinary proceedings; appeal.
§ 1923. Temporary suspension; pending hearing.
§ 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.
§ 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.