Delaware Code
Chapter 19. NURSING
§ 1928. Criminal background checks of registered nurses.

An applicant for licensure to practice as a registered nurse shall submit, at the applicant's expense, fingerprints and other necessary information in order to obtain the following:

(1) A report of the individual's entire criminal history record from the State Bureau of Identification or a statement from the State Bureau of Identification that the State Central Repository contains no such information relating to that person.
(2) A report of the individual's entire federal criminal history record pursuant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation appropriation of Title II of Public Law 92-544 (28 U.S.C. § 534). The State Bureau of Identification shall be the intermediary for purposes of this section and the Board of Nursing shall be the screening point for the receipt of said federal criminal history records.

Structure Delaware Code

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.