§2251-A. Qualifications
An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit to the board written evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant satisfies one of the following qualifications: [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (AMD).]
1. Education.
[PL 2003, c. 204, Pt. H, §6 (RP).]
2. Approved program. The applicant completed a prescribed curriculum in a state-approved program for the preparation of practical nurses and holds a diploma or certificate; or
[PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (AMD).]
3. Military training and experience. The applicant:
A. Served on active duty in the medical corps of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States and spent an aggregate of at least 12 months rendering bedside patient care; [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
B. Completed the basic course of instruction in nursing required by the branch of the Armed Forces of the United States in which the applicant served; and [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
C. Was honorably discharged from active duty. [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 724, §24 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 600, §A133 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 204, §H6 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING
Subchapter 4: PRACTICAL NURSES
32 §2251. Qualifications (REPEALED)
32 §2252. License; examination
32 §2254. -- endorsement (REPEALED)
32 §2254-A. Licensure of persons licensed by another jurisdiction
32 §2256. Licensed practical nurse; fees
32 §2257. Title and abbreviation
32 §2258. Registration under prior law
32 §2258-A. Administration of medication
32 §2258-B. Dispensing opioid medication to patients in opioid treatment programs