§2252. License; examination
The applicant is required to pass a written examination in subjects considered necessary by the board to determine the fitness of the applicant to practice practical nursing. Upon the applicant's successfully passing the examination, the board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse, that license to be in force for a period of at least one year until the birth date of the licensee. The initial license is renewable as provided in section 2255. [PL 2005, c. 163, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 724, §25 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 153, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 153, §5 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 163, §7 (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 Qualifications (REPEALED)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 -- endorsement (REPEALED)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