37-8-416. Licensed practical nursing -- examination. An applicant for a license to practice as a practical nurse is required to pass a written examination in subjects as the board determines. A written examination may be supplemented by an oral or practical examination. The board may use any nationally standardized examination for practical nurse licensure identified by the board in its rules. The passing score shall be established by the board in its rules. On successfully passing the examination, the board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 243, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 291, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 121, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 180, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1232(1); amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 248, L. 1981.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 37. Professions and Occupations
37-8-401. Unlawful to indicate licensure without valid license
37-8-402. through 37-8-404 reserved
37-8-405. Professional nursing -- qualifications of applicants for license
37-8-406. License -- professional nursing -- examination
37-8-408. Title and abbreviation of registered nurse
37-8-409. Advanced practice registered nursing -- when professional nurse may practice
37-8-410. Signature authority of advanced practice registered nurse
37-8-411. through 37-8-414 reserved
37-8-415. Licensed practical nursing -- qualifications of applicants
37-8-416. Licensed practical nursing -- examination
37-8-418. Licensed practical nursing -- application fee
37-8-419. Title and abbreviation of licensed practical nurse
37-8-421. Temporary practice permit
37-8-422. Medication aide I -- scope of practice
37-8-423. Medication aide II -- qualifications
37-8-424. Medication aide II -- scope of practice
37-8-425. Medication aide -- title
37-8-426. Medication aide II -- implementation
37-8-427. through 37-8-429 reserved
37-8-434. Criminal background check
37-8-435. through 37-8-440 reserved
37-8-443. Violation of chapter -- penalties