Before being considered for licensure as a licensed practical nurse, either by endorsement or examination, under Section 61-3-19 NMSA 1978, an applicant shall:
A. furnish evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has successfully completed an approved program of nursing for licensure as a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse and has graduated or is eligible for graduation; and
B. at the cost to the applicant, provide the board with fingerprints and other information necessary for a state and national criminal background check.
History: 1953 Comp., § 67-2-15, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 44, § 15; 1973, ch. 182, § 1; 1977, ch. 220, § 10; 1991, ch. 190, § 10; 1997, ch. 244, § 12; 2001, ch. 137, § 7; 2003, ch. 276, § 7.
The 2003 amendment, effective June 20, 2003, inserted "or registered nurse" following "licensed practical nurse" in Subsection A.
The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, added the Subsection A designation and added Subsection B.
The 1997 amendment, effective June 20, 1997, substituted "applicant has successfully completed an approved program of nursing for licensure as a licensed practical nurse and has graduated or is eligible for graduation" for former language relating to an approved high school course or the equivalent and completed a state approved course for licensed practical nurses.
The 1991 amendment, effective June 14, 1991, substituted "61-3-19 NMSA 1978" for "67-2-16 NMSA 1953" in the introductory paragraph; deleted "four-year" preceding "high school" in Subsection A; substituted "a state approved course" for "an approved course" in Subsection B; and made a minor stylistic change in Subsection A.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. 2d Physicians, Surgeons and Other Healers §§ 51 to 62.
70 C.J.S. Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers § 19.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Section 61-3-4 - Criminal offender's character evaluation.
Section 61-3-5 - License required.
Section 61-3-5.1 - Temporary licensure.
Section 61-3-6 - Administration of anesthetics.
Section 61-3-8 - Board created; members; qualifications; terms; vacancies; removal.
Section 61-3-9 - Board meetings; quorum; officers.
Section 61-3-10 - Powers; duties.
Section 61-3-10.1 - Hemodialysis technicians; training programs; certification.
Section 61-3-10.2 - Medication aides.
Section 61-3-10.5 - Nursing excellence program; license renewal surcharge.
Section 61-3-10.6 - Nursing excellence fund created.
Section 61-3-11 - Bonds; expenses.
Section 61-3-12 - Examination; notice to applicants.
Section 61-3-13 - Qualifications for licensure as a registered nurse.
Section 61-3-14 - Licensure of registered nurses; expedited licensure.
Section 61-3-16 - Fees for licensure as a registered nurse.
Section 61-3-17 - Registration under previous law.
Section 61-3-18 - Qualifications for licensure as a licensed practical nurse.
Section 61-3-19 - Licensure of licensed practical nurses; expedited licensure.
Section 61-3-21 - Registration under previous law.
Section 61-3-22 - Fees for licensure as a licensed practical nurse.
Section 61-3-23 - Permit to practice for graduate nurses.
Section 61-3-23.1 - Permit to practice for graduate nursing specialties.
Section 61-3-23.4 - Clinical nurse specialist; qualifications; endorsement; expedited licensure.
Section 61-3-23.6 - Recompiled.
Section 61-3-24 - Renewal of licenses.
Section 61-3-24.1 - Nurse licensure compact entered into.
Section 61-3-26 - Schools of nursing; standards; approval.
Section 61-3-27 - Fund established; disposition; method of payment.
Section 61-3-27.1 - Board of nursing fund; authorized use.