90-171.43A. Mandatory employer verification of licensure status.
(a) Before hiring a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse in North Carolina, a health care facility shall verify that the applicant has a current, valid license to practice nursing pursuant to G.S. 90-171.43.
(b) For purposes of this section, "health care facility" means:
(1) Facilities described in G.S. 131E-256(b).
(2) Public health departments, physicians' offices, ambulatory care facilities, and rural health clinics. (2003-146, s. 6.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations
Article 9A - Nursing Practice Act.
§ 90-171.19 - Legislative findings.
§ 90-171.23 - Duties, powers, and meetings.
§ 90-171.24 - Executive director.
§ 90-171.25 - Custody and use of funds.
§ 90-171.26 - The Board may accept contributions, etc.
§ 90-171.27 - Expenses payable from fees collected by Board.
§ 90-171.28 - Nurses registered under previous law.
§ 90-171.29 - Qualifications of applicants for examination.
§ 90-171.30 - Licensure by examination.
§ 90-171.33 - Temporary license.
§ 90-171.34 - Licensure renewal.
§ 90-171.36A - Retired nurse status; reinstatement.
§ 90-171.37 - Disciplinary authority.
§ 90-171.37A - Use of hearing committee and depositions.
§ 90-171.37B - Appeal from Board's disciplinary action of licensee.
§ 90-171.37D - Service of notices.
§ 90-171.38 - Standards for nursing programs.
§ 90-171.40 - Ongoing approval.
§ 90-171.41 - Baccalaureate in nursing candidate credits.
§ 90-171.42 - Continuing education programs.
§ 90-171.43 - License required; rules.
§ 90-171.43A - Mandatory employer verification of licensure status.
§ 90-171.44 - Prohibited acts.
§ 90-171.45 - Violation of Article.
§ 90-171.46 - Injunctive authority.
§ 90-171.47 - Reportsimmunity from suit.
§ 90-171.48 - Criminal history record checks of applicants for licensure.