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RSA 326-B:16 · Licensure; All Applicants

Title
XXX: OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter
326-B · NURSE PRACTICE ACT
Status
current
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326-B:16 Licensure; All Applicants. –

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I.

All applicants seeking licensure as an APRN, RN, or LPN shall:

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(a)

Submit a completed application and required fees.

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(b)

Have the ability to read and write in the English language.

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(c)

Report any pending criminal charges, criminal convictions, or plea arrangement in lieu of convictions.

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(d)

Have committed no acts or omissions which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in this chapter, or, if such acts have been committed and would be grounds for disciplinary action, the board has found, after investigation, that sufficient restitution has been made.

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(e)

Meet continuing competence requirements as defined in rules adopted under RSA 541-A.

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(f)

Meet other criteria as established by the board.

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II.

All applicants seeking licensure as an LNA shall:

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(a)

Submit a completed application and fees as established by the executive director.

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(b)

Have sufficient aptitude in the English language as defined in rules adopted under RSA 541-A.

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(c)

Report any pending criminal charges, criminal convictions, or plea arrangement in lieu of convictions.

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(d)

Have committed no acts or omissions which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in this chapter, or, if such acts have been committed and would be grounds for disciplinary action, the board has found, after investigation, that sufficient restitution has been made.

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(e)

Meet continuing competence requirements as defined in rules adopted under RSA 541-A.

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(f)

Meet other criteria as established by the board. Source. 2005, 293:1, eff. July 1, 2005 at 12:01 a.m. 2024, 120:1, eff. Sept. 1, 2024; 327:104, eff. July 1, 2024.

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Source note

Source. 2005, 293:1, eff. July 1, 2005 at 12:01 a.m. 2024, 120:1, eff. Sept. 1, 2024; 327:104, eff. July 1, 2024.

Source history

  • 2005, 293:1, eff. July 1, 2005 at 12:01 a.m
  • 2024, 120:1, eff. Sept. 1, 2024; 327:104, eff. July 1, 2024

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