(1) All applicants except those certified by endorsement shall be required to pass a clinical competency evaluation. Such evaluation shall be in a written or oral form and shall include the following areas:
(a) Basic nursing skills;
(b) Personal care skills;
(c) Recognition of mental health and social services needs;
(d) Basic restorative services;
(e) Resident or patient rights.
(2) Competency evaluations shall be held at such times and places as the board determines but shall be held at least four times per year.