33-21-132. Temporary permit.
(a) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice nursing or nurse assisting to an advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or certified nursing assistant who is awaiting licensure or certification by endorsement and who is currently licensed or certified in good standing in another jurisdiction, territory or possession of the United States. The period for a temporary permit shall not exceed ninety (90) days, provided the applicant submits a written application for licensure or certification by endorsement in a form and substance satisfactory to the board. A temporary permit for such a request shall be issued only one (1) time.
(b) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice nursing or nurse assisting to an advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or certified nursing assistant who is not seeking licensure or certification by endorsement and who is currently licensed or certified in good standing in another jurisdiction, territory or possession of the United States. The period for a temporary permit shall not exceed ninety (90) days, provided the applicant submits a written application for licensure or certification by endorsement in a form and substance satisfactory to the board. A temporary permit for such a request shall be issued only one (1) time.
(c) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice nursing or nurse assisting to a graduate of an approved nursing or nursing assistant education program, pending the results of the first board approved national nursing licensure or certification examination offered after graduation. A temporary permit shall not be issued to any applicant who has previously failed a board approved national nursing licensure or certification examination. The temporary permit shall be surrendered in event of failure of the licensure or certification examination. A new graduate holding a temporary permit shall practice only under the direction and supervision of a registered professional nurse. A temporary permit for such a request shall be issued only one (1) time.
(d) The board may issue a temporary permit to graduates of foreign schools of nursing who have met the requirements for licensure by examination or endorsement pursuant to board rules and regulations. Applicants showing evidence of certification from a board approved national certifying organization for graduates of foreign nursing schools shall take the first available board approved national nursing licensure or certification examination for which they are eligible. A temporary permit for such a request shall be issued only one (1) time.
(e) A temporary permit is nonrenewable.
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