[§457-13.5] Temporary permit. (a) The board may issue a temporary permit to a practical nurse or registered nurse licensed in another jurisdiction who:
(b) The board may issue a temporary permit to a nurse who currently holds a multistate license issued by another state, territory, or country; provided that the individual:
(c) A temporary permit shall be issued only to an applicant who has been appointed or accepted employment with a single health care entity in the State listed in section 321-11(10).
(d) A temporary permit shall be issued within ten business days of the date the completed application is received by the board and shall be valid for a period of no longer than six months from the date of issuance.
(e) Beginning July 1, 2025, notwithstanding sections 457-7 and 457-8, an out-of-state registered nurse or licensed practical nurse may apply for a temporary permit based on the requirements of subsections (a) or (b), simultaneously with an application for a license to practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the State. Any out-of-state registered nurse or licensed practical nurse applying simultaneously for a temporary permit and license to practice shall be required to submit only one application with a single, non-refundable fee as prescribed by the board. A temporary permit pursuant to this subsection shall be issued within ten business days of the date the completed application is received by the board; provided that all criteria in subsections (a) or (b), and (c) have been met; provided further that the temporary permit issued pursuant to this subsection shall be valid until the time the board approves the individual's application for a license to practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse but no longer than one year. [L 2024, c 95, §1]