Title IV, PUBLIC HEALTH (Ch. 123 - 158)

An executive director shall be appointed pursuant to section 10A.504 . The executive director shall be a registered nurse. The governor, with the approval of the executive council pursuant to section 8A.413, subsection 3 , under the pay plan for exempt positions in the executive …

The board may establish and utilize such ad hoc advisory committees as determined necessary by the board. The board shall establish appointment provisions, membership terms, operating guidelines, and any other operational requirements for committees established pursuant to this s…

The board may apply appropriated funds to: 1. The administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and chapters 147 , 152E , and 272C . 2. The elevation of the standards of the schools of nursing. 3. The promotion of educational and professional standards of nurse…

1. All programs preparing a person to be a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse shall be approved by the board. The board shall not recognize a program unless it: a. Is of recognized standing. b. Has provisions for adequate physical and clinical facilities and other res…

1. For the purposes of this section : a. “Comprehensive preliminary background check” means the same as defined in section 135C.1 . b. “Nursing program” means a nursing program that is approved by the board pursuant to section 152.5 . c. “Record check evaluation system” means the…

The board may license a natural person to practice as a registered nurse, as a licensed practical nurse, or as an advanced registered nurse practitioner. However, only a person currently licensed as a registered nurse in this state may use that title and the letters “R.N.” after …

1. In addition to the provisions of section 147.3 , an applicant to be licensed for the practice of nursing shall have the following qualifications: a. Be a graduate of an accredited high school or the equivalent. b. Pass an examination as prescribed by the board. c. Complete a c…

Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 147.44 , 147.48 , 147.49 , and 147.53 , the following shall apply regarding applicants for nurse licensure possessing a license from another state: 1. A license possessed by an applicant from a state which has not adopted the nurse licen…

The board may issue a temporary license to a natural person who has completed the requirements of and applied for licensure by endorsement. The board shall determine the length of time a temporary license shall remain effective. [C77, 79, 81, §152.9 ] 94 Acts, ch 1123, §1

The board may issue a limited authorization to a nurse to complete the clinical component of a nurse refresher course. The board shall determine the length of time a limited nursing authorization shall remain effective. 2018 Acts, ch 1092, §1