TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES
DIVISION 2: HEALTH
§ 2319. Implementation. (a) Any person holding a license to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that is valid on the effective date of this chapter shall be deemed to be licensed as a Registered Nurse under the provisions of this chapter and shall be eligible for renewal of such license under the conditions and standards prescribed in this chapter. (b) Any person holding a license to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that is valid on the effective date of this chapter shall be deemed to be licensed as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse under the provisions of this chapter and shall be eligible for renewal of such license under the conditions and standards prescribed in this chapter. (c) Any person eligible for reinstatement of a license to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse or as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on the effective date of this chapter shall be deemed to be eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse or as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, respectively, under the conditions and standards prescribed in this chapter. (d) Any person holding a lapsed license to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on the effective date of this chapter, because of failure to renew, may become licensed as a Registered Nurse or as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, respectively, under the provisions of this chapter by applying for reinstatement according to rules established by the Board of Nursing. Applications for such reinstatement must be made within three months of the effective date of this chapter. (e) New applicants for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as of the effective date of this chapter shall meet requirements set forth in administrative rules. Any individual authorized to practice in an advanced role prior to the effective date of this chapter may apply for licensure on the basis of the individual’s prior education and practice as set forth in the Board’s administrative rules and regulations. (f) New applicants for Certified Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant as of the effective date of this chapter shall meet the requirements set forth in administrative rules. (g) Those so licensed under the provisions of this section, specifically subsections (a) through (e) above, shall be eligible for renewal of such license under the conditions and standards prescribed in this chapter. Source: PL 14-62, § 2 (2319).