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R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-1. Legislative intent
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The legislature of the state, in order to safeguard life, health, property, and the public welfare of the people of this state and, in order to protect the people of the state from the unauthorized, unqualified, and improper application of services by individuals in the practice …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-1.1. Title of act
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This act shall be known and may be cited as “The Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-10. Qualifications of professional nurse applicants
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An applicant for licensure to practice as a professional nurse shall submit to the board written evidence on forms furnished by the division of professional regulation that the applicant: (1) Has completed at least an approved high school course of study or the equivalent support…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-11. Licensing of professional nurses
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(a) By examination. The applicant is required to pass a written or computerized adaptive testing examination determined by the board of nurse registration and nursing education. Upon successful completion of that examination, the applicant shall receive a license to practice nurs…