Examination required for registered nursing license--Issuance of license

Upon application and payment of the required fee, the applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse shall pass a written examination approved by the board. Upon achieving the passing standard as determined by the board and if otherwise qualified under § 36-9-49 , the board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice as a registered nurse. Source: SDC 1939, § 27.0904; SL 1947, ch 123 , § 5; SL 1955, ch 91 , § 4; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0904 (2) (a); SL 1967, ch 101 , § 4 (2) (a); SL 1976, ch 228 , § 19; SL 1979, ch 255 , § 21; SL 1986, ch 307 , § 18; SL 2016, ch 194 , § 18.