Unlicensed practice permitted in certain situations

This chapter does not prohibit the performance of the functions of a certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife by an unlicensed person if performed: (1) In an emergency situation; (2) By a legally qualified person from another state employed by the United States government and performing the person's official duties in this state; or (3) By a person enrolled in an approved program for the preparation of certified nurse practitioners or certified nurse midwives, as a part of that approved program. Source: SL 1979, ch 256 , § 12; SL 1995, ch 218 , § 6; SL 2017, ch 171 , § 6.