2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 71-1782 — Licensed practical nurse-certified; disciplinary actions authorized.

Section 71-1782
Licensed practical nurse-certified; disciplinary actions authorized.

(1) The department may deny, refuse renewal of, revoke, suspend, or otherwise take disciplinary measures against a certificate to practice as a licensed practical nurse-certified upon the grounds provided in sections 71-147 to 71-161.19 or for violation of the Licensed Practical Nurse-Certified Act or the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under the act in the manner provided in such sections. The department with the approval of the board shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations governing the procedures for denial of renewal of the certificate for failure to meet the continuing competency requirements.

(2) Any person practicing as a licensed practical nurse-certified who is not certified as such by the department and who possesses a current license to engage in any health profession for which a license is issued by the department may have such license denied, refused renewal, suspended, or revoked or have other disciplinary action taken against him or her by the department pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Law relating to such profession.

(3) Any person who violates the Licensed Practical Nurse-Certified Act may have his or her license to practice as a licensed practical nurse denied, refused renewal, suspended, or revoked or have other disciplinary action taken against him or her by the department pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Law.

Source:

Laws 1993, LB 536, § 30

Laws 2002, LB 1021, § 66

Cross References:

Uniform Licensing Law,see section 71-101.

~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska