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314.051 Practical nurse license -- Jurisprudence examination -- Use of
"L.P.N.A." by provisional licensee -- Use of "L.P.N." -- Special license -Reinstatement -- Limited license.
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An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall file with
the board a written application for a license verified by oath, that the applicant:
(a) Has fulfilled the requirements of KRS 214.615(1);
(b) Has completed the required educational program in practical nursing at
an approved school of nursing and has completed requirements for
graduation therefrom;
(c) Is able to understandably speak and write the English language and to
read the English language with comprehension; and
(d) Has passed the jurisprudence examination approved by the board as
provided by subsection (4) of this section.
The applicant for licensure to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall pay a
licensure application fee, and licensure examination fees if applicable, as set
forth in a regulation by the board.
An applicant shall be required to pass a licensure examination in any subjects
the board may determine. Application for licensure by examination shall be
received by the board at the time determined by the board by administrative
regulation.
The jurisprudence examination shall be prescribed by the board and be
conducted on the licensing requirements under this chapter and board
regulations and requirements applicable to the nursing profession in this
Commonwealth. The board shall promulgate an administrative regulation in
accordance with KRS Chapter 13A establishing the provisions to meet this
requirement.
Upon request, an applicant who meets the requirements of subsection (1) of
this section shall be issued a provisional license that shall expire no later than
six (6) months from the date of issuance.
An individual who holds a provisional license shall have the right to use the title
"licensed practical nurse applicant" and the abbreviation "L.P.N.A." An L.P.N.A.
shall only work under the direct supervision of a nurse and shall not engage in
independent nursing practice.
Upon the applicant's successful completion of all requirements for licensed
practical nurse licensure, the board may issue to the applicant a license to
practice as a licensed practical nurse if, in the determination of the board, the
applicant is qualified to practice as a licensed practical nurse in this state.
The board may issue a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse to any
applicant who has passed the licensure examination and the jurisprudence
examination prescribed by the board or their equivalent, and has been licensed
or registered as a licensed practical nurse or a person licensed to perform
similar services under a different title, under the laws of another state, territory
or foreign country if, in the opinion of the board, the applicant meets the
requirements for a licensed practical nurse in this state.
Any person who holds a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in this
state shall have the right to use the title "licensed practical nurse" and the
abbreviation "L.P.N." No other person shall assume the title or use the
abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or figures to indicate that the
person using the same is a licensed practical nurse. No person shall practice
as a licensed practical nurse unless licensed under this chapter.
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Beginning November 1, 2005, for a licensed practical nurse who
is retired, upon payment of a one-time fee, the board may issue a special
license to a licensed practical nurse in recognition of the nurse's retired
status. A retired nurse may not practice nursing but may use the title
"licensed practical nurse" and the abbreviation "L.P.N."
(b) A retired licensed practical nurse who wishes to return to the practice of
nursing shall apply for reinstatement.
(c) The board shall promulgate an administrative regulation pursuant to KRS
Chapter 13A to specify the fee required in paragraph (a) of this
subsection and reinstatement under paragraph (b) of this subsection.
(11) Any person heretofore licensed as a practical nurse under the licensing laws of
this state who has allowed the license to lapse by failure to renew may apply
for reinstatement of the license under the provisions of this chapter. A person
whose license has lapsed for one (1) year or more shall pass the jurisprudence
examination approved by the board as provided in subsection (4) of this
section.
(12) A license to practice practical nursing may be limited by the board in
accordance with regulations promulgated by the board and as defined in this
chapter.
Effective:June 8, 2011
History: Amended 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 35, sec. 3, effective June 8, 2011. -Amended 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 55, sec. 3, effective July 13, 2004. -- Amended
2000 Ky. Acts ch. 391, sec. 11, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1994 Ky.
Acts ch. 367, sec. 8, effective July 15, 1994. Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 128,
sec. 7, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 443, sec. 22,
effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 346, sec. 2, effective July
15, 1986. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 408, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1982. -Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 168, sec. 5, effective June 17, 1978. -- Created
1966 Ky. Acts ch. 20, secs. 11, 12(1), 13, 14, 17(2) and 18.
Legislative Research Commission Note (7/13/2004). The word "for" has been
added to this statute so that subsection (10)(b) reads, "Beginning November 1,
2005, for a licensed practical nurse who is retired...." The Reviser of Statutes
added this word when codifying 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 55, sec. 3, to correct a
manifest clerical or typographical error in accordance with KRS 7.136(1)(h).
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