2009 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses.
Article 3 - Nursing
Section 61-3-23 - Permit to practice for graduate nurses.

61-3-23. Permit to practice for graduate nurses. 

A.     The board may issue a permit to practice to an applicant upon completion of an approved course of study and upon application to take the national licensing examination after graduation within the time frame set by rules of the board.   

B.     The permit to practice shall be issued for practice under direct supervision at a specified place of employment in the state.   

C.     The permit to practice shall be valid from issuance until the results of the national licensing examination are disseminated by the board office to the examinee, at which time the permit is void and the applicant who has passed the examination may be issued a license to practice.   

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