2006 Code of Virginia § 54.1-3003 - Qualifications of members

54.1-3003. Qualifications of members.

A. Each professional nurse appointed to the Board shall:

1. Be a citizen of the United States of America;

2. Be a resident of this Commonwealth;

3. Have been graduated from an educational program approved by a state boardof nursing;

4. Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a registered nurse;

5. Have had at least five years' experience in nursing, nursingadministration or teaching in a nursing education program; and

6. Have been actively engaged in professional nursing in this Commonwealthfor at least three years preceding appointment or reappointment.

B. Each licensed practical nurse appointed to the Board shall:

1. Be a citizen of the United States of America;

2. Be a resident of this Commonwealth;

3. Have been graduated from a high school or the equivalent;

4. Have been graduated from a practical nursing program approved by a stateboard of nursing;

5. Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a practical nurse;

6. Have had at least five years' experience in nursing; and

7. Have been actively engaged in practical nursing in this Commonwealth forat least three years preceding appointment or reappointment.

(Code 1950, 54-333; 1970, c. 116; 1985, c. 305, 54-367.9; 1988, c. 765.)