§ 17-87-101 - License required -- Purpose.
17-87-101. License required -- Purpose.
(a) In order to safeguard life and health, any person practicing or offering to practice nursing for compensation shall be required to submit evidence that he or she is qualified to so practice and shall be licensed as provided in this chapter:
(1) Professional nursing;
(2) Advanced practice nursing;
(3) Registered practitioner nursing;
(4) Practical nursing; or
(5) Psychiatric technician nursing.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person not licensed by the board:
(1) To practice or offer to practice professional nursing, advanced practice nursing, registered practitioner nursing, practical nursing, or psychiatric technician nursing; or
(2) To use any sign, card, or device to indicate that the person is a professional registered nurse, an advanced practice nurse, a registered nurse practitioner, a licensed practical nurse, or a licensed psychiatric technician nurse.