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AZ Rev Stat § 32-1607 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1607 - Preceptorship awareness campaign; definitions

32-1607.  Preceptorship awareness campaign;  definitions A. The board shall develop a preceptorship awareness campaign that educates advance practice registered nurse professionals who are licensed pursuant to this chapter on how to become and the benefits of being a preceptor for graduate nursing students.  B. For the purposes of this section:  1. " Graduate student"  means an individual who is matriculating at the graduate level at an accredited institution of higher education in this state and who is seeking an advance nursing degree to become licensed as an advance practice registered nurse pursuant to this chapter. 2. " Nursing preceptor"  means a nursing professional who is licensed pursuant to this chapter and who maintains an active practice in this state.  3. " Preceptorship" :  (a) Means a mentoring experience in which a nursing preceptor provides a program of personalized instruction,  training and supervision to a graduate student to enable the student to obtain an advance nursing degree to become licensed as an advance practice registered nurse pursuant to this chapter.  (b) Does not include mentoring for medical services that are prescribed in section 36-2301.01,  subsection C,  paragraph 1.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1608 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1608 - Examinations; notice

32-1608.  Examinations;  notice The board shall contract with a private entity to conduct licensure and nursing assistant registration examinations. The board shall require as part of this contract that the entity provide notice of the examination procedure to applicants.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1609 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1609 - Register of licenses and registrations; change of address

32-1609.  Register of licenses and registrations;  change of address A. The executive director shall keep a register of licenses and registrations for each person who holds an Arizona nursing license or who is a licensed nursing assistant or a certified nursing assistant that includes the following: 1. Each person's current address. 2. Licenses,  certificates and registrations granted or revoked. B. The register shall be open during office hours to public inspection. C. Each regulated person shall notify the board in writing within thirty days after each change in the person's address.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1611 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1611 - Board of nursing fund

32-1611.  Board of nursing fund A. Before the end of each month,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  the board shall deposit ten per cent of all monies received by the board from fees pursuant to section 32-1643 in the state general fund and deposit the remaining ninety per cent in the board of nursing fund. B. Monies deposited in the board of nursing fund are subject to section 35-143.01.  C. Monies from civil penalties received pursuant to section 32-1606 shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the state general fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1631 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1631 - Acts and persons not affected by chapter

32-1631.  Acts and persons not affected by chapter This chapter does not prohibit: 1. Auxiliary or supportive services by maids,  porters,  messengers,  busboys,  nurses aides or attendants working under competent supervision in a licensed hospital,  or gratuitous care by friends or family members of a sick or infirm person or incidental care of the sick by a domestic servant or person employed primarily as a housekeeper,  as long as these persons do not practice registered nursing or claim to be licensed practical nurses. 2. Nursing assistance in cases of emergency. 3. Nursing by duly enrolled prelicensure students under competent supervision in approved nursing programs. 4. The practice of nursing in this state by any legally qualified nurse of another state whose engagement requires the nurse to accompany and care for a patient temporarily residing in this state during one such engagement not to exceed six months,  if the nurse does not claim to be a nurse licensed to practice in this state. 5. Nursing by any legally qualified nurse of another state who is employed by the government of the United States or any bureau,  division or agency of the United States government in the discharge of that person's official duties.  6. Caring for the sick in connection with the practice of religion or treatment by prayer. 7. Registered nurse practitioner,  certified nurse midwife or clinical nurse specialist practice by duly enrolled students under competent supervision as part of a registered nurse practitioner,  certified nurse midwife or clinical nurse specialist program if the program is approved by a United States nursing regulatory agency in the state of the parent institution and the student is authorized to practice registered nursing in this state. 8. Nursing education provided to students in this state that is provided electronically or in person by a person who resides in another state and who is licensed to practice registered nursing in that state if the provision of education does not exceed six consecutive months in any calendar year and does not include supervising or providing clinical care. 9. Consulting services that are provided to persons in this state electronically or in person by a person who resides in another state and who is licensed to practice registered nursing in that state if the provision of services does not exceed six consecutive months in any calendar year and does not include direct patient care.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1632 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1632 - Qualifications of registered nurse; application for license

32-1632.  Qualifications of registered nurse;  application for license An applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse shall file with the board a verified written application accompanied by the prescribed fee and shall submit satisfactory proof that: 1. The applicant has completed satisfactorily the basic curriculum in an approved registered nursing program and holds a diploma or degree from that program. 2. The applicant,  if convicted of one or more felonies,  has received an absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions three or more years before the date of filing an application pursuant to this chapter. 3. If the applicant has been convicted of a felony pursuant to section 13-604,  the court has entered judgment of conviction for a class 1 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1633 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1633 - Examination of registered nurses

32-1633.  Examination of registered nurses A. An applicant shall pass an examination in subjects relating to the duties and services of a registered nurse taught in an approved registered nursing program as the board determines. B. If an applicant successfully passes the examination and meets the other requirements established pursuant to this chapter,  the board shall issue a license to practice registered nursing to the applicant. C. If an applicant fails to pass the examination prescribed in subsection A within two years after completing the nursing program,  the board may require the applicant to complete additional educational requirements as prescribed by the board by rule. D. If on review of credible evidence the board believes that the security of a licensure examination has been compromised and that the credibility of examination results is in question,  the board may require retesting of applicants.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1634 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1634 - Licensing out-of-state registered nurses

32-1634.  Licensing out-of-state registered nurses A. The board may issue a license to practice registered nursing to an applicant who has been duly licensed or registered as a registered nurse in another state or a territory of the United States if in the opinion of the board the applicant meets the qualifications required of a registered nurse in this state pursuant to sections 32-1632 and 32-1633. B. The board shall not issue a license to an applicant who has one or more felony convictions and who has not received an absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions three or more years before the date of filing the application.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1634.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1634.01 - Qualifications of international registered nurses; application for license; examination

32-1634.01.  Qualifications of international registered nurses;  application for license;  examination A. An applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse who is a graduate of an international nursing program,  who is not licensed in another state or territory of the United States and who does not meet the requirements of section 32-1633,  subsection A shall satisfy the following requirements: 1. Submit a report from a credential evaluation agency approved by the board that provides information that the applicant's nursing program is equivalent to an approved program or,  if the applicant graduated from a Canadian nursing program,  submit a passing score on the English language version of the Canadian nurses association testing service examination or an equivalent Canadian nurse licensure examination as determined by the board. 2. Meets English language proficiency requirements prescribed by the board by rule. 3. Submit a report from an agency recognized by the board verifying that any license held in an international jurisdiction is in good standing and is of equivalent status to a license issued in the United States. 4. Pass an examination as provided in section 32-1633,  subsection A. 5. Submit a verified statement that indicates whether the applicant has been convicted of a felony and,  if convicted of one or more felonies,  that indicates the date of absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions. B. If the applicant satisfies the requirements of subsection A of this section and meets the other requirements established pursuant to this chapter and board rules,  except those requiring graduation from a board approved program,  the board shall issue a license to practice as a registered nurse to the applicant. C. On review of credible evidence,  the board may require retesting of an applicant if the board believes that the security of an international licensure examination has been compromised and that the credibility of the examination results is in question.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1634.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1634.02 - Qualifications of international registered nurses; applicants for licensure; endorsement

32-1634.02.  Qualifications of international registered nurses;  applicants for licensure;  endorsement A. An applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse who is a graduate of an international nursing program and who is licensed in another state or territory of the United States or,  if not licensed,  has met the requirements prescribed in section 32-1633,  subsection A shall satisfy the following requirements: 1. Submit a report from a credential evaluation agency approved by the board that provides information indicating that the applicant's nursing program is equivalent to an approved registered nursing program or,  if the applicant graduated from a Canadian nursing program,  submit a passing score on the English language version of the Canadian nurses association testing service examination or an equivalent Canadian nurse licensure examination as determined by the board. 2. Submit a report from an agency recognized by the board verifying the status of any nursing license held by the applicant. 3. Pass an examination as prescribed in section 32-1633,  subsection A and satisfy English language proficiency requirements as prescribed by the board by rule. 4. Submit a verified statement that indicates whether the applicant has been convicted of a felony and,  if convicted of one or more felonies,  that indicates the date of absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions. B. If the applicant satisfies the requirements of subsection A of this section and meets the other requirements prescribed in this chapter and pursuant to board rule,  except those requiring graduation from a board approved program pursuant to section 32-1632,  paragraph 1,  the board shall issue a license to practice as a registered nurse to the applicant.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1634.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1634.03 - Qualifications for certified registered nurse anesthetist; temporary certificate

32-1634.03.  Qualifications for certified registered nurse anesthetist;  temporary certificate A. The board may certify a registered nurse who is licensed pursuant to this chapter as a certified registered nurse anesthetist if the registered nurse meets the following requirements: 1. Submits an application as prescribed by the board. 2. Has completed a program in the science of anesthesia accredited by the council on accreditation of nurse anesthesia educational programs or another national accrediting body recognized by the board. 3. Is certified by a national certifying body such as the national board of certification and recertification for nurse anesthetists or another national certifying body recognized by the board. 4. Pays the certification fee prescribed pursuant to section 32-1643. B. The board may issue a temporary certificate to a person who meets the requirements of subsection A,  paragraphs 2 and 3 of this section. A temporary certificate expires on the date specified in the certificate and may be renewed at the discretion of the executive director.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1634.04 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1634.04 - Certified registered nurse anesthetist; scope of practice; physician and surgeon immunity

32-1634.04.  Certified registered nurse anesthetist;  scope of practice;  physician and surgeon immunity A. A certified registered nurse anesthetist may administer anesthetics under the direction of and in the presence of a physician or surgeon in connection with the preoperative,  intraoperative or postoperative care of a patient or as part of a procedure performed by a physician or surgeon in the following settings: 1. A health care institution. 2. An office of a health care professional who is licensed pursuant to chapter 7,  11,  13 or 17 of this title. 3. An ambulance. B. In connection with the preoperative,  intraoperative or postoperative care of a patient or as part of the procedure in the settings prescribed in subsection A of this section,  a certified registered nurse anesthetist as part of the care or procedure may: 1. Issue a medication order for drugs or medications,  including controlled substances,  to be administered by a licensed,  certified or registered health care provider. 2. Assess the health status of an individual as that status relates to the relative risks associated with anesthetic management of an individual. 3. Obtain informed consent. 4. Order and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic test results and perform point-of-care testing that the certified registered nurse anesthetist is qualified to perform. 5. Order and evaluate radiographic imaging studies that the certified registered nurse anesthetist is qualified to order and interpret. 6. Identify,  develop,  implement and evaluate an anesthetic plan of care for a patient to promote,  maintain and restore health. 7. Take action necessary in response to an emergency situation. 8. Perform therapeutic procedures that the certified registered nurse anesthetist is qualified to perform. C. A certified registered nurse anesthetist's prescribing authority to administer anesthetics or to issue a medication order as prescribed by this section does not include the ability to write or issue a prescription for medications to be filled or dispensed for a patient for use outside of the settings prescribed in subsection A of this section. D. A physician or surgeon is not liable for any act or omission of a certified registered nurse anesthetist who orders or administers anesthetics under this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1635 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1635 - Temporary license to practice registered nursing

32-1635.  Temporary license to practice registered nursing A. The board may issue a temporary license to practice registered nursing to an applicant for a license who meets the qualifications for licensing specified in sections 32-1632 and 32-1633 and board rules. B. Temporary licenses expire on the date specified in the license and may be renewed at the discretion of the executive director.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1635.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1635.01 - Temporary certifications; expiration

32-1635.01.  Temporary certifications;  expiration A. The board may issue a temporary nurse practitioner,  certified nurse midwife or clinical nurse specialist certificate,  including prescribing and dispensing authority,  or a temporary clinical nurse specialist certificate to a registered nurse who holds an unencumbered temporary or permanent license and who meets the requirements for certification and prescribing and dispensing authority as prescribed by this chapter and board rules. B. A temporary certificate expires on the date specified in the certificate and may be renewed at the discretion of the executive director.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1636 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1636 - Use of titles or abbreviations

32-1636.  Use of titles or abbreviations A. Only a person who holds a valid and current license to practice registered nursing in this state or in a party state pursuant to section 32-1668 may use the title " nurse" ,  " registered nurse" ,  " graduate nurse"  or " professional nurse"  or the abbreviation " R.N." . B. Only a person who holds a valid and current license to practice practical nursing in this state or in a party state as defined in section 32-1668 may use the title " nurse" ,  " licensed practical nurse"  or " practical nurse"  or the abbreviation " L.P.N." . C. Only a person who holds a valid and current certificate issued pursuant to this chapter to practice as a registered nurse practitioner in this state may use the title " nurse practitioner" ,  " registered nurse practitioner"  or " nurse midwife" ,  if applicable,  or use any words or letters to indicate the person is a registered nurse practitioner. A person who is certified as a registered nurse practitioner shall indicate by title or initials the specialty area of certification. D. Except as provided in subsection C of this section,  only a person who holds a valid and current certificate issued pursuant to this chapter to practice as a certified nurse midwife in this state may use the title " certified nurse midwife"  or " nurse midwife"  or use any words or letters to indicate the person is a certified nurse midwife. E. Only a person who holds a valid and current certificate issued pursuant to this chapter to practice as a clinical nurse specialist may use the title " clinical nurse specialist"  or use any words or letters to indicate the person is a clinical nurse specialist. A person who is certified as a clinical nurse specialist shall indicate by title or initials the specialty area of certification. F. A nurse who is granted retirement status shall not practice nursing but may use the title " registered nurse-retired"  or " RN-retired"  or " licensed practical nurse-retired"  or " LPN-retired" ,  as applicable.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1637 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1637 - Qualifications of practical nurse; application for license

32-1637.  Qualifications of practical nurse;  application for license An applicant for a license to practice as and assume the title of a licensed practical nurse shall file with the board a verified written application accompanied by the prescribed fee and shall submit satisfactory proof that the applicant: 1. Has satisfactorily completed the basic curriculum in an approved practical or professional nursing program and holds a diploma,  certificate or degree from that program. 2. If convicted of one or more felonies,  has received an absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions three or more years before the date of filing the application.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1638 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1638 - Examination of practical nurses

32-1638.  Examination of practical nurses A. An applicant shall pass an examination in subjects relating to the duties and services of a practical nurse taught in an approved practical nursing program as the board determines. B. If an applicant successfully passes the examination and meets the other requirements established pursuant to this chapter,  the board shall issue a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse to the applicant. C. If an applicant fails to pass the examination prescribed in subsection A within two years after completing the nursing program,  the board may require the applicant to complete additional educational requirements as prescribed by the board by rule. D. On review of credible evidence,  the board may require retesting of applicants if the board believes that the security of a licensure examination has been compromised and that the credibility of examination results is in question.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1639 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1639 - Licensing out-of-state practical nurses

32-1639.  Licensing out-of-state practical nurses A. The board may issue a license to practice as a practical nurse to an applicant who has been duly licensed as a practical nurse,  or licensed to perform similar services and duties under a different title,  in another state or territory of the United States,  if in the opinion of the board the applicant meets qualifications required of a licensed practical nurse in this state. B. The board shall not issue a license to practice practical nursing to an applicant who has one or more felony convictions and who has not received an absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions three or more years before the date of filing an application.