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MT Code § 37-8-406 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-406. License -- professional nursing -- examination

  37-8-406. License -- professional nursing -- examination. (1) An applicant for a license to practice as a registered professional nurse is required to pass a written examination in subjects the board determines necessary. A written examination may be supplemented by an oral or practical examination. The board may use any national standardized examination for professional nurse licensure identified in its rules. The passing score on such examination shall be established by the board in its rules. On successfully passing the examination, an applicant shall be issued a license to practice professional nursing.   (2) The board shall establish in its rules the requirements for rewriting the examination for those persons failing the examination on the first writing and subsequent writing.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 243, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 195, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 291, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 119, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 180, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 215, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1228(1); amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 248, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 345, L. 1981.
MT Code § 37-8-407 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-407. Repealed

  37-8-407. Repealed. Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 243, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 195, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 291, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 119, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 180, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 215, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1228(2), (3); amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 248, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 345, L. 1981.
MT Code § 37-8-408 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-408. Title and abbreviation of registered nurse

  37-8-408. Title and abbreviation of registered nurse. Any person who holds a valid license to practice as a registered professional nurse in this state shall have the right to use the title "Registered Nurse" and the abbreviation "R.N.".   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 243, L. 1953; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1229.
MT Code § 37-8-409 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-409. Advanced practice registered nursing -- when professional nurse may practice

  37-8-409. Advanced practice registered nursing -- when professional nurse may practice. (1) A person licensed under this chapter who holds a certificate in a field of advanced practice registered nursing may practice in the specified field of advanced practice registered nursing upon approval by the board of an amendment to the person's license granting a certificate in a field of advanced practice registered nursing. The board shall grant a certificate in a field of advanced practice registered nursing to a person who submits written verification of certification by a board-approved national certifying body appropriate to the specific field of advanced practice registered nursing and who meets any other qualification requirements that the board prescribes.   (2) The board may give temporary approval to practice in a specific field of advanced practice registered nursing to a person who:   (a) intends to apply for approval under subsection (1); and   (b) has completed the advanced practice registered nursing education required in order for the person to apply to take the first national certification examination available from a board-approved national certifying body appropriate to the specific field of advanced practice registered nursing.   (3) If the person fails to obtain certification upon the person's first examination, the temporary approval provided for in subsection (2) expires on receipt of the examination results. The temporary approval may not be extended.   (4) In order to protect the public, the board may, in consultation with persons in the specific field of advanced practice registered nursing, adopt specific rules for each field of advanced practice registered nursing for the granting of temporary approval to practice and for determining the supervision of the licensee with temporary approval.   History: En. 66-1246 by Sec. 2, Ch. 97, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1246; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 248, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 422, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 41, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
MT Code § 37-8-410 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-410. Signature authority of advanced practice registered nurse

  37-8-410. Signature authority of advanced practice registered nurse. (1) When a provision of law or administrative rule requires a signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit, or endorsement by a physician, the requirement may be fulfilled by an advanced practice registered nurse practicing within the scope of the advanced practice registered nurse's certification.   (2) This section may not be construed to expand the scope of practice of an advanced practice registered nurse.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 2019.
MT Code § 37-8-411 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-411. through 37-8-414 reserved

  37-8-411 through 37-8-414 reserved.
MT Code § 37-8-415 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-415. Licensed practical nursing -- qualifications of applicants

  37-8-415. Licensed practical nursing -- qualifications of applicants. An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit to the board written evidence that the applicant:   (1) has successfully completed at least an approved 4-year high school course of study or the equivalent as determined by the office of the superintendent of public instruction;   (2) is a graduate of an approved practical nursing education program that is authorized to prepare persons for licensure as practical nurses; and   (3) meets other qualification requirements the board prescribes in its rules.   History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 243, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 291, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 120, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1231; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 248, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 502, L. 2007.
MT Code § 37-8-416 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-416. Licensed practical nursing -- examination

  37-8-416. Licensed practical nursing -- examination. An applicant for a license to practice as a practical nurse is required to pass a written examination in subjects as the board determines. A written examination may be supplemented by an oral or practical examination. The board may use any nationally standardized examination for practical nurse licensure identified by the board in its rules. The passing score shall be established by the board in its rules. On successfully passing the examination, the board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.   History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 243, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 291, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 121, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 180, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1232(1); amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 248, L. 1981.
MT Code § 37-8-417 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-417. Repealed

  37-8-417. Repealed. Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 243, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 291, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 121, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 180, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1232(2), (3); amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 248, L. 1981.
MT Code § 37-8-418 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-418. Licensed practical nursing -- application fee

  37-8-418. Licensed practical nursing -- application fee. An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall pay a nonrefundable fee prescribed by the board to the department at the time the application is submitted.   History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 243, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 195, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 122, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 215, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1234; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 345, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 126, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-8-419 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-419. Title and abbreviation of licensed practical nurse

  37-8-419. Title and abbreviation of licensed practical nurse. Any person who holds a valid 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.".   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 243, L. 1953; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1235.
MT Code § 37-8-420 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-420. Terminated

  37-8-420. Terminated. Sec. 5, Ch. 408, L. 2001.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 408, L. 2001.
MT Code § 37-8-421 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-421. Temporary practice permit

  37-8-421. Temporary practice permit. (1) The board shall issue a temporary practice permit to an individual licensed in another state that has licensing standards substantially equivalent to those of this state if the board determines that:   (a) the applicant has submitted a completed application as approved by the board;   (b) the initial screening by the board staff shows no current disciplinary action as identified by the board by rule; and   (c) there is no reason to deny a temporary practice permit under the laws of this state governing the practice of nursing.   (2) The individual may practice under a temporary practice permit until a license is granted, until a notice of proposal to deny a temporary practice permit is issued, or until the period of time adopted by the board by rule expires.   (3) A nurse who is employed under a temporary practice permit may function only under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, physician, dentist, osteopath, or podiatrist who is on the premises where and when the permittee is working and who is specifically assigned the responsibility of supervising the performance of the temporary practice permittee.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 408, L. 2001.
MT Code § 37-8-422 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-422. Medication aide I -- scope of practice

  37-8-422. Medication aide I -- scope of practice. A medication aide I may:   (1) perform services requiring basic knowledge of medications and medication administration under specific circumstances as determined by the board by administrative rule;   (2) practice only in a licensed assisted living facility, as defined in 50-5-101; and   (3) practice only under the general supervision of a licensed professional or practical nurse.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 448, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 448, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 392, L. 2011.
MT Code § 37-8-423 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-423. Medication aide II -- qualifications

  37-8-423. Medication aide II -- qualifications. An applicant for a license to practice as a medication aide II shall submit to the board written evidence that the applicant:   (1) has successfully completed at least an approved 4-year high school course of study or the equivalent as determined by the office of public instruction;   (2) holds a valid certificate from the department of public health and human services as a certified nursing assistant;   (3) has been employed as a certified nursing assistant in a long-term care facility licensed to provide skilled nursing care, as defined in 50-5-101, for a minimum of 2 years;   (4) holds a valid certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation;   (5) (a) has successfully completed a training program specified by the board that includes 100 hours of education consisting of classroom instruction, laboratory skills, and supervised medication administration related to basic pharmacology and principles of safe medication administration; or   (b) is currently licensed as a medication aide in another state with a program that is determined by the board to be reasonably equivalent to the board-specified program;   (6) has passed a board-approved competency examination with at least 80% proficiency; and   (7) has completed 12 hours of annual continuing education in pharmacology and medication administration.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 392, L. 2011.
MT Code § 37-8-424 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-424. Medication aide II -- scope of practice

  37-8-424. Medication aide II -- scope of practice. (1) A licensed medication aide II may:   (a) perform services requiring basic knowledge of medications and medication administration subject to the limitations outlined in subsection (2);   (b) practice only in a long-term care facility licensed to provide skilled nursing care, as defined in 50-5-101; and   (c) practice only under the supervision of a licensed professional or practical nurse who is on the premises.   (2) A licensed medication aide II may not:   (a) administer medications on an as-needed basis;   (b) administer parenteral or subcutaneous medications except for prelabeled, predrawn insulin;   (c) administer medications through nasogastric routes or by gastrostomy or jejunostomy tubes;   (d) convert or calculate dosages; or   (e) take verbal orders related to changes in medications and dosages.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 392, L. 2011.
MT Code § 37-8-425 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-425. Medication aide -- title

  37-8-425. Medication aide -- title. Any person who holds a valid license to practice as a medication aide in this state may use the title licensed medication aide I or licensed medication aide II and the abbreviations "LMA I" or "LMA II" respectively.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 392, L. 2011.
MT Code § 37-8-426 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-426. Medication aide II -- implementation

  37-8-426. Medication aide II -- implementation. The board shall establish rules implementing the provisions of 37-8-102 and 37-8-422 through 37-8-426 and providing for the establishment of requirements for license renewal, including but not limited to continuing education, continued certification as a certified nursing assistant and medication aide II, and mandatory cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 392, L. 2011.
MT Code § 37-8-427 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-427. through 37-8-429 reserved

  37-8-427 through 37-8-429 reserved.
MT Code § 37-8-430 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-430. Repealed

  37-8-430. Repealed. Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 248, L. 1981.
MT Code § 37-8-431 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-431. Repealed

  37-8-431. Repealed. Sec. 127, Ch. 467, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 243, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 195, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 123, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 215, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1236; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 248, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 345, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 277, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 42, Ch. 429, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 492, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 492, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 271, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 317, L. 2003.
MT Code § 37-8-432 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-432. Deposit of fees

  37-8-432. Deposit of fees. Fees and fines collected by the department under this chapter, except those collected by a justice's court, shall be deposited in the state special revenue fund for the use of the board, subject to 37-1-101(6).   History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 243, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 118, Ch. 147, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 124, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1237; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 277, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 557, L. 1987.
MT Code § 37-8-433 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-433. Repealed

  37-8-433. Repealed. Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 584, L. 1993.
MT Code § 37-8-434 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-434. Criminal background check

  37-8-434. Criminal background check. (1) Each applicant for licensure shall submit a full set of the applicant's fingerprints to the board for the purpose of obtaining a state and federal criminal history background check. The Montana department of justice may share this fingerprint data with the federal bureau of investigation.   (2) Each license applicant is responsible to pay all fees charged in relation to obtaining the state and federal criminal history background check.   (3) The board may require licensees renewing their licenses to submit a full set of their fingerprints to the board for the purpose of obtaining a state and federal criminal history background check. The Montana department of justice may share this fingerprint data with the federal bureau of investigation.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 406, L. 2015.
MT Code § 37-8-435 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-435. through 37-8-440 reserved

  37-8-435 through 37-8-440 reserved.
MT Code § 37-8-441 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-441. Repealed

  37-8-441. Repealed. Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 20, Ch. 243, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 127, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1240; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 248, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 282, L. 1987.
MT Code § 37-8-442 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-442. Repealed

  37-8-442. Repealed. Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 21, Ch. 243, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 128, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1241; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 248, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 282, L. 1987.
MT Code § 37-8-443 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-443. Violation of chapter -- penalties

  37-8-443. Violation of chapter -- penalties. (1) It is a misdemeanor for a person, including a corporation, association, or individual, to:   (a) sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any nursing diploma, license, or record or aid in the sale of or in fraudulently obtaining or furnishing a nursing diploma, license, or record;   (b) practice nursing, as defined by this chapter, under cover of any diploma, license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation;   (c) use in connection with the person's name any designation tending to imply that the person is a registered professional nurse or a licensed practical nurse unless licensed to practice;   (d) practice nursing during the time the person's license is suspended, revoked, or on inactive status;   (e) conduct a school of nursing or a course unless the school or course has been approved by the board;   (f) otherwise violate any provision of this chapter.   (2) A misdemeanor, as provided in subsection (1), is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 for the first offense. Each subsequent offense is punishable by a fine of $300, by imprisonment of not more than 6 months in the county jail, or both.   (3) District courts within their respective county jurisdictions may hear, try, and determine a misdemeanor and impose the prescribed punishment and fines. It is necessary to prove, in any prosecution for misdemeanor under this section, only a single act prohibited by law or a single holding out or an attempt. It is not necessary to prove a general course of conduct in order to constitute a violation.   History: En. Sec. 23, Ch. 243, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 291, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 101, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1243; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 317, L. 2003.
MT Code § 37-8-444 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-444. Injunctions

  37-8-444. Injunctions. When it appears to the board that any person is violating any of the provisions of this chapter, the board may in its own name bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction against such violation, and the proper courts of this state may enjoin any person, firm, or corporation from violation of this chapter without regard to whether proceedings have been or may be instituted before the board or whether criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted.   History: En. Sec. 24, Ch. 243, L. 1953; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1244.
MT Code § 37-8-445 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-445. through 37-8-450 reserved

  37-8-445 through 37-8-450 reserved.
MT Code § 37-8-451 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-451. Repealed

  37-8-451. Repealed. Secs. 2, 4, Ch. 445, L. 2017.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 65, L. 2015.
MT Code § 37-8-452 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8. Nursing|Part 4. Licensing|37-8-452. Repealed

  37-8-452. Repealed. Secs. 2, 4, Ch. 445, L. 2017.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 65, L. 2015.
MT Code § 37-9-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9. Nursing Home Administrators|Part 1. General|37-9-101. Definitions

  37-9-101. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this chapter, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Board" means the board of nursing home administrators provided for in 2-15-1735.   (2) "Department" means the department of labor and industry provided for in Title 2, chapter 15, part 17.   (3) "Long-term care facility" means a skilled nursing facility, nursing home, or intermediate care facility as defined for licensing purposes under state law or the rules for long-term care facilities of the department of public health and human services, whether proprietary or nonprofit, including facilities owned or administered by the state or a political subdivision.   (4) "Nursing home administrator" means a person who administers, manages, supervises, or is in general administrative charge of a long-term care facility, whether the individual has an ownership interest in the facility and whether the individual's functions and duties are shared with one or more other individuals.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 363, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 305, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-3101; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 274, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 60, Ch. 418, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 43, Ch. 429, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 89, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 118, Ch. 483, L. 2001.
MT Code § 37-9-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9. Nursing Home Administrators|Part 1. General|37-9-102. Legislative findings -- purpose

  37-9-102. Legislative findings -- purpose. The legislature finds that the profession of nursing home administration affects the lives of an often frail and vulnerable population that includes older and disabled Montanans who are unable to live independently. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate and control the profession to protect the public health, welfare, and safety by ensuring the ethical, qualified, and professional practice of nursing home administration.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 107, L. 2007.