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V.I. Code tit. 27, § 93 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IV - Nursing|§ 93. Powers and duties of Board

 The Board of Nurse Licensure shall have the power and duty to— (1) within 120 days of the enactment of this subchapter adopt, amend or repeal such rules and regulations and bylaws consistent with this subchapter as may be necessary to enable it to carry into effect the provisions of this subchapter, which rules, regulations, or bylaws, when approved by the Governor shall be deemed a part of and of the same effect as this subchapter; (2) review schools of nursing curricula according to established and published standards which prepare students for licensure under this subchapter; (3) approve such schools of nursing which meet the requirements of this subchapter and of the Board; (4) schedule examinations for duly qualified applicants in accordance with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and license and review licenses of duly qualified applicants; (5) review pertinent documents and render a decision of an applicant's eligibility to sit the examination for licensure following prescribed rules and regulations; (6) conduct hearings upon charges calling for discipline of a licensee or revocation of a license; (7) issue subpoenas, compel the appearance of witnesses and administer oaths to persons giving testimony at hearings; (8) cause prosecution of all persons violating this subchapter and incur the necessary expenses thereof; (9) review and revise application and renewal forms to provide pertinent information to be utilized for statistical purposes; (10) maintain and publish annually a registry of nurse manpower; (11) establish rules and regulations governing the requirements of continuing education as prerequisite for license renewal and for acceptance of certificates; (12) review examination and licensing fee schedules and revise as necessary; (13) establish rules and regulations regarding currency of practice and competency of recognized specialities; (14) establish and/or prepare an annual budget for the Board's operation; (15) make an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature; (16) appoint and employ a qualified person who shall not be a member of the Board to serve as executive secretary; (17) employ such other persons as may be necessary to carry out the work of the Board; (18) reimburse board members for all actual and necessary expenditures incurred while actually engaged in the discharge of official duties; (19) maintain membership and active participation in the National Council of State Boards of Nursing; (20) function as a liaison between the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and the nursing community in the dissemination of information and support participation at functions and activities at the national level; and (21) regulate Certified Nursing Assistants.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 94 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IV - Nursing|§ 94. Registered Nurse

 (a) An applicant for a license to practice as a Registered Nurse shall submit to the Board written evidence, verified by oath, that said applicant— (1) is of good character; (2) is in good physical and mental health; (3) has completed an approved high school course of study or the equivalent thereof and meets such other preliminary requirements as the Board may prescribe; and (4) has completed a basic professional curriculum in an accredited school of nursing and holds credentials therefrom. (b) The applicant shall be required to pass a written examination as prescribed in the rules and regulations. Each examination may be supplemented by an oral practical examination. Upon successfully passing such examination Board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice as a registered nurse. (c) The Board shall issue a license to practice nursing as a registered nurse without examination to an applicant who is a graduate of a school of nursing and who has been duly licensed as a registered nurse by examination under the laws of another state or jurisdiction of the United States if, in the opinion of the Board, the applicant meets the qualifications prescribed in the rules and regulations as a registered nurse in the Virgin Islands. (d) Applicants who are graduates of a foreign nurse educational program shall be obliged to sit an examination for licensure. The Board shall review pertinent documents of the applicant and render a decision of the applicant's eligibility to sit the examination for licensure. (e) Any person who holds a license to practice as a registered nurse in the Virgin Islands shall have the right to use the title “Registered Nurse” and the abbreviation “R.N.” No other person shall assume such title or use such abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or figures to indicate that the person using the same is a registered nurse. (f) A graduate nurse is an individual who has satisfactorily completed an accredited program preparing him or her for beginning nursing practice, under the supervision of a registered nurse. Only individuals who are graduates of such programs may use the title “Graduate Nurse” and the abbreviation “G.N.” for a maximum of one year past eligibility for sitting the licensing examination for registered nurses. (g) Any person who holds a license or certificate of registration to practice nursing as a registered nurse which is valid on the effective date of this subchapter shall thereafter be deemed to be a licensed registered nurse under the provisions of this subchapter.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 95 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IV - Nursing|§ 95. Licensed Practical Nurse

 (a) An applicant for license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit to the Board written evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant— (1) is of good character; (2) is in good physical and mental health; (3) has completed an approved high school course of study or the equivalent thereof, and has met the other preliminary requirements prescribed by the Board; and (4) has successfully completed the prescribed curriculum in an accredited school of practical nursing and holds a diploma therefrom. (b) The applicant shall be required to pass a written examination in such subjects as the Board prescribes in the rules and regulations. Each written examination may be supplemented by an oral or practical examination. Upon successfully passing such examination, the Board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse. (c) The Board may issue a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse without examination to any applicant who has been duly registered or licensed as a practical nurse or a person entitled to perform similar services under a different title under laws of another state or jurisdiction of the United States, if in the opinion of the Board, the applicant meets the requirements for a licensed practical nurse in the Virgin Islands. (d) Any person holding a license to practice as a practical nurse in the Virgin Islands shall have the right to use the title “Licensed Practical Nurse” and the abbreviation “L.P.N.” No other person shall assume such title or use such abbreviation or other words, letters, signs, or figures to indicate that the person using the same is a licensed practical nurse. (e) Any person who holds a license or certificate of registration which is valid on the effective date of this section shall thereafter be deemed to be a licensed practical nurse under the provisions of this subchapter. A graduate practical nurse is an individual who has satisfactorily completed an accredited program preparing her to begin practice as a nurse. Only individuals who are graduates of such programs may use the title Graduate Practical Nurse and abbreviation G.P.N. for a maximum of one year past eligibility for sitting the licensing examination for Licensed Practical Nurses.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 96 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IV - Nursing|§ 96. Certificate of nursing specialities

 (a) The Board of Nurse Licensure may issue certificates attesting to the qualifications of the several nursing specialities provided that said certificate for each speciality— (1) requires satisfactory completion of a formal post basic registered nurse education program of at least one academic year duration, which prepared the individual for advanced specialized nursing practice; and (2) includes certification by a specialty board accepted by the former Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Examiners, or graduation from an accredited program leading to a Masters Degree in a nursing clinical speciality area. (b) The Board shall provide by its rules and regulations the appropriate requirements for the following specialities: (1) Nurse Midwife (2) Nurse Anesthetist (3) Nurse Practitioner (4) Clinical Nurse Specialist (5) Other categories as may be determined by the Board.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 97 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IV - Nursing|§ 97. Renewal of license and certificate

 (a) The license of every person licensed under the provisions of this subchapter shall be renewed every two years in the licensee’s birth month. The Board shall mail an application for renewal of licensing to every person to whom a license was issued during the current period no later than 75 days before the expiration date of the person’s license. The applicant shall complete the application form and return it to the Board with the renewal fee. The Board shall verify the accuracy of the application and issue the applicant a renewal for the current period. Such certificate of renewal shall render the holder thereof a legal practitioner of nursing for the period stated on the certificate of renewal. (b) Any licensee who allows such license to lapse for one year may renew his or her license by application and payment of current renewal fees. (c) Any person practicing nursing during the time his or her license has lapsed shall be considered an illegal practitioner, and shall be subject to the penalty provided for violations of this subchapter. (d) The Board shall prescribe continuing education as a prerequisite for license renewal or acceptance of certificate. (e) A licensee may request that his or her license be placed on an inactive status. A license which has been inactive for less than one year may be reactivated by the submission of an application for renewal and the payment of late renewal penalty fees. (f) A license that has been inactive for more than one year may be reactivated upon reapplication to the Board and payment of all required fees. The Board shall require evidence of continuing education commensurate with the number of years the license was inactive or evidence of involvement in the practicing of nursing. (g) Any license which is inactive for more than 10 years shall automatically be suspended. One year prior to the automatic suspension of the license, the Board shall give written notice to the licensee. (h) A suspended license may be reinstated by application and payment of all required fees. Additionally, the Board shall require evidence of continuing education or involvement in the practice of nursing within another state or a recognized jurisdiction. (i) If the applicant cannot provide evidence of continuing education or involvement in the practice of nursing, he or she shall be required to successfully complete a formal refresher program as prescribed by the Board. (j) Fee schedules— (1) Fee schedules for all licensing activities shall be established and revised as necessary by the Board. (2) There is established the Board of Nurse Licensure Revolving Fund in which shall be deposited all monies received in the form of fees by the Board of Nurse Licensure. Monies shall be disbursed from the Nurse Licensure Revolving Fund by the Commissioner of Finance, upon the certification of the Chairman of the Board of Nurse Licensure, to pay the administrative expenses of the Board.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 98 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IV - Nursing|§ 98. Schools of nursing

 (a) The Board shall adopt rules regarding educational objectives, broad curriculum guidelines, and such administrative procedures as are necessary to insure that the program will prepare persons to begin the practice of nursing according to the objectives of the program and the definition of nursing as stated in this subchapter. (b) Persons desiring approval of a proposed nursing program from the Board shall apply to the Board for such approval and submit evidence showing compliance with the rules of the Board. (c) Nursing programs complying with the rules of the Board shall be granted approval by the Board. (d) The Board shall make periodic reviews of approved programs of nursing to determine compliance with the standards and rules established by the Board. If the Board determines that the approved program is not in compliance with its standards, a written statement indicating the areas of non-compliance shall be given to the nursing program, and a reasonable time given to permit compliance. The Board may place nursing programs on probationary status until such time as its standards are adhered to. If, at the conclusion of the probationary period the program fails to meet the Board's standards, approval shall be rescinded. Any school having its approval rescinded shall have the right to reapply. (e) A nursing program not granted initial or continued approval after reapplication may appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days of written notification by the Board of its decision.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 99 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IV - Nursing|§ 99. Exemptions

 No provision of this subchapter shall be construed as prohibiting— (1) care to the sick rendered by family members, friends, non-institutionalized persons, or incidental care given by domestic hired help, as long as such care does not include the practice of nursing as defined in this subchapter; (2) assistance by anyone in case of an emergency; (3) the practice of nursing by a student enrolled in an approved school of nursing; (4) the practice of nursing by a nurse currently licensed in one of the United States or its territories for a period of up to 90 days, after providing the employer with satisfactory evidence of current licensure, and after having submitted proper application and fees to the Board for licensure prior to employment. This time may be extended by the Board for administrative reasons when necessary; (5) the practice of nursing by a licensed nurse in another state by one who is employed by the United States Government, or any bureau, agency, or division thereof, while in the discharge of official duties; (6) the practice of nursing by graduates of an approved school or its equivalent, for a period up to one year after becoming eligible to sit the licensing examination, provided that they practice under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The Board shall determine what constitutes direct nursing supervision; and (7) the performance of basic nursing care by nursing assistants, supervised by a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 100 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IV - Nursing|§ 100. Disciplinary proceedings

 (a) The Board may deny, revoke or suspend any license to practice nursing issued by the Board or applied for in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, upon proof that the person— (1) is guilty of fraud or deceit, in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice nursing; (2) is guilty of a felonious act; (3) is incompetent by reason of negligence; (4) is addicted to the use of a drug which interferes with the competent function of any duties; (5) is mentally ill; or (6) is guilty of violating the nursing profession Code of Ethics, or has willfully and repeatedly violated any of the provisions of this subchapter. (b) Upon the filing of a sworn complaint with the Board charging a person with having been guilty of any action specified in subsection (a) of this section as grounds for disciplinary action, the Board shall appoint members to investigate the charge, together with a notice of the hearing, to be served on the accused at least 20 days prior thereto. The attendance of witnesses and production of evidence at the hearing may be compelled by subpoena issued by the Board, which shall be served in accordance with law. The accused shall have the right to appear personally or by counsel or both, to procure witnesses, and to offer evidence on his or her behalf. A complete stenographic record of all hearings shall be kept and made available in the case of appeals. Appeals from decisions of the Board may be made to a competent court of law. (c) If the accused is found guilty of the charges the Board may refuse to issue a license to the applicant or may revoke or suspend the license. (d) A revoked or suspended license may be reissued after one (1) year in the discretion of the Board.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 142 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VI - Pharmacy|§ 142. License required

 (a) Any person desiring to engage in the practice of pharmacy in the Virgin Islands, or desirous of operating a pharmacy in the Virgin Islands, shall first obtain a license to do so in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. (b) A license issued pursuant to this subchapter for the operation of a pharmacy shall be issued for a period of two years.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 143 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VI - Pharmacy|§ 143. Application for license; qualifications

 (a) Application for license as a pharmacist shall be on a form provided by the Board and sent to the Board not less than six weeks prior to the examination accompanied by an examination fee of $50 and satisfactory proof that the applicant— (1) is not less than twenty-one years of age and a legal resident of the United States; (2) has resided in the Virgin Islands for six consecutive months immediately preceding the examination; (3) is of good moral and professional character, will properly carry out the duties and responsibilities required of a pharmacist, and is not unfit or unable to practice pharmacy by reason of the extent or manner of his use of alcoholic beverages, narcotic drugs or dangerous drugs or by reason of a physical or mental disability; (4)  (A) holds a degree in pharmacy granted by a school or college of pharmacy which is accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education or its successor; Provided, That in the case of persons holding degrees from educational institutions in countries foreign to the territory of the United States the Board may accept in lieu of the foregoing requirement of this subparagraph, satisfactory proof of completion of training and education equivalent to such requirement; (B) or has been licensed as an Assistant Pharmacist for a period of ten years. (5) has completed the internship requirements as prescribed by the Board pursuant to this subchapter; (6) has satisfactorily passed such examinations given by the Board. (b) The residence requirements specified in this section shall not apply to residents of the Virgin Islands who have been temporarily absent while studying pharmacy or engaged in the practice thereof.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 144 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VI - Pharmacy|§ 144. Examinations

 (a) The Board of Pharmacy shall hold regular examinations in June and November of each year, on such subjects relating to the practice of pharmacy as it may deem necessary for the protection of public health including examinations on theoretical and practical subjects as follows: Theoretical: Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence Materia Medica Chemistry Pharmaceutical Calculations Practical: Techniques in the filling of prescriptions Oral interview The applicant must pass the examination with a general average rating of not less than 75 percent for all subjects, and a grade of not less than 60 percent in any one subject, except that in the case of the practical examination the minimum passing grade shall be 75 percent. In case of failure at the first examination, the applicant shall have the privilege of a second and third examination. No additional fee shall be required for the second examination. In case of failure in a third examination, the applicant shall have the privilege of further examination only after satisfactorily completing additional preparation as directed and approved by the Board. On the second or further examination, the Board may give the applicant credit for those subjects on which he has received a passing grade. The applicant must repeat those subjects on which his grade was less than the minimum required for passing.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 145 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VI - Pharmacy|§ 145. Internship requirements

 (a) To assure proficiency in the practical aspects of pharmacy, the Board shall, by regulation, prescribe internship requirements which must be satisfactorily completed prior to issuance of a pharmacist license. The Board shall specify the period of time when and in what manner the internship shall be served. (b) Any person who desires to be registered as an intern shall apply to the Board for such purpose on forms to be prepared by the Board. Upon payment of a fee of $1 the applicant shall be issued a certificate of registration as an intern. (c) No credit for internship shall be granted by the Board for periods before registration as an intern. An intern having served part or all of his internship in a pharmacy outside the Virgin Islands shall be given credit for the same in accordance with regulations of the Board.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 146 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VI - Pharmacy|§ 146. Issuance of licenses by Commissioner of Health; fee

 The Board shall report its recommendations with respect to all applications to practice, including the results of all examinations, where such are required, to the Commissioner of Health who upon due consideration that all requirements have been met shall issue licenses to each qualifying applicant. The qualifying applicant shall pay a fee of $5 for his license.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 147 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VI - Pharmacy|§ 147. Reciprocity

 The Board shall, under regulations or provisions of its bylaws, admit without examination legally qualified pharmacists who hold certificates to practice pharmacy in any state which has educational requirements equal to those of the Virgin Islands.