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NM Stat § 61-3-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-13 - Qualifications for licensure as a registered nurse.

Before being considered for licensure as a registered nurse, either by endorsement or examination, under Section 61-3-14 NMSA 1978, an applicant shall: A. furnish evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has successfully completed an approved program of nursing for licensure as a registered nurse and has graduated or is eligible for graduation; and B. at the cost to the applicant, provide the board with fingerprints and other information necessary for a state and national criminal background check. History: 1953 Comp., § 67-2-10, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 44, § 10; 1977, ch. 220, § 5; 1979, ch. 379, § 5; 1991, ch. 190, § 7; 1997, ch. 244, § 10; 2001, ch. 137, § 6. ANNOTATIONSThe 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, added the Subsection A designation and added Subsection B. The 1997 amendment, effective June 20, 1997, substituted "applicant has successfully completed an approved program of nursing for licensure as a registered nurse and has graduated or is eligible for graduation" for former language relating to an approved high school course or the equivalent and completion and graduation from an approved school of nursing. The 1991 amendment, effective June 14, 1991, deleted "four-year" preceding "high school" and made a minor stylistic change in Subsection A. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. 2d Physicians, Surgeons and Other Healers §§ 51 to 62. 70 C.J.S. Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers § 20.
NM Stat § 61-3-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-14 - Licensure of registered nurses; expedited licensure.

A. Applicants for licensure by examination shall be required to pass the national licensing examination for registered nurses. The applicant who successfully passes the examination may be issued by the board a license to practice as a registered nurse. B. The board may issue a license to practice professional registered nursing without an examination to an applicant who has been duly licensed by taking the national licensing examination for registered nurses under the laws of another state if the applicant meets the qualifications required of registered nurses in this state. From July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019, upon a determination by the board that an application is complete and approved, the board shall expedite the issuance of a license pursuant to this subsection within five business days. C. The board may issue a license to practice as a registered nurse to an applicant licensed under the laws of another territory or foreign country if the applicant meets the qualifications required of registered nurses in this state, is proficient in English and passes the national licensing examination for registered nurses. History: 1953 Comp., § 67-2-11, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 44, § 11; 1977, ch. 220, § 6; 1979, ch. 379, § 6; 1982, ch. 108, § 1; 1991, ch. 190, § 8; 2014, ch. 3, § 1. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the Parental Responsibility Act, see 40-5A-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. The 2014 amendment, effective July 1, 2014, provided for the expedited licensure for nurses licensed in other states; in the catchline, added "expedited licensure"; in Subsection B, in the first sentence, after "license to practice", deleted "as a" and added "professional" and after "professional registered", changed "nurse" to "nursing", and added the second sentence. The 1991 amendment, effective June 14, 1991, inserted "is proficient in English" and made a minor stylistic change in Subsection C. Successful passing of examination prerequisite for license. — The qualifications referred to in Subsection B clearly include the successful passing of the test pool examination or the equivalent; if the applicant's examination or mark elsewhere do not meet the equivalent standards in New Mexico, the application for licensure should be denied and the applicant required to qualify by examination. 1968 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 68-112. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 70 C.J.S. Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers § 20.
NM Stat § 61-3-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-15 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2001, ch. 137, § 15 repealed 61-3-15 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 44, § 12, regarding temporary licensure for registered nurses, effective June 15, 2001. For provisions of former section, see the 2000 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. For present comparable provisions, see 61-3-5.1 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-3-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-16 - Fees for licensure as a registered nurse.

Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, an applicant for licensure as a registered nurse shall pay the following nonrefundable fees:A. for licensure without examination, a fee not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150);B. for licensure by examination when the examination is the first for the applicant in this state, a fee not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150); C. for licensure by examination when the examination is other than the first examination, a fee not to exceed sixty dollars ($60.00); andD. for initial licensure as a certified nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist or clinical nurse specialist, a fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). This fee shall be in addition to the fee paid for registered nurse licensure. History: 1953 Comp., § 67-2-13, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 44, § 13; 1977, ch. 220, § 8; 1982, ch. 108, § 2; 1991, ch. 190, § 9; 1997, ch. 244, § 11; 2005, ch. 307, § 5; 2020, ch. 6, § 8. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective July 1, 2020, provided an exception to the licensure fee for qualified military service members, their spouses and dependent children, and for certain veterans, and made certain technical amendments; and in the introductory clause, deleted "Applicants" and added "Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, an applicant".The 2005 amendment, effective April 7, 2005, changed the fee in Subsection D from $50 to $100. The 1997 amendment, effective June 20, 1997, substituted "licensure" for "endorsement" in Subsection D. The 1991 amendment, effective June 14, 1991, substituted "one hundred fifty dollars ($150)" for "seventy-five dollars ($75.00)" in Subsections A and B; substituted "sixty dollars ($60.00)" for "thirty dollars ($30.00) for each section taken" in Subsection C; and added Subsection D.
NM Stat § 61-3-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-17 - Registration under previous law.

Any person licensed as a professional or registered nurse under any prior laws of this state, whose license is valid on the effective date of the Nursing Practice Act, shall be held to be licensed as a registered nurse under the provisions of the Nursing Practice Act and shall be entitled to renewal of this license as provided in the Nursing Practice Act. History: 1953 Comp., § 67-2-14, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 44, § 14; 1977, ch. 220, § 9. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — The "effective date of the Nursing Practice Act", referred to in this section, is July 1, 1968, which is the effective date of Laws 1968, ch. 44, § 28.
NM Stat § 61-3-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-18 - Qualifications for licensure as a licensed practical nurse.

Before being considered for licensure as a licensed practical nurse, either by endorsement or examination, under Section 61-3-19 NMSA 1978, an applicant shall: A. furnish evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has successfully completed an approved program of nursing for licensure as a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse and has graduated or is eligible for graduation; and B. at the cost to the applicant, provide the board with fingerprints and other information necessary for a state and national criminal background check. History: 1953 Comp., § 67-2-15, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 44, § 15; 1973, ch. 182, § 1; 1977, ch. 220, § 10; 1991, ch. 190, § 10; 1997, ch. 244, § 12; 2001, ch. 137, § 7; 2003, ch. 276, § 7. ANNOTATIONSThe 2003 amendment, effective June 20, 2003, inserted "or registered nurse" following "licensed practical nurse" in Subsection A. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, added the Subsection A designation and added Subsection B. The 1997 amendment, effective June 20, 1997, substituted "applicant has successfully completed an approved program of nursing for licensure as a licensed practical nurse and has graduated or is eligible for graduation" for former language relating to an approved high school course or the equivalent and completed a state approved course for licensed practical nurses. The 1991 amendment, effective June 14, 1991, substituted "61-3-19 NMSA 1978" for "67-2-16 NMSA 1953" in the introductory paragraph; deleted "four-year" preceding "high school" in Subsection A; substituted "a state approved course" for "an approved course" in Subsection B; and made a minor stylistic change in Subsection A. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. 2d Physicians, Surgeons and Other Healers §§ 51 to 62. 70 C.J.S. Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers § 19.
NM Stat § 61-3-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-19 - Licensure of licensed practical nurses; expedited licensure.

A. Applicants for licensure by examination shall be required to pass the national licensing examination for licensed practical nurses. The applicant who passes the examination may be issued by the board a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse. B. The board may issue a license as a licensed practical nurse without an examination to an applicant who has been duly licensed by passing the national licensing examination for licensed practical nurses under the laws of another state if the applicant meets the qualifications required of licensed practical nurses in this state. From July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019, upon a determination by the board that an application is complete and approved, the board shall expedite the issuance of a license pursuant to this subsection within five business days. C. The board may issue a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse to an applicant licensed under the laws of another territory or foreign country if the applicant meets the qualifications required of licensed practical nurses in this state, is proficient in English and successfully passes the national licensing examination for licensed practical nurses. History: 1953 Comp., § 67-2-16, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 44, § 16; 1977, ch. 220, § 11; 1979, ch. 379, § 7; 1982, ch. 108, § 3; 1991, ch. 190, § 11; 1997, ch. 244, § 13; 2014, ch. 3, § 2. ANNOTATIONSThe 2014 amendment, effective July 1, 2014, provided for the expedited licensure for nurses licensed in other states; in the catchline, added "expedited licensure"; in Subsection A, in the second sentence, after "who", deleted "successfully"; in Subsection B, in the first sentence, after "laws of another state", deleted "or by passing a state-board-constructed licensing examination prior to October 1986", and added the second sentence. The 1997 amendment, effective June 20, 1997, substituted "passing" for "testing" following licensed by" and "state or by passing a state-board-constructed licensing examination prior to October 1986 if the applicant meets" for "state if the applicants meet" in Subsection B. The 1991 amendment, effective June 14, 1991, inserted "is proficient in English" and made minor stylistic changes in Subsection C. Successful passing of examination prerequisite for license. — The qualifications referred to in Subsection B clearly include the successful passing of the test pool examination or the equivalent; if the applicant's examination or mark elsewhere does not meet the equivalent standards in New Mexico, the application for licensure should be denied and the applicant required to qualify by examination. 1968 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 68-112. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 70 C.J.S. Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers § 20.
NM Stat § 61-3-20 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-20 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2001, ch. 137, § 15 repealed 61-3-20 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 44, § 17, regarding temporary licensure for licensed practical nurses, effective June 15, 2001. For provisions of former section, see the 2000 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. For present comparable provisions, see 61-3-5.1 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-3-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-21 - Registration under previous law.

Any person licensed as a practical nurse under any prior laws of this state whose license is valid on the effective date of the Nursing Practice Act shall be held to be licensed under the provisions of the Nursing Practice Act and shall be entitled to renewal of this license as provided in the Nursing Practice Act. History: 1953 Comp., § 67-2-18, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 44, § 18. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — The "effective date of the Nursing Practice Act", referred to in this section, is July 1, 1968, which is the effective date of Laws 1968, ch. 44, § 28.
NM Stat § 61-3-22 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-22 - Fees for licensure as a licensed practical nurse.

Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, an applicant for licensure as a licensed practical nurse shall pay the following nonrefundable fees:A. for licensure without examination, a fee not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150);B. for licensure by examination when the examination is the first for the applicant in this state, a fee not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150); andC. for licensure by examination when the examination is other than the first examination, a fee not to exceed sixty dollars ($60.00) for each examination.History: 1953 Comp., § 67-2-19, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 44, § 19; 1977, ch. 220, § 13; 1991, ch. 190, § 12; 2005, ch. 307, § 6; 2020, ch. 6, § 9. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective July 1, 2020, provided an exception to the licensure fee for qualified military service members, their spouses and dependent children, and for certain veterans, and made certain technical amendments; and in the introductory clause, deleted "Applicants" and added "Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, an applicant".The 2005 amendment, effective April 7, 2005, changed the fee in Subsection A from $90 to $150; changed the fee in Subsection B from $90 to $150; and changed the fee in Subsection C from $30 to $60. The 1991 amendment, effective June 14, 1991, substituted "ninety dollars ($90.00)" for "forty-five dollars ($45.00)" in Subsections A and B; substituted "by the board not to exceed thirty dollars ($30.00)" for "at fifteen dollars ($15.00)" in Subsection C; and made a minor stylistic change in the introductory paragraph.
NM Stat § 61-3-23 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-23 - Permit to practice for graduate nurses.

A. The board may issue a permit to practice to an applicant upon completion of an approved course of study and upon application to take the national licensing examination after graduation within the time frame set by rules of the board. B. The permit to practice shall be issued for practice under direct supervision at a specified place of employment in the state. C. The permit to practice shall be valid from issuance until the results of the national licensing examination are disseminated by the board office to the examinee, at which time the permit is void and the applicant who has passed the examination may be issued a license to practice. History: 1953 Comp., § 67-2-19.1, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 220, § 14; 1982, ch. 108, § 4; 1993, ch. 61, § 4; 2003, ch. 276, § 8. ANNOTATIONSThe 2003 amendment, effective June 20, 2003, in Subsection A, deleted "first available" following "to take the" and added "within the time frame set by rules of the board" at the end. The 1993 amendment, effective June 18, 1993, inserted "available" near the end of Subsection A and substituted the language beginning "the examinee" for "the examinees, at which time all permits are void and those applicants who have passed the examination may be issued a license to practice" at the end of Subsection C.
NM Stat § 61-3-23.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-23.1 - Permit to practice for graduate nursing specialties.

A one-time, nonrenewable permit may be issued to graduate nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists awaiting examination and results in accordance with requirements set forth by the board in the rules and regulations. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-3-23.1, enacted by Laws 1979, ch. 379, § 8; 1991, ch. 190, § 13. ANNOTATIONSThe 1991 amendment, effective June 14, 1991, substituted "nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists" for "nurse specialists" and made minor stylistic changes throughout the section.
NM Stat § 61-3-23.5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-23.5 - Supervision of psychologist in the prescribing of psychotropic medication by nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.

A. Subject to rules promulgated by the board, a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist may supervise a psychologist in the prescribing of psychotropic medication pursuant to the Professional Psychologist Act [Chapter 61, Article 9 NMSA 1978]. B. No later than January 1, 2020, the board shall promulgate regulations for a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist who supervises a psychologist in the prescribing of psychotropic medication pursuant to the Professional Psychologist Act.History: Laws 2019, ch. 19, § 7. ANNOTATIONSEmergency clauses. — Laws 2019, ch. 19, § 11 contained an emergency clause and was approved February 4, 2019.
NM Stat § 61-3-23.6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-23.6 - Recompiled.

History: Laws 2019, ch. 129, § 1; recompiled by compiler as § 24-1-41 NMSA 1978. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 2019, ch. 129, § 1, was erroneously compiled as 61-3-23.6 NMSA 1978 and has been recompiled as 24-1-41 NMSA 1978 by the compiler.
NM Stat § 61-3-24.2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-24.2 - Repealed.

History: 1978 Comp., § 61-3-29.1, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 285, § 1; 1991, ch. 190, § 21; 1991, ch. 253, § 2; 1997, ch. 244, § 19; 2001, ch. 137, § 12; repealed by Laws 2018, ch. 1, § 3.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2018, ch. 1, § 3 repealed 61-3-24.2 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 2003, ch. 307, § 2, relating to nurse licensure compact administrator and duties, effective January 18, 2018. For provisions of former section, see the 2017 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 61-3-24.3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-24.3 - Repealed.

History: Laws 2003, ch. 307, § 3; repealed by Laws 2005, ch. 307, § 10.ANNOTATIONSRepealed. — Laws 2005, ch. 307, § 10 repealed 61-3-24.3 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 2003, ch. 307, § 3, relating to multistate licensure privilege, effective April 7, 2005. For provisions of former section, see the 2004 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 61-3-25 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-25 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1991, ch. 190, § 24 repealed 61-3-25 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 44, § 21, relating to licenses, effective June 14, 1991. For provisions of former section, see the 1990 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 61-3-26 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-26 - Schools of nursing; standards; approval.

A. An institution desiring to conduct a nursing education program to prepare registered or licensed practical nurses shall apply to the board for approval and submit evidence that: (1) it is prepared to carry out a program in professional nursing education or a program in licensed practical nursing education, as the case may be; and (2) it is prepared to meet such standards as are established by the board. B. A survey of the institution with which the school is to be affiliated shall be made by a member of the board or an authorized employee of the board who shall submit a written report of the survey to the board. If, in the opinion of the board, the requirements for approval are met, a certificate of approval shall be issued. C. From time to time, as deemed necessary by the board, it is the duty of the board, through a board member or an authorized employee, to survey all schools of nursing in this state. D. For the purpose of evaluating the educational qualifications for licensure of a candidate as either a registered or licensed practical nurse under Subsection B of either Section 61-3-13 or 61-3-18 NMSA 1978, the board shall set standards comparable to the minimum standards applicable in this state for recognition of schools of nursing in other jurisdictions. History: 1953 Comp., § 67-2-22, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 44, § 22; 1977, ch. 220, § 16; 1991, ch. 190, § 18. ANNOTATIONSThe 1991 amendment, effective June 14, 1991, substituted "61-3-13 or 61-3-18 NMSA 1978" for "67-2-10 or 67-2-15 NMSA 1953" in Subsection D and made minor stylistic changes throughout the section. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 78 C.J.S. Schools and School Districts §§ 58, 811.
NM Stat § 61-3-27.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 3 - Nursing|Section 61-3-27.1 - Board of nursing fund; authorized use.

Pursuant to Subsection D of Section 61-3-27 NMSA 1978, the board shall authorize expenditures from unexpended and unencumbered cash balances in the board of nursing fund to support an information technology project manager to develop, implement and maintain a web site portal for licensure and a central database for credentialing of health care providers. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-3-27.1, enacted by Laws 2003, ch. 235, § 5. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 235 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.