Code of Virginia - Title 54.1 Professions And Occupations - Section 54.1-3017 Qualifications of applicant for registered nurse's license; examination; graduates of foreign nursi...

§ 54.1-3017. Qualifications of applicant for registered nurse's license; examination; graduates of foreign nursi...

A. An applicant for a license to practice professional nursing shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Board that such applicant:

1. Has completed an approved four-year high school course of study or the equivalent as determined by the appropriate educational agency;

2. Has received a diploma or degree from an approved professional nursing education program;

3. Has passed a written examination as required by the Board; and

4. Has committed no acts which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in this chapter.

B. An applicant who graduated from a nursing education program in a foreign country may be required to pass the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Qualifying Examination prior to admission to the examination for licensure in this Commonwealth.

(Code 1950, § 54-346; 1970, c. 116; 1979, c. 5, § 54-367.13; 1982, c. 598; 1988, c. 765.)

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