In addition to the provisions of section 147.3, an applicant to be licensed for the practice of nursing shall have the following qualifications:
1. Be a graduate of an accredited high school or the equivalent.
2. Pass an examination as prescribed by the board.
3. Complete a course of study approved by the board pursuant to section 152.5.
Notwithstanding section 152.5, a person enrolled in an academic course of study for registered nurses on June 30, 1995, shall be allowed to apply for a license as a practical nurse which shall be issued after demonstrating completion of the equivalent of a one academic year course of study in theory and practice as prescribed by the board. Applicants obtaining licenses under this paragraph may be required to complete additional continuing education requirements as prescribed by the board.
[S13, § 2575-a29, -a30; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 2563; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, § 152.3; C77, 79, 81, § 152.7]
95 Acts, ch 79, § 2
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