655—18.1(272C) Definitions.
“Military service” means honorably serving on federal active duty, state active duty, or national guard duty, as defined in Iowa Code section 29A.1; in the military services of other states, as provided in 10 U.S.C. Section 101(c); or in the organized reserves of the United States, as provided in 10 U.S.C. Section 10101.
“Military service applicant” means an individual requesting credit toward licensure for military education, training, or service obtained or completed in military service.
“Reciprocity” means the process by which a nurse licensed in another jurisdiction becomes licensed in Iowa. Reciprocity may also be referred to as “endorsement.”
“Spouse” means a spouse of an active duty member of the military forces of the United States.
“Veteran” means an individual who meets the definition of “veteran” in Iowa Code section 35.1(2).
[ARC 1910C, IAB 3/18/15, effective 4/22/15; ARC 4757C, IAB 11/6/19, effective 12/11/19; ARC 5761C, IAB 7/14/21, effective 8/18/21; ARC 7044C, IAB 7/12/23, effective 8/16/23]