(1) A psychologist licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction may be authorized by the department to practice psychology for a maximum of one year if the psychologist has made application to the department for licensure and has met the educational and experience requirements for licensure in Nebraska, if the requirements for licensure in the former jurisdiction are equal to or exceed the requirements for licensure in Nebraska, and if the psychologist is not the subject of a past or pending disciplinary action in another jurisdiction. Denial of licensure shall terminate this authorization.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-3120

  • Action: shall include any proceeding in any court of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Psychologist: means a person licensed to engage in the practice of psychology in this or another jurisdiction. See Nebraska Statutes 38-3109
  • Year: shall mean calendar year. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801

(2) An applicant for licensure as a psychologist who is a military spouse may apply for a temporary license as provided in section 38-129.01.