(a)  Each member of the board of nurse registration and nursing education shall:

(1)  Be a citizen of the United States;

(2)  Be a resident of the state for at least one year immediately preceding appointment;

(3)  File the statutory oath of office with the secretary of state before beginning the term of office; and

(4)  Sign a conflict-of-interest statement.

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 5-34-5

  • Licensed: means the status of qualified individuals who have completed a designated process by which the board of nursing grants permission to individuals accountable and/or responsible for the practice of nursing and to engage in that practice, prohibiting all others from legally doing so. See Rhode Island General Laws 5-34-3
  • Nursing: means the provision of services that are essential to the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health throughout the continuum of life. See Rhode Island General Laws 5-34-3
  • United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8

(b)  Each professional nurse member of the board shall:

(1)  Be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state; and

(2)  Have at least five (5) years’ experience in nursing practice or administration, nursing service, or teaching or administration in a nursing education program and is currently employed in nursing at the time of appointment and employed in nursing for at least three (3) years immediately preceding appointment.

(c)  Each practical nurse member of the board shall:

(1)  Be currently licensed as a practical nurse in the state; and

(2)  Have at least five (5) years’ experience in practical nursing and is currently employed in nursing for at least three (3) years immediately preceding appointment.

(d)  Each advanced practice nurse member of the board shall:

(1)  Be currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state; and

(2)  Have at least five (5) years’ experience in nursing practice and is currently employed as an advanced practice nurse for at least three (3) years immediately preceding appointment.

(e)  Neither member from the general public shall be a nurse or shall be enrolled in a nursing education program.

History of Section.
P.L. 1982, ch. 328, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 125, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 138, § 2.