La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XLVII-1705

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024

Section XLVII-1705 - Temporary Permit

A. A temporary permit to practice as a practical nurse in Louisiana may be issued to graduates of board approved or accredited practical nursing programs in Louisiana as follows.

1. The application for licensure by examination must be completed and submitted with the appropriate fees, and said application must be reviewed and approved by the board.

2. An official transcript must be submitted by the educational institution from which the applicant graduated, and said transcript must be reviewed and approved by the board.

3. If a temporary permit is granted, that permit shall expire on one of the following three dates, whichever comes first:

a. eight weeks from the date of issue;

b. the date of full licensure; or

c. upon receipt of a score of fail on the licensure examination.

4. The temporary permit shall not be subject to extension or renewal under any circumstances, including reentry and completion of a program in practical nursing.

5. The abbreviation P.N. (T.P.), (Practical Nurse, temporary permit), shall be used with the signature of the applicant on all documents requiring said signature in the course of practice while the temporary permit is valid.

6. The P.N. (T.P.) shall serve only in a staff-nurse position.

7. The P.N. (T.P.) shall assume only those duties and functions commonly included in the staff-nurse position.

8. The P.N. (T.P.) shall practice only in nursing situations in which a registered nurse or physician is providing direct supervision.

B. A temporary permit may be issued to licensees pending disciplinary action at time of license renewal.

C. A 12 week temporary permit may be issued to applicants for licensure by endorsement upon receipt of all of the following: verification of current licensure, in good standing, from another state or U.S. territory; a notarized sworn statement, by the applicant, that the applicant meets the requirements for licensure in this state and has a negative history for criminal activity, a negative history for chemical dependency, and a negative history for complaints against and/or related to any and all licenses held for any profession in any state or U.S. territory; the required fee; and confirmation that required fees and forms have been submitted to the appropriate state and/or federal agencies for the processing of the applicant's criminal history record. The temporary permit shall be immediately revoked upon receipt of information indicating that the applicant may not qualify for licensure. A temporary permit issued to applicants for licensure by endorsement may be extended on a case-by-case basis but may not be reissued to any person, under any circumstances, including reapplication for licensure by endorsement.

D. During a declared state of public health emergency, an emergency temporary permit may be issued to practical nurses licensed in another jurisdiction of the U.S. whose license is current, unrestricted and in good standing in such jurisdiction, provided that the practical nurse register with the board prior to providing practical nursing care. The emergency permit may be issued for 60 days or until termination of the state of public health emergency, whichever comes first. The permit may be extended for two additional 60 day periods.

E. A temporary permit may be issued to practical nurses licensed in another jurisdiction of the U.S. whose license is current, unrestricted and in good standing in such jurisdiction for a period not to exceed 14 days when the practical nurse is providing care to a client being transported into, out of or through the state.

F. A temporary permit may be issued to practical nurses enrolled in board approved refresher courses provided the practical nurse has been previously licensed.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XLVII-1705

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, LR 3:200 (April 1977), amended LR 10:341 (April 1984), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, LR 18:1130 (October 1992), repromulgated LR 18:1263 (November 1992), amended LR 28:2355 (November 2002), LR 32:637 (April 2006), LR 33:93 (January 2007), LR 35:1247 (July 2009).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:969 and 37:976.