(a) A temporary permit may be issued for the following upon submission of a completed application and fee. - (i) Graduate Temporary Permit for licensure or certification exam applicants.
- (ii) Temporary Permit while applicant seeking licensure or endorsement; or
- (iii) Temporary Permit without Licensure or Certification for an applicant not seeking permanent licensure or certification.
(b) A temporary permit is non-renewable and may be revoked by the Board at any time.
(c) Graduate Temporary Permit. - (i) The Board may issue a graduate temporary permit for APRN, RN, LPN/VN and CNA applicant. However, a graduate temporary permit shall not include:
- (A) Prescriptive authority for GAPRNs.
- (B) Ability to work as a Home Health Aide for GNAs.
- (ii) A graduate temporary permit holder shall:
- (A) Be held to the established standards of nursing practice and CNA role; and
- (B) Practice only under appropriate direction and supervision as follows:
- (I) GAPRN supervised by APRN within the same specialty or physician;
- (II) GN, GPN or GVN supervised by an APRN or RN; or
- (III) GNA supervised by an APRN, RN, or LPN/VN.
- (iii) If the applicant does not successfully pass the initial national examination, the graduate temporary permit shall expire and the applicant cannot practice nursing in the State.
(d) Temporary Permit while seeking Licensure or Certification. An APRN, RN, LPN/VN, or CNA applicant seeking licensure or certification may request a temporary permit.
(e) Temporary Permit without Licensure or Certification. - (i) An APRN, RN, LPN/VN, or CNA applicant not seeking permanent licensure or certification may request a temporary permit.
- (ii) Applicant shall:
- (A) Submit evidence of current licensure or certification in good standing from another jurisdiction;
- (B) Submit completed application and fee; and
- (C) Submit CBC fingerprint cards and fee.
Amended, Eff. 12/19/2018.