Section 1910 - Qualifications for registered nurseAn applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse shall submit to the Board written evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant:
(1) Is a graduate of and holds a certificate from a State Board of Nursing approved nursing education program that is authorized to prepare persons for licensure as a registered nurse;(2) Demonstrates competence in English related to nursing;(3) Has earned a high school diploma or its equivalent;(4) Is of such satisfactory physical and mental health as is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act [ 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et. seq.];(5) Has committed no acts which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in § 1922(a) of this title; however, if after consideration of the factors set forth under § 8735(x)(3) of Title 29 through a hearing or review of documentation the Board determines that granting a waiver would not create an unreasonable risk to public safety, the Board by an affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum, shall waive § 1922(a)(2) of this title. A waiver may not be granted for a conviction of a felony sexual offense; (6) If seeking licensure by endorsement, demonstrates active employment in professional nursing in the past 5 years, or satisfactory completion of a professional nursing refresher program with an approved agency within 2 years prior to filing an application. In the event no refresher course is available the Board may consider alternate methods of evaluating current knowledge in professional nursing; and(7) Has passed the standard national examination for registered nursing. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing shall establish the passing score.Amended by Laws 2021, ch. 433,s 13, eff. 1/1/2023.Amended by Laws 2017, ch. 80,s 3, eff. 7/17/2017.24 Del. C. 1953, § 1910; 54 Del. Laws, c. 153; 57 Del. Laws, c. 668, §§ 4, 5; 64 Del. Laws, c. 26, §1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 482, §§ 7 - 9; 75 Del. Laws, c. 436, § 16; 77 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 14; 78 Del. Laws, c. 35, §§ 1, 2; 78 Del. Laws, c. 44, §§ 28, 29.;