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Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law;
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Regular Session, 2010 ENROLLED
SENATE BILL NO. 591
BY SENATOR MCPHERSON
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 37:970, relative to the licensure of nurses; to provide for the2
qualifications for licensure as a practical nurse; and to provide for related matters.3
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:4
Section 1. R.S. 37:970 is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: 5
ยง970. Qualifications of applicants 6
An applicant for a license to practice as a practical nurse shall: 7
(1) Be of good moral character;.8
(2) Be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States or have taken9
out his first citizenship papers;.10
(3) Have successfully completed the course in an accredited school for the11
training of practical nurses.12
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: