36-9-31. Examination required for registered nursing license--Issuance of license.
Upon application and payment of the required fee, the applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse shall pass a written examination approved by the board. Upon achieving the passing standard as determined by the board and if otherwise qualified under §36-9-49, the board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice as a registered nurse.
Source: SDC 1939, §27.0904; SL 1947, ch 123, §5; SL 1955, ch 91, §4; SDC Supp 1960, §27.0904 (2) (a); SL 1967, ch 101, §4 (2) (a); SL 1976, ch 228, §19; SL 1979, ch 255, §21; SL 1986, ch 307, §18; SL 2016, ch 194, §18.