Exemptions

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  • No provision of this subchapter shall be construed as prohibiting—
    • (1) care to the sick rendered by family members, friends, non-institutionalized persons, or incidental care given by domestic hired help, as long as such care does not include the practice of nursing as defined in this subchapter;

    • (2) assistance by anyone in case of an emergency;

    • (3) the practice of nursing by a student enrolled in an approved school of nursing;

    • (4) the practice of nursing by a nurse currently licensed in one of the United States or its territories for a period of up to 90 days, after providing the employer with satisfactory evidence of current licensure, and after having submitted proper application and fees to the Board for licensure prior to employment. This time may be extended by the Board for administrative reasons when necessary;

    • (5) the practice of nursing by a licensed nurse in another state by one who is employed by the United States Government, or any bureau, agency, or division thereof, while in the discharge of official duties;

    • (6) the practice of nursing by graduates of an approved school or its equivalent, for a period up to one year after becoming eligible to sit the licensing examination, provided that they practice under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The Board shall determine what constitutes direct nursing supervision; and

    • (7) the performance of basic nursing care by nursing assistants, supervised by a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse.


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