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Registered Nurse (RN)
License Description Registered Nurses (RN) are qualified to formulate nursing diagnoses and conduct nursing treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems. The services used to treat health problems include case finding, referral, health teaching, health counseling, and supporting and restorative care. The nurse carries out the regimen prescribed by a physician or advanced practice nurse, administers medication, and maintains a physical and emotional environment that promotes recovery. Registered nurses also supervise and teach other personnel in the performance of activities related to nursing. The setting usually determines the scope of the nurse's responsibilities, with such possibilities as hospitals, private duty, office, public health, nurse education, home care and occupational health. Requirements: 1) Must be of good moral character. 2) Must complete an approved high school course of study or the equivalent. 3) Must have satisfactorily completed an approved professional nursing education program. 4) Must pass the national licensure examination for registered nurses. 5) Must have a criminal background check prior to exam. Written and oral examinations required. License by Examination: $100.00, License by Endorsement: $125.00. License Renewal fee: $100.00 biennially. Temporary Permit Fee: $30.00
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Health
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
University Tower Building, Suite 800, 1123 South University
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 686 2700
louann.walker@arkansas.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 06/28/2022
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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