nursing license
Healthcare practice permit
A nursing license is official authorization from a government body permitting someone to practice nursing.
Licenses require completing an accredited program and passing standardized examinations.
They must typically be renewed periodically and can be revoked for misconduct: She lost her nursing license after the investigation.
Requirements vary by jurisdiction, with most U.S. states distinguishing between licensed practical nurses (LPN) and registered nurses (RN).
- RNCertified healthcare professional
- registeredFormally recorded or enrolled
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- examFormal knowledge assessment
- boardFlat rigid panel
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nursing licenselicense revocation
Formal withdrawal of permission
license suspension · probationary status · disbarment · decertification · expired license
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