Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-567.15
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Temporary licenses to nurses from other states -
Official statutory text
Temporary critical need license for nurses.
A. The Oklahoma Board of Nursing may issue temporary licenses
to nurses from other states upon proper application stating the
purpose of such licenses; provided, no temporary license may be
issued for more than ninety (90) days. Temporary licenses may be
renewed at the discretion of the Board but shall not extend over a
period longer than one (1) year.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 584
B. The Board may issue temporary critical need licenses for
registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and Advanced Practice
Registered Nurses under Section 1 of this act.
A. The Oklahoma Board of Nursing may issue temporary licenses
to nurses from other states upon proper application stating the
purpose of such licenses; provided, no temporary license may be
issued for more than ninety (90) days. Temporary licenses may be
renewed at the discretion of the Board but shall not extend over a
period longer than one (1) year.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 584
B. The Board may issue temporary critical need licenses for
registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and Advanced Practice
Registered Nurses under Section 1 of this act.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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