R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-46
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§ 5-34-46. Status of current licensees.
Official statutory text
(a) Any person holding a license to practice nursing as a certified nurse practitioner, psychiatric clinical nurse specialist, or certified registered nurse anesthetist, as defined in this chapter and chapter 34.2 of this title, in this state that is valid upon passage of this chapter shall be deemed to be licensed as an APRN, with his or her current privileges and shall be eligible for renewal of such license as defined under the provisions of this chapter and chapter 34.2 of this title.
(b) Any person holding a valid license to practice nursing having graduated from an accredited course of study, actively practicing in an advanced role, and holding a national certification related to his or her current practice setting as of the effective date of this act, as defined in this chapter or chapter 34.2 of this title, shall be deemed to be eligible for an APRN license.
(c) After August 1, 2013, all new applicants for APRN licensure must meet the stipulated licensure requirements as stated in this chapter.
(b) Any person holding a valid license to practice nursing having graduated from an accredited course of study, actively practicing in an advanced role, and holding a national certification related to his or her current practice setting as of the effective date of this act, as defined in this chapter or chapter 34.2 of this title, shall be deemed to be eligible for an APRN license.
(c) After August 1, 2013, all new applicants for APRN licensure must meet the stipulated licensure requirements as stated in this chapter.
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