Section 36-9-38 - Examination required for licensed practical nursing license--Issuance of license.

36-9-38. Examination required for licensed practical nursing license--Issuance of license. Upon application and payment of the required fee, the applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall pass a written examination approved by the board. Upon achieving the passing score as determined by the board, the board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.

Source: SL 1949, ch 109, § 5; SL 1955, ch 91, § 5; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0905 (2) (a); SL 1967, ch 101, § 5 (2) (a); SL 1976, ch 228, § 26; SL 1979, ch 255, § 32; SL 1986, ch 307, § 25.