Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 32-1639.03. Qualifications of military service applicants; definition

1. Submits an application required by § 32-1637 and a verified statement that indicates whether the applicant has been convicted of a felony and, if convicted of one or more felonies, indicates the date of absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions.

2. Passes the examination prescribed by § 32-1638.

3. Answers questions related to whether the person is currently under investigation by another health care related board and whether any disciplinary action has been taken by any jurisdiction related to health professions.

4. Has completed a military program of basic medical training and was awarded a military occupational specialty and performed in that occupational specialty at a level that is substantially equivalent to the academic requirements for a license to practice as a practical nurse or completed any clinical education equivalency or bridge courses determined by the board to be necessary to obtain equivalency.

5. Engaged in the active practice of practical nursing for at least two of the five years before the date of filing the application. An applicant's relevant military service experience in the discharge of the applicant's official duties must be credited in the calculation of the number of years the applicant has practiced as a practical nurse for the purposes of this paragraph.

6. Has not committed an act in any jurisdiction that constitutes grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation of a license to practice as a practical nurse in this state.

7. Has paid any fees required by the board.

1. The applicant's license is granted or denied by the board.

2. The temporary license expires pursuant to § 32-1640, subsection B.

3. The applicant fails to comply with the terms of the temporary license.

1. The armed forces of the United States.

2. A reserve component of the armed forces of the United States.

3. The national guard.