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Maine Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 2152. Qualifications

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Each member of the board must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this State for at least 3 consecutive years prior to appointment and shall file with the Secretary of State an oath of office before beginning service. The board is composed of:

1. Professional nurses. Six professional nurses, each of whom:

A. Must be a graduate of a state-approved educational program in professional nursing;

B. Holds a current state license to practice nursing; and

C. Has at least 3 years' experience in active practice immediately preceding appointment.

A minimum of 2 professional nurses must be active in an approved educational program in nursing. A minimum of 2 professional nurses must be active in nursing service. One of the professional nurse members of the board must be practicing long-term care nursing. One of the professional nurse members of the board must be an advanced practice registered nurse;

2. Licensed practical nurse. One licensed practical nurse who:

A. Must be a graduate of a state-approved educational program in practical nursing;

B. Holds a current state license to practice practical nursing; and

C. Has at least 3 years' experience in active practice immediately preceding appointment; and

3. Public members. Two public members. A person may not qualify for appointment as a public member of the board if that person or a member of that person's immediate family is serving as:

A. A member of another state licensing board;

B. On the board of another health care agency; and

C. Engaged for compensation in the provision of health services or the provision of health research, instruction or insurance.

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