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Mississippi Code Title 73. Professions and Vocations § 73-15-3

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

In order to safeguard life and health, any person practicing or offering to practice as a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse in Mississippi for compensation shall hereafter be required to submit evidence of qualifications to practice and shall be licensed or hold the privilege to practice as hereinafter provided. It shall be unlawful for any person not licensed or holding the privilege to practice under the provisions of this article:

(a) To practice or offer to practice as a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse;

(b) To use a sign, card or device to indicate that such person is a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse.

Any person offering to practice nursing in Mississippi must be licensed or otherwise authorized to practice as provided in this article.

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