North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-12.1-14. Grounds for discipline--Penalties

1. Has been arrested, charged, or convicted by a court, or has entered a plea of nolo contendere to a crime in any jurisdiction that relates adversely to the practice of nursing and the licensee or registrant has not demonstrated sufficient rehabilitation under section 12.1-33-02.1;

2. Has been disciplined by a board of nursing in another jurisdiction, or has had a license or registration to practice nursing or to assist in the practice of nursing or to practice in another health care occupation or profession denied, revoked, suspended, or otherwise sanctioned;

3. Has engaged in any practice inconsistent with the standards of nursing practice;

4. Has obtained or attempted to obtain by fraud or deceit a license or registration to practice nursing, or has submitted to the board any information that is fraudulent, deceitful, or false;

5. Has engaged in a pattern of practice or other behavior that demonstrates professional misconduct;

6. Has diverted or attempted to divert supplies, equipment, drugs, or controlled substances for personal use or unauthorized use;

7. Has practiced nursing or assisted in the practice of nursing in this state without a current license or registration or as otherwise prohibited by this chapter;

8. Has failed to report any violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter; or

9. Has failed to observe and follow the duly adopted standards, policies, directives, and orders of the board, or has violated any other provision of this chapter.