Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-34-5. Board of nursing--Qualifications of members

(1) Be a citizen of the United States;

(2) Be a resident of the state for at least one year immediately preceding appointment;

(3) File the statutory oath of office with the secretary of state before beginning the term of office; and

(4) Sign a conflict-of-interest statement.

(1) Be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state; and

(2) Have at least five (5) years' experience in nursing practice or administration, nursing service, or teaching or administration in a nursing education program and is currently employed in nursing at the time of appointment and employed in nursing for at least three (3) years immediately preceding appointment.

(1) Be currently licensed as a practical nurse in the state; and

(2) Have at least five (5) years' experience in practical nursing and is currently employed in nursing for at least three (3) years immediately preceding appointment.

(1) Be currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state; and

(2) Have at least five (5) years’ experience in nursing practice and is currently employed as an advanced practice nurse for at least three (3) years immediately preceding appointment.