Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter90. Medicine and Allied Occupations. |
Article9. Nurse Practice Act |
§90-171.43A. Mandatory employer verification of licensure status
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(a) Before hiring a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse in North Carolina, a health care facility shall verify that the applicant has a current, valid license to practice nursing pursuant to G.S. 90-171.43.
(b) For purposes of this section, "health care facility" means:
(1) Facilities described in G.S. 131E-256(b).
(2) Public health departments, physicians' offices, ambulatory care facilities, and rural health clinics.
(2003-146, s. 6.)