36-9-31Examination required for registered nursing license--Issuance of license.

Upon application and payment of the required fee, the applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse shall pass a written examination approved by the board. Upon achieving the passing standard as determined by the board and if otherwise qualified under § 36-9-49, the board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice as a registered nurse.

Source: SDC 1939, § 27.0904; SL 1947, ch 123, § 5; SL 1955, ch 91, § 4; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0904 (2) (a); SL 1967, ch 101, § 4 (2) (a); SL 1976, ch 228, § 19; SL 1979, ch 255, § 21; SL 1986, ch 307, § 18; SL 2016, ch 194, § 18.