§457-1  Purpose.  In order to safeguard
life and health, any person practicing or offering to practice as an advanced
practice registered nurse, a registered nurse, or a licensed practical nurse in
this State for compensation shall be required to submit evidence that the
person is qualified to so practice, and shall be recognized or licensed as
provided in this chapter.  It shall be unlawful for any person not recognized
or licensed under this chapter to practice or offer to practice nursing as an
advanced practice registered nurse, a registered nurse, or a licensed practical
nurse; or to use any sign, card, or device, or in any manner indicate or imply
that the person is an advanced practice registered nurse, a registered nurse,
or a licensed practical nurse. [L 1970, c 71, pt of §1; am L 1983, c 119, §1;
am L 2004, c 88, §1]