1. (1) A Licensed Practical Nurse's scope of practice is completely encompassed within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.

2. (2) At the discretion of the Board, an approved prelicensure Registered Nurse program may be considered a School of Practical Nursing for purposes of permitting a student to be eligible to apply for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by educational equivalency; provided that:

   1. (a) The student shall have successfully completed at least one year of the approved prelicensure Registered Nurse program; and
   2. (b) A review of the student's transcript demonstrates that, in the judgment of the Alabama Board of Nursing, the student has successfully completed all of the required didactic and clinical coursework required for successful completion of an LPN program; and
   3. (c) The student shall have successfully completed a Board approved course on the LPN scope of practice.

Author: Alabama Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-21-2(2).

History: New Rule: Published May 31, 2022; effective July 15, 2022.