An applicant for a vocational nurse license shall comply with each of the following:
- (a) Be at least 17 years of age.
- (b) Have successfully completed at least an approved course of study through the 12th grade or the equivalent thereof as specified by the board.
- (c) Have successfully completed the prescribed course of study in an approved school of vocational nursing or have graduated from a school which, in the opinion of the board, maintains and gives a course which is equivalent to the minimum requirements for an approved school of vocational nursing in this state.
- (d) Not be subject to denial of licensure under Section 480.