1. (1) The division may issue an intern license to an individual who meets all qualifications for licensure except the passing of the qualifying examination if the applicant:

   1. (a) graduated from an approved education program within the 12 months immediately preceding the application for licensure;
   2. (b) has never before taken the qualifying examination;
   3. (c) is registered to take the next qualifying examination; and
   4. (d) presents a plan acceptable to the division and board under which the applicant will practice under any intern license issued only under the direct supervision of a nurse midwife or physician.

2. (2) An intern license issued under this section expires on:

   1. (a) the date of the next qualifying examination immediately following issuance of the intern license if the intern license holder does not sit for that examination;
   2. (b) the date the examination results are available if the intern license holder sits for the next succeeding qualifying examination and fails the examination; or
   3. (c) the date on which a regular license is issued if the intern license holder passes the examination and is otherwise qualified for licensure.

Amended by Chapter 288, 1998 General Session