License: Nurse, Licensed Practical

Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners Northern Mariana Islands
PO Box 1458
Saipan, MP 96950
(670) 234-8950

Description of Occupation: A Licensed Practical Nurse provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill, injured, convalescent, and handicapped persons in such settings as hospitals, clinics, private homes, schools, sanitariums, and similar institutions; takes and records temperature, blood pressure, and pulse; dresses wounds; administers specific medication; performs limited routine laboratory work; prepares food trays and feeds patients; bathes, dresses, and assists patients in walking and turning; makes beds; and may assist in delivery, care, and feediing of infants.Requirements for Licensing: Citizenship, residence or under employment contract (1-2 yrs). Completion of ASN/BSN program. If licensed in US can transfer valid license to CNMI.Examinations: National Council Licensure ExamApplication and Fees: $60.00Related Classification Codes: DOT 079.374-014 SOC 573

  • Stand-alone license
  • Third-party exam required
  • Degree required
  • No criminal record requirements
License information updated 01/01/2010