If a nurse holds licensure in ND and chooses to work in a position other than nursing, and the job description does not include use of nursing knowledge, skills, and abilities, the individual is free to do so. However, the individual could not claim those hours for nursing practice hours for purposes of maintaining eligibility for licensure.
An individual applying for nurse licensure in ND must be authorized to practice nursing if hired in any nursing position that requires nursing knowledge, regardless of title. This is done by obtaining a work authorization or permit.
- Exception: If the individual is licensed, registered or authorized to perform the work required in that position. For example, a nurse who is registered as a certified nursing assistant may work in that role without having a license, permit or work authorization to practice nursing (October 25, 2018 motion).
