§ 21.154. Unlicensed candidate.

 The candidate may practice as a graduate practical nurse until the examination is passed subject to the following:

   (1)  Unless licensed, the candidate may be employed as a graduate practical nurse for 1 year only from completion of the program except in the case where special permission is granted by the Board due to extenuating circumstances. In such a case the candidate shall present validating documentation.

   (2)  The candidate shall practice under the supervision of an experienced registered nurse. Supervision is defined to mean that the registered nurse is physically present in the area or unit where the unlicensed graduate is practicing.

   The provisions of this §  21.154 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §  186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P. S. §  658).

   The provisions of this §  21.154 amended March 11, 1977, effective March 12, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 704; amended March 25, 1977, effective March 26, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 841; amended July 1, 1983, effective July 2, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 2061. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (30268).