Description
Perform routine nursing-related services to patients in health care facilities and clinics, under the training or supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Duties of the LNA involve porvision of direct care or assistance to care recipients. LNA nursing-related services may include personal care (bathing, grooming, or dressing), elimination, nutrition, positioning and transferring, transporting, and taking vital signs (i.e. temperature and blood pressure readings). They may work in hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical facilities.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 326-B; Administrative Rules Chapter Nur 100 - 800 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF NURSING
21 South Fruit Street, Suite 16
Concord, New Hampshire 03301-2431 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-6282 |
| fax |
(603) 271-6605 |
| web |
www.nh.gov/nursing |
| contact person |
Margaret Walker, Ed.D., R.N., |
| e-mail |
boardquestions@nursing.state.nh.us |
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Licensure Requirements
- Graduate from a Board-approved nursing education program; or demonstrate comparable nursing educational preparation recognized by the Board
- To continue or re-enter practice, validate 200 hours active-in-practice within two years prior to renewal, reinstatement, or endorsement; or submit successful results of nursing assistant competency test taken within two years immediately prior to application date
- Applicants for initial permanent licensure or endorsement must submit a notarized criminal history record release form along with a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or authorized employee of the Department of Safety
Examination
- Written examination required
Continuing Education
- Twelve hours per year of workshops, conferences, lectures, and educational offerings designed to enhance nursing-related knowledge, judgement, and skills
Fees
| Initial license |
$35.00 |
| Verification |
$25.00 |
| Endorsement |
$35.00 |
| Biennial renewal |
$35.00 |
| FBI Criminal History Record, including fingerprinting (through the NH State Police) |
$42.25 |
Reciprocity: Not permitted, but license may be issued by endorsement
Residence/Citizenship: Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required
Number of Active Licenses: 12,785
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 31-1012.00 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
Related Training: Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Further Information*
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2900
Chicago IL 60601
phone: (312) 525-3600
web: <www.ncsbn.org>
last revision: October 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
