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 cannot 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 reqires nursing knowledge, regardless of the title. This is done by obtaining a work authorizatin or permit.
Exception: If the individual is licensed, registerd or authorized toperform the work required in that position. For example, a nurse who is registered as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) may work in the CNA role without having a license, permit or work authorization to practice nursing. (October 25, 2018 Board motion).
