{"data":{"id":"us-nm/61-3-18","jurisdiction":"us-nm","citation":"61-3-18","heading":"Qualifications for licensure as a licensed practical nurse.","body":"Before being considered for licensure as a licensed practical nurse, either by endorsement or examination, under Section 61-3-19 NMSA 1978, an applicant shall:\nA. furnish evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has successfully completed an approved program of nursing for licensure as a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse and has graduated or is eligible for graduation; and\nB. at the cost to the applicant, provide the board with fingerprints and other information necessary for a state and national criminal background check.","path":["Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses","ARTICLE 3 Nursing"],"source_url":"https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18564/index.do","current_through":"2026-05-20","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:02:20Z","sha256":"20797a8a6813aa9c2d50f34a9b4398117e5bb525e30dc5b431f9db9d10eb2d58","source_id":"us-nm","stale":false,"prev":"us-nm/61-3-17","next":"us-nm/61-3-19"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}