Arizona Nursing Title Restrictions | Nurse Titles
In Arizona, some laws regulate who can use specific nursing titles. The nurse must follow these Arizona nursing title restrictions strictly. If they’re not, they can lead to severe consequences with the Arizona Board of Nursing.
Individuals who use a title they have not legally obtained can face disciplinary actions. People who use a title of a license or have had their license revoked also fall under this category.
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Arizona Licensed Practical Nurse
Only when an individual holds a valid license to practice practical nursing in Arizona may they use the title licensed practical nurse, nurse, or practical nurse or use the initials LPN after their name. They may also use those titles if registered in a state part of the Nursing License Compact.
Arizona Registered Nurses
Only when a person holds a valid license to practice as an RN can they use the title nurse, registered nurse, or professional nurse or the initials RN after their name. They may also use those titles if registered in a state part of the Nursing License Compact.
Arizona Nurse Practitioner
Only when an individual holds a valid certificate to practice in Arizona as a registered nurse practitioner may they use the title registered nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or nurse practitioner. The person must also indicate their specialty area of certification.
Arizona Retired Nurses
A retired nurse may not practice nursing, but they may use the title RN-retired, registered nurse-retired, LPN-retired, or licensed practical nurse-retired as applicable.
Protected Title
A protected title is a contract between the state and a profession. It assures the public anyone using this title has appropriate training. An example of this is a registered nurse.
Imposters in Arizona State
Unfortunately, the Arizona State Board of Nursing continues to see a rise in the number of people who claim to be a nurse or work in positions which require that licensure. However, these people do not actually have valid licenses or credentials.
The board takes action to stop any and all imposters. After all, patient safety is a critical part of any nurse’s career. Any person who claims to be a nurse or medical professional puts every patient at risk because they do not have the appropriate training to provide patient care.
The Arizona Board of Nursing finds these imposters and puts them on a list on its website so others can be alerted.
Individuals on this list include:
- Those who have tried to get a position without a license.
- Have been employed and practiced without a license.
- Presented themselves as nursing assistant or nurse without certification or licensure.
Legal Help for Arizona Nursing Title Issues
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