Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-13-.05 - Causes for Denial of Admission to VDAP

(1) Admission to the program shall be denied if the applicant for licensure or licensed nurse:

(a) Does not meet eligibility criteria established in this chapter for admission to VDAP.

(b) Is not eligible for licensure in the State of Alabama.

(c) Diverted controlled substances for other than self-use.

(d) Has had nursing practice problems resulting in the death of a patient or involving significant harm or potentially significant harm to a patient.

(e) Will not substantially benefit from participation in the program as determined by Board designee(s).

(f) Has a felony conviction.

(g) Has any conviction related to the sale or distribution of controlled substances or legend prescription drugs.

(h) Refuses to cooperate with requirements for participation in VDAP as established in this chapter.

Notes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-13-.05

New Rule: Filed July 28, 1994; effective August 29, 1994. Repealed and New Rule: Filed May 20, 2002; effective June 24, 2002. Amended: Filed November 22, 2005; effective December 27, 2005. Amended: Filed August 20, 2010; effective September 24, 2010. Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXII, Issue No. 11, August 29, 2014, eff. 8/28/2014. Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 05, February 26, 2021, eff. 4/12/2021.

Original 610-X-1-.13, was renumbered to 610-X-1-.11, as per certification filed September 20, 2002; effective October 25, 2002.

Author: Alabama Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-21-25.