# 24 Del. C. § 1901: § Â 1901. Declaration of legislative intent

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## Section

- **Citation:** 24 Del. C. § 1901
- **Heading:** § Â 1901. Declaration of legislative intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 24 / Chapter 19 / Section 1901

## Text

The General Assembly hereby declares the practice of nursing by competent persons is necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare and further finds that the levels of practice within the profession of nursing should be regulated and controlled in the public interest. In order to safeguard life and health, the general administration and supervision of the education, examination, licensing and regulation of professional and practical nursing is declared essential, and such general administration and supervision is vested in the Board of Nursing.

## Nearby sections

- [24 Del. C. § 1901 § Â
        1901. Declaration of legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C19_S1901.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 1902 § Â
        1902. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C19_S1902.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 1903 § Â
        1903. Delaware Board of Nursing — Appointments; qualifications; terms of office; vacancies; suspension or removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C19_S1903.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 1904 § Â
        1904. Delaware Board of Nursing — Election of officers; quorum; rules and regulations; special meetings; compensation; seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C19_S1904.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 1905 § Â
        1905. Delaware Board of Nursing — Executive Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C19_S1905.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 1906 § Â
        1906. Delaware Board of Nursing — Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C19_S1906.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 1907 § Â
        1907. Delaware Board of Nursing — Revenue and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C19_S1907.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 1908 § Â
        1908. Delaware Board of Nursing — Meetings; examinations for licensing; nursing education programs; fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C19_S1908.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 1909 § Â
        1909. License requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C19_S1909.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 1910 § Â
        1910. Qualifications for registered nurse.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C19_S1910.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 1912 § Â
        1912. Reciprocity for registered nurse.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C19_S1912.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 1913 § Â
        1913. Registered nurses licensed under previous law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C19_S1913.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 1914 § Â
        1914. Qualifications for licensed practical nurse.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C19_S1914.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 1916 § Â
        1916. Reciprocity for licensed practical nurse.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C19_S1916.md)

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