§ 61-3-2. Purpose

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NM Code › Chapter 61 › Article 3 › Section 61-3-2

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The purpose of the Nursing Practice Act is to promote, preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the practice of nursing, schools of nursing, hemodialysis technicians and medication aides in the state.

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