# R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-2: License and registration required to practice nursing or use title

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-34_S5-34-2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-2
- **Heading:** License and registration required to practice nursing or use title
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5-34 / Section 5-34-2

## Text

It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice nursing in this state or to use any title, sign, abbreviation, card, or device indicating authority to practice nursing unless that person is licensed and registered under the provisions of this chapter or by the compact set forth in chapter 34.3 of this title.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-1 § 5-34-1. Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-34_S5-34-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-1.1 § 5-34-1.1. Title of act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-34_S5-34-1.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-2 § 5-34-2. License and registration required to practice nursing or use title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-34_S5-34-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-3 § 5-34-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-34_S5-34-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-4 § 5-34-4. Board of nursing €” Establishment €” Composition €” Appointment, terms, and removal of members €” Director of nurse registration and nursing education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-34_S5-34-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-5 § 5-34-5. Board of nursing €” Qualifications of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-34_S5-34-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-6 § 5-34-6. Board of nursing €” Organization €” Meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-34_S5-34-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-7 § 5-34-7. Board of nursing €” General powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-34_S5-34-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-8 § 5-34-8. Board of nursing €” Compensation of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-34_S5-34-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-9 § 5-34-9. Register of nurses €” Records €” Issuance of licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-34_S5-34-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-10 § 5-34-10. Qualifications of professional nurse applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-34_S5-34-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-11 § 5-34-11. Licensing of professional nurses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-34_S5-34-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-12 § 5-34-12. Application fee for professional nurses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-34_S5-34-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-13 § 5-34-13. Right to use professional nurse title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-34_S5-34-13.md)

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