AGENCY: Department of Commerce. Division of Professional Licensing

SERIES: 9975
TITLE: Registered nurse licensing files
DATES: 1917-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by license number.

DESCRIPTION: These files document applications, registrations, and licenses for Registered Nurses (RN). The Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, issues licenses to qualified applicants. Applicants are required to submit a written, verified statement that they are in good mental and physical health, of good moral character, and have completed a state approved registered nurse education program. Upon the successful completion of a written examination, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing issues a license to practice as a registered nurse. Registered nurses must renew their licenses biennially. The Department of Commerce collects fees for applications, reexaminations, letters of certification, applications for temporary licenses, applications for interim permits, biennial renewals, reactivation, and applications for advanced or special categories of licensures. In addition, registered nurses who certify to practice as nurse anesthetists, practitioners, or specialists, are charged additional fees to practice in these specialties. Information includes name, social security number, mailing and business address, residence, telephone number, gender, birthdate and birthplace, physical characteristics, educational background, and endorsements. Applicants are required to submit a photograph with their application.

RETENTION

Retain for 10 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 06/2006

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Computer data files: Retain in Office for 10 years and then delete.

Microfilm master: Retain in Archives for 10 years and then destroy.

Paper: For records prior to and including 2008. Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 9 years and then destroy.

Paper: Retain in Office until scanned and quality checked and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public. UCA 63G-2-301(2)(r) (2008)

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Private. UCA 63G-2-302(2)(d) (2008), at-risk govt. employees 63G-2-303

Exempt. UCA 58-1-106(2)and(3) (2008)