(1) The board may issue temporary licenses to: Graduates of approved nursing education programs seeking to qualify for licensure by this chapter; or
(2) Persons who have not actively engaged in the practice of nursing in any state for more than three (3) years immediately prior to application for licensure.
(3) Temporary licenses shall be issued upon such terms and conditions as the board may determine necessary to insure safe and qualified performance of nursing functions. The board shall define the nature, the scope and period of practice permissible under the temporary license.