UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ which department is the Nebraska BOP under? Answer: the
Department of Health and Human Services
⩥ who chairs the BOP? Answer: chairperson, vice-chairperson, and
secretary is selected ANNUALLY by the board from its own
membership
⩥ how are board members selected? Answer: they are appointed by the
State Board of Health (or a state association/society can submit a list to
the State Board of Health for consideration)
⩥ how long do board members serve? Answer: 5 year term (and cannot
serve more than two consecutive full 5 year terms)
⩥ who can attend meetings? Answer: open to public
⩥ age requirement for pharmacist application? Answer: at least 19 years
old
, ⩥ CE hour requirement? Answer: 30 hours every 2 years
⩥ any special CE requirements? Answer: no
⩥ minimum intern hours? Answer: used to be 1500, no longer required
⩥ pharmacist license renewal period? Answer: expires January 1st of
each EVEN numbered year (biennial)
⩥ intern license renewal period? Answer: expires no later than 15
months after date of graduation, or at the time of professional licensure
(whichever comes first)
⩥ temporary educational permit? Answer: yes - can be issued to
pharmacy graduate who is not a licensed RPh, but is in an approved
graduate program conducted by a hospital or clinic in Nebraska
⩥ do pharmacy techs need to be registered with the board? Answer: yes
⩥ age/education requirements for pharmacy tech application? Answer:
18 years of age, high school or equivalent degree