Section 33-21-156 - Persons licensed under previous law(a) Any individual holding a license to practice nursing as a registered nurse in this state that is valid on July 1, 2005, shall be deemed to be licensed as a registered nurse under this act.(b) Any individual holding a license to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse in this state that is valid on July 1, 2005, shall be deemed to be licensed as a licensed practical nurse under this act.(c) Any individual eligible for reactivation of a license to practice nursing as a registered nurse or as a licensed practical nurse in this state on July 1, 2005, shall be deemed to be eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse or as a licensed practical nurse.(d) Any individual as of July 1, 2005, who has allowed a license to practice nursing as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in this state to lapse because of failure to renew, may become licensed as a registered nurse or as a licensed practical nurse by applying for relicensure pursuant to relicensure requirements established in this act and in board rules and regulations.(e) Those licensed under the provisions of subsections (a) through (d) of this section are eligible for renewal of the license pursuant to renewal requirements established in this act and in board rules and regulations.(f) Any individual holding recognition to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse in this state that is valid on July 1, 2005 shall be deemed to be an advanced practice registered nurse under this act.