1. (1) The applicant for permit by endorsement shall:

   1. (a) Have been duly approved as an NST-C under the laws of another state or territory and shall meet the requirements for the certification examination.

      1. 1. The Board may deny consideration of an applicant who has a revoked certification, approval, or permit in another jurisdiction.
      2. 2. The Board may deny consideration of an applicant who has a suspended license, approval, or permit in another jurisdiction.
   2. (b) Provide for official verification of approval from the original state of approval or from a Board recognized primary source.
   3. (c) Submit primary source evidence  from the primary source of completion of a NST, education program that includes theoretical and competency validation appropriate to the type of program.
   4. (d) Submit primary source evidence of NST certification from the primary source or its equivalent as specified in these rules.
   5. (e) Submit a complete electronic application and required fees.
2. (2) If the applicant for permit by endorsement is issued a permit during the renewal period, the permit shall expire at the end of the next permit period which shall be at the end of a odd numbered year.

Author: Alabama Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-21-2, Alabama Act No. 2024-249.

History: New Rule: Published July 31, 2024; effective September 14, 2024, operative October 1, 2024.