1. (a) An applicant for licensure by endorsement must meet the requirements of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing at the time of graduation.
2. (b) An applicant licensed in another state after January 1950 must have taken a state board licensing examination and achieved a passing score.
3. (c) LPTN applicants will be accepted from California and Kansas only.

4. (d)

   1. (1) Internationally educated nurses practicing in other states may appeal to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing for licensure if not otherwise qualified.

   2. (2) An applicant for licensure by endorsement who has not been engaged in the active practice of nursing for a period greater than five (5) years shall:

      1. (A) Document completion of the following:

5. (i) Completion of an Arkansas State Board of Nursing-approved refresher course within one (1) year of the date of application; or

   1. (ii) Graduation from an approved nursing education program within one (1) year of the date of application; and

      1. (B) Provide other evidence as requested by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

Codification Notes: “LPTN” means licensed psychiatric technician nurse.