1. (a) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing may issue a license by endorsement to an APRN licensed under the laws of another state if, in the opinion of the board, the applicant meets the qualifications for licensure in this state.
2. (b) In addition to the requirements set forth in 17 CAR §§ 123-201 – 123-203, the information submitted to the board shall include documentation of current unencumbered advanced practice licensure/authority to practice in another jurisdiction.

3. (c) An individual applying for licensure by endorsement who has been out of practice for more than two (2) years shall provide evidence of passing an APRN nursing refresher course approved by the board or an extensive orientation, which shall include a minimum of two hundred (200) hours, in the appropriate advanced practice role and population focus that includes a supervised clinical component by a qualified preceptor who meets the following requirements:

   1. (1) Holds an active unencumbered APRN or physician license;
   2. (2) Is in current practice in the advanced role and population focus; and
   3. (3) Functions as a supervisor and teacher and evaluates the individual’s performance in the clinical setting.

Codification Notes: “APRN” means advanced practice registered nurse.