An internationally educated applicant for licensure in this state as an APRN shall:

1. (1) Graduate from a graduate-level APRN program equivalent to an APRN educational program in the United States accepted by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing;
2. (2) Submit an official transcript directly from the international nursing education program and verified through a qualified credentials evaluation process for the license being sought; and
3. (3) Meet all other licensure criteria required of applicants educated in the United States, including English proficiency.

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