Authority: IC 25-23-1-7

Affected: IC 25-23-1-11; IC 25-23-1-12

Sec. 7. (a) An applicant for licensure as a practical nurse who was originally licensed by the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX®) or the State Board Test Pool Examination (SBTPE) in another jurisdiction will be accepted for registration in Indiana by endorsement from the board that granted the original license if the applicant meets the following qualifications:

1. (1) Is of good moral character.

2. (2) Has graduated from:

   1. (A) high school or the equivalent thereof; and
   2. (B) a state approved program in practical nursing.

(b) An applicant for licensure as a registered nurse who was originally licensed by the NCLEX® or the SBTPE in another jurisdiction will be accepted for registration in Indiana by endorsement from the board that granted the original license if the applicant meets the following qualifications:

1. (1) Is of good moral character.

2. (2) Has graduated from:

   1. (A) high school or the equivalent thereof; and
   2. (B) a state approved program in registered nursing.

(c) Applicants who are graduates of foreign schools of nursing are eligible for Indiana practical nursing licensure by endorsement provided that the following conditions are met:

1. (1) Have:

   1. (A) written and passed the NCLEX® or the SBTPE in another jurisdiction or country; and
   2. (B) achieved Indiana's passing scores in all areas.

2. (2) Submit:

   1. (A) copies of all scholastic records; and

   2. (B) proof of:

      1. (i) good moral character;
      2. (ii) high school graduation or equivalent thereof; and
      3. (iii) having graduated from a program that meets the board's curricular requirements for a program in practical nursing as stated in the rules in effect at the time of their graduation with concurrent theory and clinical experience in all areas.

(d) Applicants who are graduates of foreign schools of nursing are eligible for Indiana registered nursing licensure by endorsement provided that the following conditions are met:

1. (1) Have:

   1. (A) written and passed the NCLEX® or the SBTPE in another jurisdiction or country;
   2. (B) achieved Indiana's passing scores in all areas; and
   3. (C) licensure in another jurisdiction.

2. (2) Submit:

   1. (A) copies of all scholastic records; and

   2. (B) proof of:

      1. (i) good moral character;
      2. (ii) high school graduation or equivalent thereof; and
      3. (iii) having graduated from a program that meets the board's curricular requirements for a program in registered nursing as stated in the rules in effect at the time of their graduation with concurrent theory and clinical experience in all areas.

(e) The completed application accompanied by the fee, photograph, and proof of current licensure in another jurisdiction shall be submitted to the Indiana board of nursing. The fee is nonrefundable.

(Indiana State Board of Nursing; Reg 7; filed Mar 1, 1978, 8:51 a.m.: Rules and Regs. 1979, p. 165; filed Mar 18, 1980, 4:00 p.m.: 3 IR 963; filed Mar 29, 1985, 10:43 a.m.: 8 IR 1028; readopted filed Nov 21, 2001, 10:23 a.m.: 25 IR 1327; filed Jun 23, 2003, 4:12 p.m.: 26 IR 3654, eff Jul 1, 2003 [IC 4-22-2-36 suspends the effectiveness of a rule document for thirty (30) days after filing with the secretary of state. LSA Document #02-247 was filed Jun 23, 2003.]; filed Mar 16, 2005, 11:50 a.m.: 28 IR 2384; readopted filed Jul 19, 2007, 12:54 p.m.: 20070808-IR-848070058RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:22 a.m.: 20131225-IR-848130284RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:21 p.m.: 20191225-IR-848190187RFA; readopted filed Jul 31, 2024, 1:06 p.m.: 20240828-IR-848230831RFA)