1. (a) This section shall apply to those who seek licensure by examination as a registered nurse or practical nurse in New Hampshire under RSA 326-B:17.

2. (b) Each person seeking licensure as a registered nurse or practical nurse by examination who was educated in the United States or Canada, except for Quebec Province shall:

   1. (1) Complete and submit to the board a forms packet containing the following forms listed below, including all required explanations as attachments:

      1. a. “Application Process for Licensing by Examination (NCLEX),” as amended 12/2018, including verification that the individual has pre-registered with Pearson VUE and paid the required fee;
      2. b. “NH Board of Nursing License by Examination (NCLEX) Application,” as amended 12/2018;
      3. c. “Declaration of Primary State of Residency Form,” as amended 12/2018;
      4. d. “LPN Comparable Education Verification Form,” as amended 12/2018;
      5. e. “RN Comparable Education Verification Form,” as amended 12/2018;
      6. f. “NH Board of Nursing Temporary License Application,” as amended 12/2018; and
      7. g. “Optional Information Question Regarding Military Experience and/or Relationship to Military Personnel Transferred to New Hampshire,” as amended 12/2018; and

   2. (2) Have the following documents submitted to the board:

      1. a. “New Hampshire Board of Nursing Record Information Authorization” form, also known as form DSSP from the department of safety, available at https://www.oplc.nh.gov/nursing/documents/criminal-background.pdf;
      2. b. A completed fingerprint card or submission of Live Scan documentation. A fingerprint card may be obtained by contacting the board offices. Livescan site locations are listed on the department of safety’s website at https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/ssb/crimrecords/index.html;
      3. c. The fee, as required by the department of safety;
      4. d. Final official transcript showing completion of the nursing educational program requirements, the type of degree conferred, and the date of graduation; and
      5. e. If requesting American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations when taking the NCLEX, a “Request for NCLEX Accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act” form, as amended 2/28/18.

3. (c) Each person seeking licensure as a registered nurse or practical nurse by examination who was educated outside of the United States or educated in Quebec Province shall:

   1. (1) Complete and submit to the board a forms packet containing the following forms listed below, including all required explanations as attachments:

      1. a. “Application Process for Licensing by Examination (NCLEX),” as amended 12/2018, including verification that the individual has pre-registered with Pearson VUE and paid the required fee;
      2. b. “License by Examination (NCLEX) Application,” as amended 12/2018;
      3. c. “Declaration of Primary State of Residency Form,” as amended 12/2018; and
      4. d. A notarized Criminal Record Release Authorization, available at https://www.oplc.nh.gov/nursing/criminal-background- check.htm/, and completed fingerprint card along with any required fee, with the New Hampshire board of nursing identified as the recipient of the record or records; and

   2. (2) Have the following documents submitted to the board:

      1. a. All foreign educated nurses shall provide evidence of educational evaluations by an organization recognized by National Council State Board of Nursing, which includes a certificate of a passing grade from an examination pursuant to Nur 302.(c);
      2. b. For applicants whose program was not in English or English is not the applicant’s native language, the credentialing shall also include an English proficiency exam that includes the components of reading, speaking, writing and listening as required by RSA 326-B:46, Article III(c)(3); and
      3. c. If requesting American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations when taking the NCLEX, a “Request for NCLEX Accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act” form, as amended 2/28/18.
4. (d) New Hampshire school of nursing students and military personnel applying pursuant to Nur 303.05 shall submit evidence, by means of an official stamped transcript, of educational experiences comparable to Nur 602.12 and Nur 602.13.
5. (e) All applicants for initial licensure shall submit the application fee of $120.
6. (f) All applicants for initial licensing shall comply with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Model Rules and Regulations developed by the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (NLCA) as amended January 19, 2018 and as referenced in Appendix 2.

7. (g) An applicant who has satisfactorily met the requirements of this section shall:

   1. (1) Receive a registered nurse license or a practical nurse license, as appropriate; and
   2. (2) Be authorized to use the title RN or LPN, as appropriate.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Nur 100) #5887, eff 8-26-94; ss by #6778, eff 6-26-98; amd by #7101, eff 9-20-99; ss by #8664, INTERIM, eff 6-24-06, EXPIRED: 12-21-06 New. #8873, eff 4-24-07; ss by #10298, eff 3-22-13; ss by #10996, eff 12-19-15; ss by #12753, eff 4-4-19