1. (a) Pursuant to RSA 326-B:24, a new graduate of an advanced nursing practice educational program may seek a once-per-lifetime temporary licensure to practice in the advanced role following verification of authorization from the certifying agency to sit for the first national certifying examination in the applicant’s specialty area.

2. (b) Each temporary APRN license shall expire at the earlier of:

   1. (1) The passage of 120 days; or

   2. (2) The date on which the applicant receives either:

      1. a. A permanent APRN license, after having made timely application; or
      2. b. Notice that the applicant failed the national certifying examination.

3. (c) An applicant seeking temporary APRN licensure shall, along with, or at any time after, the submission of an “Application for License: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse” submit:

   1. (1) A Form “Directions for Temporary APRN Licensure”, as amended 1-2015; and
   2. (2) The application fee of $20.
4. (d) Notwithstanding (c) above, no applicant shall seek a temporary APRN license after sitting for the national certifying examination.
5. (e) As part of the application, the applicant shall provide a statement of agreement from an APRN holding a currently unencumbered APRN license issued by the board who agrees to oversee the applicant during the period of temporary licensure.
6. (f) Temporary APRN licensees shall use the designation “TAPRN” during the period of temporary licensure.

7. (g) Upon notification of the examination results by the national certifying agency the licensee shall:

   1. (1) Complete the APRN licensing process within 15 business days if successful in the examination specified above; or
   2. (2) Immediately cease APRN practice and notify the board within 15 business days.
8. (h) Failure to comply with (g) above, shall result in disciplinary action by the board as specified in RSA 326-B: 37.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Nur 100) #5887, eff 8-26-94; ss by #6778, eff 6-26-98; 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