1. (a) This section shall apply to nurses who seek licensure in New Hampshire and who:

   1. (1) Graduated from a nursing school in the United States or Canada, except Quebec, and took the NCLEX in the United States; or
   2. (2) Have taken the NCLEX –RN examination in Canada, except Quebec.

2. (b) Each person seeking licensure as a registered nurse or practical nurse by endorsement shall:

   1. (1) Complete and submit to the board a forms packet containing the following forms listed below:

      1. a. “Application Process for LPN/RN License by Endorsement,” as amended 12/2018;
      2. b. “LPN/RN License by Endorsement Application,”, as amended 12/2018;
      3. c. “Declaration of Primary State of Residence Form,” as amended 12/2018;
      4. d. “Request for LPN/RN Verification of Original License,” as amended 12/2018; and
      5. e. “Optional Information Question Regarding Military Experience and/or Relationship to Military Personnel Transferred to New Hampshire,” as amended 12/2018;

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

      1. a. A completed “New Hampshire Board of Nursing Record Information Authorization” form, also known as form DSSP 387 from the department of safety, available at http://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. Live Scan site locations shall be as 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. (3) Submit evidence of either having:

      1. a. Used nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills for at least 400 hours in the 4 years immediately preceding the application; or
      2. b. Successfully completed the NCLEX examination within the 2 years immediately preceding the application;

   4. (4) Submit evidence of either having:

      1. a. Completed 30 contact hours of continuing education within the 2 years immediately preceding the application; or
      2. b. Successfully completed the NCLEX examination within the 2 years immediately preceding the application;

   5. (5) If a graduate of a nursing program in Canada who took the NCLEX in the United States or in a Canadian Province that requires the NCLEX, submit one of the following:

      1. a. A copy of the nursing school transcript and course descriptions submitted to the original licensing body; or
      2. b. Verification of having worked in the United States or Canada as a nurse for at least 200 hours within the 2 years immediately preceding the application; and
   6. (6) Pay the application fee of $120.

3. (c) 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; 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 #12924, eff 11-26-19