1. (a) This section shall apply to registered nurses who graduated from a nursing school in Canada and have not taken the NCLEX in the United States or Canada and who seek licensure in New Hampshire.

2. (b) Each applicant seeking licensure as a registered nurse by endorsement under this section shall:

   1. (1) Submit evidence of graduation from nursing education program in Canada that has been approved by the regulatory body of the province or territory where the program is located;

   2. (2) Submit evidence of successful completion of one of the following examinations with at least the scores indicated as follows:

      1. a. The English version of the Canadian Nurses’ Association Testing Service 5-part examination between the years 1970 and 1980, achieving a score of at least 350 in each of the following areas:

         1. 1. Medical nursing;
         2. 2. Maternal-child nursing;
         3. 3. Surgical nursing;
         4. 4. Mental health nursing; and
         5. 5. Pediatric nursing; and
      2. b. The English version of the Canadian Nurses’ Association Testing Service Comprehensive Examination between 1980 and July 31, 1995, achieving a score of at least 400;

   3. (3) Submit additional evidence that the applicant has:

      1. a. An educational credentials review from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body that is endorsed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing;
      2. b. Proficiency with the English language; and
      3. c. Nurse licensure in the country of origin;
   4. (4) Submit evidence of having been licensed by the province in which the examination in (2) above was taken;
   5. (5) Submit evidence of use of nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills for at least 400 hours in the 4 years immediately preceding the application;
   6. (6) Submit evidence of completion of at least 30 contact hours of continuing education within the 2 years immediately preceding the application;

   7. (7) 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;

         b.. “LPN/RN License by Endorsement Application,” as amended 12/2018;

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

   8. (8) 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 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; and
   9. (9) Pay an 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; and
   2. (2) Be authorized to use the title RN.

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 #12924, eff 11-26-19