Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.10211 - Licensure by endorsement from another state; licensure by reciprocity from Canada; licensed practical nurse; requirements

Rule 211.

(1) An applicant who currently holds an active practical nurse license in good standing from another state and who has never been licensed as a practical nurse in this state may apply for a license by endorsement.

(2) The applicant is presumed to meet the requirements of section 16186 of the code, MCL 333.16186, if the applicant meets the requirements of R 338.7001 to R 338.7005; any rules promulgated under the code; submits a completed application, on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite fee; and complies with all of the following requirements:

(a) Meets 1 of the following requirements:

(i) Has been licensed or registered for not less than 5 years as a practical nurse in another state, was initially licensed by taking the NCLEX-PN examination, holds a license in good standing, and provides transcripts showing graduation from a nursing education program in another state.

(ii) Is currently licensed in good standing in another state for less than 5 years, was initially licensed by taking the NCLEX-PN examination, and meets all of the following requirements:

(A) Completes a practical nurse education program that meets either of the following requirements:

(1) The program is located in this state and is approved by the board.

(2) The program is located in another state and the program complies with either of the following:

(a) The program is accredited by a nursing education accrediting agency listed in R 338.10303d(2).

(b) If the program is not accredited by a nursing education accrediting agency listed in R 338.10303(d)(2), the applicant shall provide all of the following:

(i) The applicant's official transcripts.

(ii) Provides either of the following:

(A) A letter to the department on official program letterhead, signed by the director of nursing, attesting that the program curriculum complies with both of the following:

(1) The practical nursing education program is not less than 40 weeks in duration and includes courses in both theory and clinical practice that comply with R 338.10306, R 338.10307, and R 338.10309.

(2) The practical nursing education program curriculum contains the core curriculum for licensed practical nurse students as that term is defined in R 338.10301(k).

(B) If the program is closed, a letter from the state board of nursing where the program was located attesting that the nursing program was in good standing when the applicant completed the program.

(b) Discloses each license, registration, or certification in a health profession or specialty issued by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country on the application form.

(c) Satisfies the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.

(d) Satisfies the requirements of section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174, by providing the applicant's fingerprints to the department of state police to have a criminal background check conducted by the department of state police and the FBI.

(3) An applicant who currently holds an active practical nurse license in Canada who has never been licensed as a practical nurse in this state may apply for a license by reciprocity and is presumed to meet the requirements of section 16186 of the code, MCL 333.16186, if the applicant submits a completed application, on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite fee, and complies with all the following:

(a) Meets the requirements of section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174, by providing the applicant's fingerprints to the department of state police to have a criminal background check conducted by the department of state police and the FBI.

(b) Meets either of the following:

(i) Has been licensed or registered for not less than 5 years as a practical nurse in Canada, was initially licensed by passing the NCLEX-PN examination or the Practical Nurse Registration Examination, holds a license in good standing, and provides transcripts showing the applicant graduated from a nursing education program in another state or Canada.

(ii) Meets both of the following:

(A) Is currently licensed in good standing for less than 5 years in Canada and was initially licensed by passing the NCLEX-PN or the Practical Nurse Registration Examination.

(B) Completes a nursing education program accredited by a nursing education accrediting agency listed in R 338.10303d(2) or by the CASN.

(c) Discloses each license, registration, or certification in a health profession or specialty issued by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country on the application form.

(d) Satisfies the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.10211

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