LAC 46:XLVII.3327. Licensure by Endorsement

A. Requirements for licensure by endorsement include: 1. evidence of good moral character; 2. evidence of initial licensure under the laws of another state, territory, or country; 3. evidence of a current licensure issued directly from the jurisdiction of last employment; 4. successful completion of a nursing education program approved by the board, or successful completion of a nursing education program located in another country or approved by another board of nursing which program meets or exceeds the educational standards for nursing education programs in Louisiana; 5. successful completion of a licensing examination which is comparable to that required for licensure by examination in Louisiana at the time of applicant's graduation; 6. freedom from violations of R.S. 37:911 or of §3331, or other administrative rules; 7. freedom from acts or omissions which constitute grounds for disciplinary action as defined in R.S. 37:921 and §§3403 and 3405; or if found guilty of committing such acts or omissions, the board finds, after investigation, that sufficient restitution, rehabilitation, and education have occurred; 8. remittance of the required fee; 9. completion of the required application for endorsement, including a criminal records check and the submission of required documents, within one year. School records submitted by the applicant will not be accepted; and 10. evidence of proficiency in the English language if a graduate of a nursing program offered in a foreign country. B. The executive director, or a designee of the board is authorized to endorse an applicant with past board action provided that: 1. certified copies and other documentation are submitted of the following: a. charges; b. final orders; c. completion of the probation and release from probation, if applicable; d. active and unencumbered licenses in all applicable jurisdictions; 2. there is no allegations of cause for denial of licensure according to R.S. 37:921 and §§3331, 3403 and 3405. C. Applicants who falsify the application for endorsement will be denied licensure in accordance with LAC 46:XLVII.3331.