Requirements for Examination Applicants from other State-Approved Programs in the

Requirements for Examination Applicants from other State-Approved Programs in the United States or Territories. Applicants from other state-approved programs in the United States or territories shall be eligible to qualify for licensure by examination in Mississippi and must: A. Submit an official transcript to the board that indicates the graduate has successfully completed a program that meets substantially the same or exceeds nursing program educational content requirements in Mississippi; B. Submit official documentation of eligibility for graduation to the board if the applicant has met all requirements for graduation, but a degree has not been formally conferred. Such applicant must submit an official transcript within 30 days after the degree is conferred. Failure to submit such transcript shall result in the voiding of the license; C. Comply with criminal background checks and fingerprinting in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. Sections 73-15-19 (1) and 73-15-21 (1); D. Submit a completed board application; E. Pay the required nonrefundable application fee upon submission of application to the board; F. Submit the application by deadline dates established by the board; G. Register for the examination with the designated testing service; and H. Pay the required fee upon examination registration to the designated testing service.