OAR 851-031-0039. Initial Licensure by Endorsement – Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse

(1) An individual who holds or has held a practical, vocational or registered nurse license in another state, U.S. territory , or a country with comparable nursing educaiton may apply for licensure by endorsement by submitting a completed application, which includes: (a) The Board’s initial application by endorsement form; (b) Payment of the applicable fees in OAR Chapter 851 Division 2; (c) Confirmation of graduation from a nursing education program as defined in section (2) of this rule; (d) Proof of passing the NCLEX® for type of licensure sought; (e) Completion of pain management CE as defined in OAR 851-031-0008; (f) Completion of a national fingerprint-based criminal background check as defined in OAR 851-001-0115; and (g) If the individual’s license is not active in the issuing state or U.S. territory, completion of CE as defined in OAR 851-031-0008, based on how long the license has been expired. (2) Confirmation of graduation includes: (a) An official transcript that includes the degree, certificate, or diploma awarded, the graduation date, and documentation of a clinical component as defined in Chapter 851 Division 6. (A) The nursing educaiton program must be approved by the appropriate regulatory body. (B) If education records no longer exist, verification from the jurisdiction in which the program was located confirming the program was approved at the time of graduation and that the applicatant graduated; or (b) A credential evaluation for graduates of international nursing education programs that does not have an NCLEX® code, which includes: (A) Confirmation of completion of a nursing education program approved by the appropriate regulatory body; (B) Theory and clinical hours completed; (C) Verification that the education is comparable to an Oregon nursing education program; and (D) If available, licensure details from the issuing authority; or (c) A Joint Services transcript that shows evidence of completion of a U.S. military practical nursing educaiton program, Air Force 4N051 5 skill level or Army 68WM6. (3) Incomplete applications expire 12 months from the initial submission date.