R156-31b-302b. LPN License -- Education, Examination, and Experience Requirements

(1) Under Subsection 58-31b-302(2), an LPN applicant who has never obtained an LPN license in any state, district, or territory of the United States or in any jurisdiction outside of the United States, shall: (a) under Subsection 58-31b-302(2)(e), demonstrate that the applicant: (i) has completed a PN approved education program; (ii) has completed a PN education program that is equivalent to a PN approved education program; (iii)(A) has completed an RN approved education program; and (B) has taken, but not passed the NCLEX-RN at least one time; or (iv)(A) is enrolled in an RN approved education program; and (B) has completed coursework that is equivalent to the coursework of a PN approved education program; and (b) under Subsection 58-31b-302(2)(f), pass the NCLEX-PN examination pursuant to Section R156-31b-301g. (2) Under Subsection 58-31b-302(2), an LPN applicant who holds a current LPN license issued by another state, district, or territory of the United States, or by a jurisdiction outside of the United States, shall: (a) demonstrate that the license issued by the other jurisdiction meets the requirements for licensure by endorsement in Subsection 58-1-302(2); or (b) complete the requirements of Subsection 58-31b-302(2) and Subsection (1) for an applicant who has never obtained an LPN license. (3) An applicant who holds a current LPN license in an interstate Party state, as defined in Section 58-31e-102 of the Nurse Licensure Compact, shall: (a) apply for a license within 90 days of establishing residency in Utah; and (b) complete the requirements of Subsection (2). (4) An LPN applicant who was licensed in Utah, but whose license has expired or lapsed, shall: (a) if the applicant has not practiced as a nurse in any jurisdiction for up to five years, document current compliance with the continuing competency requirements in Subsection R156-31b-303(3); (b) if the applicant has not practiced as a nurse in any jurisdiction for more than five years but less than eight years: (i) pass the NCLEX-PN examination within 60 days following the date of application; or (ii) complete an approved re-entry program; or (c) if the applicant has not practiced as a nurse in any jurisdiction for eight years or more years: (i) complete an approved re-entry program; and (ii) pass the NCLEX-PN examination within 60 days following the date of application. (5) Under Subsection 58-31b-302(2), an LPN applicant who has been licensed in another state, district, or territory of the United States or another country, but whose license has expired or lapsed, shall: (a) demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements of Subsections (1)(a) and R156-31b-302g(1); and (b) comply with Subsection (4) as applicable.