OAR 851-031-0039: Initial Licensure by Endorsement – PN and RN

(1) An individual who holds or has held a practical, vocational or registered nurse license in another state or U.S. territory 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 OAR 851-006-0030; and (b) Verification that the nursing education program was approved by the appropriate agency in the state or U.S. territory. (c) A credential evaluation for graduates of international nursing education program 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. (3) Incomplete applications expire 12 months from the initial submission date.