Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-3.5
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024
Rule 655-3.5 - Licensure by endorsement(1)Board application. A graduate of an approved nursing program seeking licensure as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in Iowa who has been licensed in another state shall submit the following: a. A completed application for licensure by endorsement.b. Payment of the application fee.c. Two completed fingerprint cards and a signed waiver form to facilitate a national criminal history background check.d. If the applicant has a criminal history, copies of all documents required by rule 655-3.11 (272C).e. Copies of relevant disciplinary documents if the applicant has had disciplinary action taken by another state.f. Verification of the license from the original state of licensure, which may be done through www.nursys.com or by using the verification form depending on the requirements of the original state of licensure.g. Proof of active licensure in any jurisdiction within the previous five years from the date of application or proof of completion of a nurse refresher course in accordance with rule 655-3.10 (152) within the 12 months prior to the date of application.h. An official transcript denoting the date of graduation and diploma or degree conferred, sent directly to the board from the nursing program. An applicant may be excused from this requirement if the nursing program is closed and records are no longer available.(2)Temporary license. An applicant who has submitted all documentation described in paragraphs 3.5(1)"a" through"g" may request a temporary registered nurse or licensed practical nurse license, which authorizes the practice of nursing in Iowa for a maximum of 30 days, pending receipt of official transcripts from the nursing program. A temporarily licensed licensee will automatically be issued a permanent license upon receipt of satisfactory transcripts from the nursing program.(3)Licensure. Upon satisfactory review of the documentation described in subrule 3.5(1), the applicant will be issued a license to practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.(4)Failure to complete the licensure process. Once an application is initiated, the applicant has 12 months to complete the licensure process. The board reserves the right to destroy any applications and supporting documents after 12 months if the applicant has not completed the licensure process. Applicants who fail to complete the licensure process within 12 months are required to start the application process anew.(5)Changing primary state of residence for multistate license. A nurse who holds a multistate license issued by a party state and who changes the nurse's primary state of residence to Iowa must apply for licensure in Iowa pursuant to this rule. Upon issuance of a multistate license by the board, the nurse's prior multistate license will be deactivated.Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-3.5
ARC 8222B, IAB 10/7/09, effective 11/11/09; ARC 8810B, IAB 6/2/10, effective 7/7/10Amended by IAB January 7, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Number 14, effective 2/11/2015Amended by IAB April 24, 2019/Volume XLI, Number 22, effective 5/29/2019Amended by IAB July 14, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 1, effective 8/18/2021Amended by IAB February 23, 2022/Volume XLIV, Number 17, effective 3/30/2022