N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 313.41

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Plc 313.41 - Substantially Similar Requirements for the Professions Regulated by the Board of Nursing

For purposes of obtaining a license by endorsement for a profession regulated by the board of nursing, the current requirements of the licensing jurisdiction shall be as follows:

(a) For a licensed nursing assistant (LNA):

(1) Complete a state-approved nursing aide program; and

(2) Pass a state-approved examination for nursing assistants;

(b) For a licensed practical nurse (LPN):

(1) Complete a state-approved practical nursing program or program deemed equivalent by the licensing jurisdiction; and

(2) Pass the NCLEX-PN examination or another examination deemed equivalent by the licensing jurisdiction;

(c) For a certificate of medication administration for a licensed nursing assistant (MNA):

(1) Licensure, certification, or registration as a nursing assistant;

(2) Complete a state-approved education program for medication administration; and

(3) Pass a state-approved examination for medication administration;

(d) For a registered nurse (RN):

(1) Complete a state-approved registered nursing program or program deemed equivalent by the licensing jurisdiction; and

(2) Pass the NCLEX-RN examination or another examination deemed equivalent by the licensing jurisdiction; and

(e) For an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN):

(1) Licensure as a registered nurse;

(2) A master's degree from an APRN education program accredited by a national accrediting body; and

(3) Current certification from any of the following certifying bodies:

a. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB);

b. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN);

c. American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB);

d. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC);

e. National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCCRNA);

f. National Certification Corporation (NCC); or

g. Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).

N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 313.41

Reserved by Number 45, Filed November 9, 2023, Proposed by #13763, Effective 10/15/2023, Expires 4/12/2024.

Amended by Number 24, Filed June 13, 2024, Proposed by #13954, Effective 5/3/2024, Expires 5/3/2034 (formerly Plc 313.43) (see Revision Note #1 at part heading for Plc 313).