Section 200. Licensure by endorsement

A. A graduate of an approved nursing education program who has been licensed by examination in another U.S. jurisdiction and whose license is in good standing, or is eligible for reinstatement, if lapsed, shall be eligible for licensure by endorsement in Virginia, provided the applicant satisfies the same requirements for registered nurse or practical nurse licensure as those seeking initial licensure in Virginia. Applicants who have graduated from approved nursing education programs that did not require a sufficient number of clinical hours, as specified in 18VAC90-20-120, may qualify for licensure if they can provide evidence of at least 960 hours of clinical practice with an active, unencumbered license in another U.S. jurisdiction.

1. A graduate of a nursing school in Canada where English was the primary language shall be eligible for licensure by endorsement provided the applicant has passed the Canadian Registered Nurses Examination (CRNE) and holds an unrestricted license in Canada.

2. An applicant for licensure by endorsement who has passed a licensing examination other than NCLEX may only be issued a single state license to practice in Virginia.

B. An applicant for licensure by endorsement who has submitted a criminal history background check as required by § 54.1-3005.1 of the Code of Virginia and the required application and fee and submitted the required form to the appropriate credentialing agency for verification of licensure may practice for 30 days upon receipt of an authorization letter from the board. If an applicant has not received a Virginia license within 30 days and wishes to continue practice, he shall seek an extension of authorization to practice by submitting a request and evidence that he has requested verification of licensure.

C. If the application is not completed within one year of the initial filing date, the applicant shall submit a new application and fee.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR 495-01-1 § 3.2, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Volume 03, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 05, Issue 05, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 06, Issue 09, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 06, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 07, Issue 06, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 07, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 08, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 07, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 18, Issue 21, eff. July 31, 2002; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 24, Issue 13, eff. April 2, 2008; Volume 25, Issue 22, eff. December 31, 2009; Volume 30, Issue 10, eff. February 27, 2014; Volume 32, Issue 05, eff. January 1, 2016.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.