2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §32-1634.02  Qualifications of foreign graduate professional nurses; applicants for licensure; endorsement

A. An applicant for a license to practice as a professional nurse who is a graduate of a foreign nursing program and who is licensed in another state or territory of the United States or, if not licensed, has met the requirements prescribed in section 32-1633, subsection A, shall satisfy the following requirements:

1. Submit a report from an agency approved by the board that provides information indicating that the applicant's nursing program is equivalent to an approved professional nursing program or submit a passing score on the English language version of the Canadian nurses association testing service examination or an equivalent Canadian nurse licensure examination as determined by the board.

2. Submit a report from an agency recognized by the board verifying the status of any nursing license held by the applicant.

3. Pass an examination as prescribed in section 32-1633, subsection A.

4. Submit a verified statement that indicates whether the applicant has been convicted of a felony and, if convicted of one or more felonies, that indicates the date of absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions.

B. If the applicant satisfies the requirement of subsection A of this section and meets the other requirements prescribed in this chapter, except those requiring graduation from a board approved program, the board shall issue a license to practice as a professional nurse to the applicant.