2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §32-1639.01  Qualifications of foreign graduate practical nurses; application for license; examination

An applicant for a license to practice as a practical nurse who is a graduate of a foreign nursing program and who is not licensed in another state or territory of the United States and who does not meet the requirements of section 32-1638, subsection A, must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Submit a report from an agency approved by the board that provides information that the applicant's nursing program is equivalent to an approved practical or 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 passing score, as determined by the board, on an English language proficiency examination approved by the board for those applicants whose nursing program was in a language other than English.

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

4. Pass an examination as prescribed in section 32-1638.

5. Submit a verified statement that indicates if 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.