Compact State Information

Florida is a member of the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). The eNLC
allows a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed in a Compact State to
practice across state lines in another Compact State without having to obtain a license
in the other state unless the nurse moves and declares the new Compact State as his/
her new primary state of residence. It is important to remember that the eNLC requires
nurses to adhere to the nursing practice laws and rules of the state in which he/she
practices under his/her compact license. Please note that this does not include
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. If a nurse moves from one state to another
and establishes residency, the nurse must apply for licensure in that state. Please
visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Web site
(https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm) for a list of states that have
implemented the Compact.

“Primary state of residence” as defined by the Compact means the “person’s

declared fixed permanent and principal home for legal purposes; domicile.” Proof of
primary residence may include but is not limited to:

1) Driver's license with a home address

2) Voter registration card displaying a home address
3) Federal income tax return declaring the primary state of residence; or
4) W2 from US Government or any bureau, division or agency thereof indicatingthe
declared state of residence.

If your declared primary state of residence is another Compact State, you are not eligible
for a multi-state license; however, you may apply for a single-state license.

Requirements for a Multi-State License

In addition to Florida being your primary state of residence, the following requirements
must be met to qualify for a multi-state license:

1) You must meet Florida's requirements for initial licensure

2) You must have passed the NCLEX or the SBTPE
3) Your license status must be clear and unencumbered (“Encumbrance” means a
revocation or suspension of, or any limitation on, the full and unrestricted practice of
nursing imposed by a licensing board
4) You must not have a felony conviction
5) You must not be enrolled with IPN or any other treatment program for impaired
practitioners
6) You must have a social security number

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 Who is Eligible to Apply to Take the Examination?
Graduates from:
Florida approved nursing education program as defined in Section 464.003, F.S.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE) accrediting nursing program that has been issued an NCLEX code by
the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
Nursing education program that is approved or recognized by the jurisdiction in which it is
based and that has been issued an NCLEX code by NCSBN.
Military nursing programs that have been issued an NCLEX code by NCSBN. Other military
health related programs are not equivalent to professional nursing programs in Florida. Programs
completed to qualify as a hospital corpsman, technician, physician or a physician's assistant are not
classified as registered or practical nursing programs and are not equivalent.
Generic Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher program that has been issued an
NCLEX code by NCSBN.
A non-NCSBN jurisdiction or international education program that the Board of Nursing determines
is equivalent to an approved program.
OR:
Practical Nurse examination based on practical nursing equivalency (PNEQ) - Applicants
who have successfully completed courses equivalent to practical nursing education in a
registered
nursing program. (See Nursing Education History, Section 2 in the application for more information.)

Canadian Registered Nurses who took the Canadian Nurses Association Testing Service
(CNATS) Examination after August 8, 1995, must take the NCLEX Examination unless licensed in
another state or territory. If test scores are in an acceptable range approved by the Board of Nursing,
Canadian Registered Nurse applicants who took the CNATS prior to August 8, 1995, may be eligible
for endorsement. Unless licensed in another U.S. state or territory, or took the NCLEX, Canadian
Licensed Practical Nurses are required to apply by examination.

Important Information for All Exam Applicants

Failure to register for the examination with Pearson VUE will delay approval of your
Authorization to Test (ATT). Applicants should register with Pearson VUE prior to approval by
the Board.
Exception: Applicants educated outside the U.S. should not register with Pearson VUE until
written approval is received from the board office.

NCLEX Information: In addition to applying for licensure with the Board, all exam applicants must
register with Pearson VUE and pay the fee. All fees paid to Pearson VUE are nonrefundable. You
may register by telephone at 1-866-496-2539 or via the internet at www.vue.com/nclex by using a
valid credit card.

You may access the NCLEX Candidate Bulletin via the internet at: www.vue.com/nclex

Changing your address may cause problems with your exam process. Therefore, you should notify the
Board of Nursing of any address changes in writing as soon as possible. Address changes can be
emailed to: [email protected]

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 Registering with Pearson VUE (Continued)

Applicants who register with Pearson VUE AFTER they are made eligible need to contact the
board office to report your registration. This notification is necessary to ensure your approval is
sent to Pearson VUE.

***Any applicant who does not take their scheduled examination within 90 days of the ATT
being issued must re-register with Pearson VUE and notify the board office. The Board is not
able to grant extensions.***

Pearson VUE Personal Identification Requirements

When you arrive at the test center, you will be required to present:
• Your Authorization to Test (ATT) Letter
• Acceptable Identification
If you arrive without these materials, you will be turned away and will be required to re-register and
repay Pearson VUE's examination fee of $200.00.

Only the identifications listed below will be accepted. Due to the importance of the NCLEX
examination, several security measures will be enforced during the administration of the
examination. Strict candidate identification requirements have been established by the National
Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Find out more at: https://www.ncsbn.org/1213.htm

The only acceptable forms of identification for testing centers in the U.S. are:
• U.S. Driver License
• Provincial/Territorial or State Identification Card
• Passport (The only identification acceptable for testing centers outside of the U.S.)
• U.S. Military Identification
• Permanent Residence Card

All identification must:

• Be valid • Include a photograph
• Not expired • Contain your name in Roman characters
• Include a signature • Be government-issued

Temporary identification (examples include limited term IDs and any ID reading "temp" or
"temporary") must meet the requirements listed above.

For information on Identification from a U.S. sanctioned (embargoed) country please view the
NCLEX examination candidate bulletin found on the web at www.vue.com/nclex

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 Graduate Nurse (GN) Status

Graduate Nurse Status is only valid within 3 months of graduation. To qualify for GN status you
must apply to the Florida Board of Nursing and be approved. Employers will require you to present
your eligibility letter from the Board and your Authorization to Test (ATT) from Pearson VUE.

Applicants with GN status must practice nursing under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
Direct supervision is defined as the physical presence within the patient care unit of a registered
nurse who assumes legal responsibility for the nursing practice of graduate nurses.

• Applicants who graduate 3 months or more prior to submitting their application will not be
eligible for GN status.

• Applicants who do not pass the first examination will lose their GN status and are no longer
eligible for employment in that capacity.

Re-examination Applicants and Subsequent Examinations

Per S.464.008(3), F.S.: Any applicant who has failed a licensing examination three consecutive
times, regardless of the jurisdiction in which the examination is taken, shall be required to complete a
board approved remedial course:

www.floridasnursing.gov/education-and-training-programs/florida-board-of-nursing-
approved-remedial-courses/

An applicant who fails the examination must submit a current Re-examination Application to the
Board of Nursing in order to reschedule an examination.
http://ww10.doh.state.fl.us/pub/bon/ApplicationsForms&Matrices/Final_Re-examination_Application.pdf

You must also re-register for the examination directly with Pearson VUE by re-registering and
paying the applicable fee. NCSBN policy requires that an applicant wait a minimum of 45 days
between each examination.

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Applicants Educated Outside the United States or Graduates from U.S. Territories Whose
Regulatory Nursing Board is not a Member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
(NCSBN)

You are required to have a full education credentials review by a Florida approved credentialing
agency. An original copy of the report must be sent electronically to the Board of Nursing directly from
the agency.

As of October 1, 2009, the Board no longer accepts paper copies of the credentials report. Applicants
are responsible for paying all fees the agency charges for these services. After your application for
licensure is processed and has been deemed complete, the Board of Nursing will review your
educational evaluation and contact you with the status of your application in writing. Please ensure that
your mailing address is up to date throughout the application process.

Credentials reports received from credentialing agencies not listed below will not be accepted.

Florida Board Approved Evaluators

Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc. International Education Research

601 University Avenue, Suite 127 Foundation, Inc.
Sacramento, CA 95825-6738, USA Post Office Box 3665
Phone: (916) 921-0790 or 866-411-3737 Culver City, CA 90231-3665, USA
866-411-ERES (Toll Free) Phone: (310) 258-9451
Fax: (916) 921-0793 Fax: (310) 342-7086
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Web: www.eres.com Web: www.ierf.org

Ashland Educational Services

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. Foreign Credentials Evaluation Agency
International Education Consultants 15192 SW 137 Street
7101 SW 102 Avenue Suite 10
Miami, FL 33173, USA Miami, FL 33196
Phone: (305) 273-1616
Fax: (305) 273- 1338 Phone: (786) 457-4608
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Web: www.jsilny.com Web:http://ashlandeducationalservices.com/

Commission on Graduates of
Foreign Nursing Schools
3600 Market Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2651, USA
Applicant Inquires: (215) 662-0425
Customer Service Fax: (215) 622-0425
Automated Phone System (to check status):
(215) 599-6200
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.cgfns.org

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 English Competency Requirements

Rule 64B9-3.002(4), F.A.C., requires that English competency be demonstrated. The list of
methods approved by this rule can be found on our website at:
http://www.floridasnursing.gov/forms/licensure-info-edu-outside-us.pdf

Approved English Competency Exams

IELTS Cambridge/IELTS International MELAB English Language Institute

100 East Corson Street, Suite 200 500 East Washington Street
Pasadena, CA 91103, USA Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2028, USA
Phone: (626) 564-2954 Phone: (734) 764-2416, (toll free) (1-866-696-3522)
Fax: (626) 564-2981 Fax: (734) 615-6586
Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.cambridgemichigan.org/melab
Web: www.ielts.org

TOEFL Services Pearson Test of English Academic

Educational Testing Service (PTE Academic)
P.O. Box 6151 Phone: (800) 901-0229
Princeton, NJ 08541-61511, USA Web: www.Pearsonpte.com
Phone: (609) 771-7100
Fax: (609) 734-1560
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ets.org

Other methods of providing proof of English competency can be found on our website at:
http://www.floridasnursing.gov/forms/licensure-info-edu-outside-us.pdf

Applicants with questions regarding Visas or work permits should contact the:

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement

4255 “I” Street N.W.
Washington D.C. 20536, USA
Phone: 1-800-375-5283
Web: www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis

For Visa Screening contact the:

Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS)

3600 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Phone: (215) 349-8767
Web: www.cgfns.org

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 Florida Board of Nursing
PO Box 6330
Nursing Licensure by Do Not Write in this Space
For Revenue Receipting Only
Tallahassee, FL 32314
Phone: (850) 245-4125
Examination Application
Fax: (850) 617-6460 Website: www.floridasnursing.gov
Email: [email protected]
Please complete this application in
its entirety prior to printing.
This is not a Re-examination application; you can find the Re-examination application on the web at:
www.floridasnursing.gov under the Resources Tab.

Fees must be paid in the form of a cashier's check or money order, made payable to: DOH Florida Board of Nursing. An applicant who is
denied licensure or withdraws their application is entitled to $60.00 (initial licensure, student loan forgiveness, and unlicensed activity fees).
A signed request to withdraw or for a refund must be made in writing. Fees are refundable for up to 3 years from the date of receipt.
Choose your application type: Total fee of $110.00 includes the following:
Processing Fee $50.00
Registered Nurse (RN) 1701- $110.00 Initial Licensure Fee $50.00
Student Loan Forgiveness Fund $ 5.00
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1702- $110.00 Unlicensed Activity Fee $ 5.00

Applicants processed for initial licensure will automatically receive a Multi-State License unless they are not eligible or
request to have a Single-State License instead. If you do not wish to have a Multi-State License, please check this box.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT- The name on this application must match the name on your NCLEX application to Pearson VUE exactly. Your name not
matching exactly as it appears on your identification will result in you not being allowed to take the exam at your scheduled time and
cause a substantial increase in costs for re-application to the Board and to Pearson VUE

Name: Date of Birth:

Last/Surname First Middle MM/DD/YYYY
Mailing Address: (Give the address where mail and your license should be sent)

Street/P.O. Box Apt. No. City

State Zip Country Home/Cell Telephone (Input with dashes)

Physical Location: (Required if mailing address is a P.O. Box- This address will be posted on the Department of Health's website.)

Street Apt./Suite No. City

State Zip Country Work/Cell Telephone (Input with dashes)

Equal Opportunity Data: We are required to ask that you furnish the following information as part of your voluntary compliance with Section 2,
Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedure (1978) 43 CFR 38295 and 38296 (August 25, 1978). This information is gathered for statistical
and reporting purposes only and does not in any way affect your candidacy for licensure.

RACE: White Asian

SEX: Male Female
Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Hispanic Two or More Races

American Indian or Alaska Native

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Email Notification: If you want to be notified of the status of your application by email please check the "Yes" box
and write your email address on the line provided below. If you choose this form of notification, you will receive
information regarding your application file through email. You will be responsible for checking your email regularly
and updating your email address with the Board office at: [email protected]

I want to be notified by email: Yes No

Email Address:

Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not provide an email address or send electronic mail to our office.
Instead contact the office by phone or in writing.

2. NURSING EDUCATION HISTORY

A. NURSING SCHOOL ATTENDED:

City: State: Country:

B. Program Type: DIPL LPN ADN BSN C. Date Graduated/Anticipated Graduation:
(Completion Date) (MM/YYYY)

D. ADDITIONAL NURSING PROGRAM ATTENDED:

City: State: Country:

E. Program Type: DIPL LPN ADN BSN F. Date Graduated/Anticipated Graduation:

(Completion Date) (MM/YYYY)
Applicants who have successfully completed courses, equivalent to practical nursing education in a professional nursing
program, may qualify for NCLEX-PN based on practical nursing equivalency (PNEQ). All professional courses taken must have
been successfully completed with a grade of “C -” or better and must have included theory and clinical instruction. The
professional or practical nursing curriculum must document clinical experience and theoretical instruction in medical, surgical,
obstetric, pediatric and geriatric nursing. Each curriculum plan must document clinical training experience in appropriate settings
that include, but are not limited to, acute care, long-term care and community settings.

Please place a check here if you did not graduate from the RN program you attended and are applying for
NCLEX-PN based on practical nursing equivalency. Do not check if you are in a LPN program.

If you placed a check in the box above, you are required to have your school send the following items:

Official transcripts Course Descriptions Practical Nurse Equivalency Application Letter

3. APPLICANT BACKGROUND Attach additional sheets, if necessary

A. List all name(s) by which you have been known in the past.

B. What name(s) did you use when you received your nursing education?

C. What name did you use when you were first licensed?

D. Have you ever applied for licensure by examination in Florida, as a RN LPN ? Date

E. Have you ever been licensed in Florida as a RN LPN ? Date

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F. Yes No * Have you ever been denied or is there now any proceeding to deny your application for
any health care license to practice in Florida or any other state, jurisdiction or country?

*If you answer “Yes” to question F in this section you must submit a self explanation as to why
you are answering “Yes” to this question.
G.. List all nursing licenses ( active, inactive or lapsed). (ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEET, IF NECESSARY)

State/Country License No. RN or LPN Date of Licensure Status of License and Expiry Date

4. CRIMINAL HISTORY Answers to commonly asked questions can be found on our website at:
http://www.floridasnursing.gov/help-center/#faqs

A. Yes No Have you EVER been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or no
contest to, a crime in any jurisdiction other than a minor traffic offense? You must
include all misdemeanors and felonies, even if adjudication was withheld.
Reckless driving, driving while license suspended or revoked (DWLSR), driving
under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) are not minor traffic
offenses for purposes of this question.

B. Yes No Have you EVER had any records sealed pursuant to section 943.059, F.S., or other states
applicable statute?
Failure to disclose information in this section may result in a denial of your application.

If you answered “Yes” to either of the questions above you are required to send the following items:
Self Explanation describing in detail the circumstances surrounding each offense; including dates,
city and state, charges and final results.
Final Dispositions and Arrest Records for all offenses. The Clerk of the Court in the arresting
jurisdiction will provide you with these documents. Unavailability of these documents must
come in the form of a letter from the Clerk of the Court.
Completion of Sentence Documents. You may obtain document from the Department
of Corrections. The report must include the start date, end date and that the conditions were met.
Three (3) current (written within the last year) professional Letters of Recommendation.

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5. LIVESCAN PRIVACY STATEMENT

I have been provided and read the statement from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement regarding
the sharing, retention, privacy and right to challenge incorrect criminal history records and the “Privacy
Statement” document from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Found in the forms following this
application). The Board will not receive your Livescan results if you do not affirm the above statement by
checking this box.

Electronic Fingerprinting: (Required for ALL applicants)

All applicants, including out-of-state and out-of-country applicants, are required to submit their fingerprints electronically.
The Department of Health accepts electronic fingerprinting offered by Livescan device providers that are approved by
the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. For a list of approved Livescan vendors, please visit our website at :
http://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/background-screening/index.html

Typically background results submitted by Livescan are received by the Board within 24-72 hours of being
processed. The Board of Nursing's ORI number is: EDOH4420Z. The Board cannot accept hard fingerprint cards or
results. All results must be submitted electronically by the Livescan service provider.

Livescan screenings done by a Florida Police or Sheriff's Department require that you login to the FDLE Civil Applicant
Payment System (CAPS) at https://caps.fdle.state.fl.us and pay a fee before results will be released to our office.

Applicants who reside in an area where no Livescan service providers are available or because of state laws prohibiting
transmission of fingerprints electronically across state lines should contact a Florida Livescan service provider who has the
capability to convert a traditional card (hard card) into an electronic fingerprint card.

Because the Florida Department of Health retains fingerprints on any applicant who is required to undergo a criminal history
screening as of January 1, 2013, those prints are retained in the Care Provider Clearinghouse. This Clearinghouse allows
for the sharing of criminal history information among specified agencies.

One of the requirements for your Livescan to be retained in the Clearinghouse is a photograph taken by the
Livescan service provider at time of fingerprinting. If your Livescan is completed without a photograph, you may
have to undergo additional fingerprinting in the future.

Applicants needing hard fingerprint cards can request them via email at: [email protected]
• Please include your current mailing address in your request for fingerprint cards.
• The Board cannot accept hard fingerprint cards or results.

For Frequently Asked Questions about Livescan and for a list of providers who offer hard card conversion see our
website at:
http://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/background-screening/index.htmll

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6. DISCIPLINARY HISTORY

A. Yes No Have you ever had disciplinary action taken against your license to practice any
health care related profession by the licensing authority in Florida or in any other state,
jurisdiction or country?

B. Yes No Have you ever surrendered a license to practice any health care related profession in
Florida or in any other state, jurisdiction or country while any such disciplinary charges
were pending against you?

C. Yes No Do you have disciplinary action pending against any license?

Failure to disclose information in this section may result in a denial of your application.

If you answered “Yes” to any of the questions in this section, you are required to send the following items:

Self Explanation, describing in detail the circumstances surrounding the disciplinary action.

A copy of the Administrative Complaint and Final Order.

Three (3) current (written within the last year) professional Letters of Recommendation.

7. CRIMINAL AND MEDICAID/MEDICARE FRAUD QUESTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Applicants for licensure, certification or registration and candidates for examination may
be excluded from licensure, certification or registration if their felony conviction falls into certain timeframes as
established in Section 456.0635(2), Florida Statutes. If you answer “Yes” to any of the following questions,
please provide a written explanation for each question including the county and state of each termination or
conviction, date of each termination or conviction, and copies of supporting documentation to the address below.
Supporting documentation includes court dispositions or agency orders where applicable.

1. Yes No Have you been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere,
regardless of adjudication, to a felony under Chapter 409, F.S. (relating to social and
economic assistance), Chapter 817, F.S. (relating to fraudulent practices), Chapter 893,
F.S. (relating to drug abuse prevention and control) or a similar felony offense(s) in
another state or jurisdiction?

If you responded “No”to the question above, skip to question 2.

a. Yes No If “Yes” to 1, for the felonies of the first or second degree, has it been more than 15
years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation?

b. Yes No If “Yes” to 1, for the felonies of the third degree, has it been more than 10 years from
the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation? (This
question does not apply to felonies of the third degree under Section 893.13(6)(a),
Florida Statutes).

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c. Yes No If “Yes” to 1, for the felonies of the third degree under Section 893.13(6)(a), Florida
Statutes, has it been more than 5 years from the date of the plea, sentence and
completion of any subsequent probation?

d. Yes No If “Yes” to 1, have you successfully completed a drug court program that resulted in
the plea for the felony offense being withdrawn or the charges dismissed? (If “Yes”,
please provide supporting documentation).

2. Yes No Have you been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to,
regardless of adjudication, to a felony under 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970 (relating to
controlled substances) or 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395-1396 (relating to public health, welfare,
Medicare and Medicaid issues)?
If you responded “No” to the question above, skip to question 3.

a. Yes No If “Yes” to 2, has it been more than 15 years before the date of application since
the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or plea
ended?

3. Yes No Have you ever been terminated for cause from the Florida Medicaid Program
pursuant to Section 409.913, Florida Statutes?

If you responded “No” to the question above, skip to question 4.

a. Yes No If you have been terminated but reinstated, have you been in good standing with the
Florida Medicaid Program for the most recent five years?

4. Yes No Have you ever been terminated for cause, pursuant to the appeals procedures
established by the state, from any other state Medicaid program?

If you responded “No” to the question above, skip to question 5.

a. Yes No Have you been in good standing with a state Medicaid program for the most recent five
years?

b. Yes No Did the termination occur at least 20 years before the date of this application?

5. Yes No Are you currently listed on the United States Department of Health and Human
Services' Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals and Entities?

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Confidential and Exempt from Public Records Disclosure

Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 666(a)(13), the department is required and authorized to collect Social Security
Numbers relating to applications for professional licensure. Additionally, section 456.013(1)(a), Florida
Statutes, authorizes the collection of Social Security Numbers is part of the general licensing provisions.
This information is exempt from public records disclosure.

Last Name:

First Name:

Middle Name:

Social Security Number:

(Input with dashes)

Social Security Information - * Under the Federal Privacy Act, disclosure of Social Security numbers is voluntary unless
specifically required by federal statute. In this instance, Social Security numbers are mandatory pursuant to Title 42 United
States Code, Sections 653 and 654; and Section 456.013(1), 409.2577 and 409.2598, Florida Statutes. Social Security
numbers are used to allow efficient screening of applicants and licensees by a Title IV-D child support agency to ensure
compliance with child support obligations. Social Security numbers must also be recorded on all professional and
occupational license applications and will be used for license identification pursuant to the Personal Responsibility and
Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Welfare Reform Act. 104 Pub.L. Section 317) Clarification of the SSA process
may be reviewed at www.ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213.

Board of Nursing
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C02
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3252
Phone: (850) 245-4125 Fax: (850) 617-6460
Website: www.floridasnursing.gov

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9. EXAMINATION HISTORY For re-examination information visit www.floridasnursing.gov under the Resources Tab.

Failure to disclose information in this section may result in a denial of your application.

All applicants applying for the NCLEX exam through the state of Florida for the first time are considered initial
applicants. This is regardless of whether they have previously taken the exam in a different state.

A. Yes No Have you ever taken an examination for RN or LPN licensure?

B. If "Yes", list each jurisdiction (state/territory) for which the examination was taken. Attach additional sheets, if
necessary

Examination State/Country Month/Year Results

RN PN Pass Fail

RN PN Pass Fail

RN PN Pass Fail

RN PN Pass Fail

10. HEALTH HISTORY (Supporting documentation should be sent directly to the board office.)

A. Yes No Do you have any condition that currently impairs your ability to practice your
profession with reasonable skill and safety?

B. Yes Are you using medications, other drugs, narcotics, or intoxicating chemicals that impair your ability
No to practice your profession with reasonable skill and safety?

If you answered “Yes” to any of the questions in this section, you are required to send the following items:

Please provide a letter from a licensed health practitioner, who is qualified by skill and training to address your
condition, which explains the impact your condition may have on your ability to practice your profession with
reasonable skill and safety, and stating either that you are safe to practice your profession without restriction or
indicating what restrictions are necessary. If necessary, you may attach additional sheets. Documentation must
be current within the last year. If you fail to disclose the information requested in this section, your application may
be denied.

Self Explanation, explaining the medical condition(s) or occurrence(s) and current status.

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11. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Availability for Disaster: Yes No

Will you be available to provide health care services in special needs shelters or to help staff disaster medical
assistance teams during times of emergency or major disaster?

Florida Center for Nursing:

The Florida Center for Nursing is the definitive source for information, research, and strategies
addressing the dynamic nurse workforce needs in Florida. The Center conducts multiple annual
and biennial research projects, including nurse employer and nursing program surveys, to
provide a comprehensive look at Florida’s nurse population.

Based on this research, the Center projects a severe nursing shortage in Florida – a shortage
that could have a devastating impact on health care quality and access for Florida's residents.
The Florida Center for Nursing also uses the research it produces to address issues of
supply and demand and utilization of scarce nurse workforce resources throughout the state.

In addition to nurse workforce research, the Florida Center for Nursing aims to improve the
retention and recruitment of nurses in Florida through funding small grants and also by
collecting and disseminating information on best practices and innovative strategies for
nurse retention and recruitment. Increasing production of new nurses alone will not resolve
the shortage. Efforts must be taken to retain the experiential knowledge of our existing nurses.

To learn more about Florida’s nursing shortage and suggested solutions, for more information
about the Center, and to understand how your contribution will be put to work, please visit
the Center’s website at:
http://www.flcenterfornursing.org/Donations/HowyourdonationshelptheFCN.aspx

The Florida Center for Nursing’s operating revenues are derived in part from your donation. In
order for the Florida Center for Nursing to continue its work on behalf of nurses, please donate
by going to their website or by adding your donation with your application fee.

Do you want to donate to the Florida Center for Nursing? Yes No

If you chose to include a donation with your application fee please indicate the amount. $

Donations are voluntary and do not impact the processing of your application. Donations made through the
Florida Center for Nursing's website are tax deductible.

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12. SPECIAL TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS Yes No

▪ You must have a qualifying medical condition in order to receive special accommodations.

▪ Applicants who require Special Accommodations should be aware that the process to have
accommodations approved is quite lengthy, usually taking a minimum of 60 days.

▪ Applicants requiring Special Accommodations should verify that the accommodations are
available prior to scheduling their examination.

In order to apply for special accommodations you must download the information booklet at
http://www.floridasnursing.gov/special-testing-accommodations/ or contact the Testing Services
Unit at 850-245-4252.

13. APPLICANT SIGNATURE

I, the undersigned, state that I am the person referred to in this application for licensure in the State of Florida.

I recognize that providing false information may result in disciplinary action against my license or criminal
penalties pursuant to Sections 456.067, 775.082, 775.083 and 775.084, Florida Statutes.

I have carefully read the questions in the foregoing application and have answered them completely,
without reservations of any kind. Should I furnish any false information in this application I hereby agree
that such act shall constitute cause for denial, suspension or revocation of my license to practice as a
Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida.
I further state that I have read and understand Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, and Rule Chapter 64B9,
Florida Administrative Code as they pertain to the practice of nursing (Note: Ch 464 and Rule Chapter
64B9 may be obtained via the internet at www.floridasnursing.gov).

Florida Law requires you to immediately inform the Board of any material change in any circumstances or
condition stated in the application which takes place between the initial filing and the final granting or denial of
the license and to supplement the information on this application as needed.

I will comply with all requirements for licensure renewal including continuing education credits.

Applicant's Signature Date

This field cannot be typed. You must print out the application and sign it. MM/DD/YYYY

All applications filed with the department are valid for one (1) year from the date of receipt
or until the examination scores are received by the department, which ever comes first.

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 Electronic Fingerprinting
Take this form with you to the Livescan service provider. Please check the service provider's
requirements to see if you need to bring any additional items.
Background screening results are obtained from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
and the Federal Bureau of Investigation by submitting to a fingerprint scan using the Livescan
method;
You can find a Livescan service provider at:
http://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/background-screening/index.html
Livescan screenings done by a Florida Police or Sheriff's Department require that you login
to the FDLE Civil Applicant Payment System (CAPS) at https://caps.fdle.state.fl.us and pay a fee
before results will be released to our office.
Out of State/Country Livescan directions are included in the electronic fingerprinting section
of this application.
If you do not provide the correct Originating Agency Identification (ORI) number to the
Livescan service provider the Board office will not receive your background screening results;
You must provide accurate demographic information to the Livescan service provider at
the time your fingerprints are taken, including your Social Security number (SSN);
The ORI number for the Board of Nursing is: EDOH4420Z.
Typically background screening results submitted through a Livescan service provider
are received by the Board within 24-72 hours of being processed.
If you obtain your Livescan from a service provider who does not capture your photo you
may be required to be reprinted by another agency in the future.

Name:

Aliases:

Date of Birth: Place of Birth:

(MM/DD/YYYY)
Social Security Number:
Citizenship: Race:
(W-White/Latino(a); B-Black; A-Asian; NA-Native American; U-Unknown)

Sex: Weight: Height:

(M=Male; F=Female)

Eye Color: Hair Color:

Address: Apt. Number:

City: State: Zip Code:

Transaction Control Number (TCN#):

(This number will be provided to you by the Live Scan Vendor.)

You will need to keep this form for your records. Do not send this form to the Board Office.

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 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

NOTICE FOR APPLICANTS SUBMITTING FINGERPRINTS WHERE CRIMINAL RECORD

RESULTS WILL BECOME PART OF THE CARE PROVIDER BACKGROUND SCREENING
CLEARINGHOUSE

NOTICE OF:
• SHARING OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION WITH SPECIFIED
AGENCIES,

• RETENTION OF FINGERPRINTS,

• PRIVACY POLICY, AND

• RIGHT TO CHALLENGE AN INCORRECT CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD

This notice is to inform you that when you submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE) for the purpose of conducting a search for any Florida and national criminal
history records that may pertain to you, the results of that search will be returned to the Care Provider
Background Screening Clearinghouse. By submitting fingerprints, you are authorizing the
dissemination of any state and national criminal history record that may pertain to you to the Specified
Agency or Agencies from which you are seeking approval to be employed, licensed, work under
contract, or to serve as a volunteer, pursuant to the National Child Protection Act of 1993, as amended,
and Section 943.0542, Florida Statutes. "Specified agency" means the Department of Health, the
Department of Children and Family Services, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation within the
Department of Education, the Agency for Health Care Administration, the Department of Elder Affairs,
the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities when these agencies
are conducting state and national criminal history background screening on persons who provide care
for children or persons who are elderly or disabled. The fingerprints submitted will be retained by
FDLE and the Clearinghouse will be notified if FDLE receives Florida arrest information on you.

Your Social Security Number (SSN) is needed to keep records accurate because other people
may have the same name and birth date. Disclosure of your SSN is imperative for the
performance of the Clearinghouse agencies' duties in distinguishing your identity from that of
other persons whose identification information may be the same as or similar to yours.
Licensing and employing agencies are allowed to release a copy of the state and national criminal
record information to a person who requests a copy of his or her own record if the identification of the
record was based on submission of the person's fingerprints. Therefore, if you wish to review your
record, you may request that the agency that is screening the record provide you with a copy. After
you have reviewed the criminal history record, if you believe it is incomplete or inaccurate, you may
conduct a personal review as provided in s. 943.056, F.S., and Rule 11C-8.001, F.A.C. If national
information is believed to be in error, the FBI should be contacted at 304-625-2000. You can receive
any national criminal history record that may pertain to you directly from the FBI, pursuant to 28 CFR
Sections 16.30-16.34. You have the right to obtain a prompt determination as to the validity of your
challenge before a final decision is made about your status as an employee, volunteer, contractor, or
subcontractor.

Until the criminal history background check is completed, you may be denied unsupervised access to
children, the elderly, or persons with disabilities.

The FBI's Privacy Statement follows on a separate page and contains additional information.

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US Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Criminal Justice Information Services Division
PRIVACY STATEMENT
Authority: The FBI's acquisition, preservation and exchange of information requested by this form is
generally authorized under 28 U.S.C. 534. Depending on the nature of your application, supplemental
authorities include numerous Federal statutes, hundreds of State statutes pursuant to Pub.L.92-544,
Presidential executive orders, regulations and/or orders of the Attorney General of the United States, or
other authorized authorities. Examples include, but are not limited to: 5 U.S.C. 9101; Pub.L.94-29;
Pub.L.101-604; and Executive Orders 10450 and 12968. Providing the requested information is voluntary;
however, failure to furnish the information may affect timely completion of approval of your application.

Social Security Account Number (SSAN). Your SSAN is needed to keep records accurate because other
people may have the same name and birth date. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (5 USC
552a), the requesting agency is responsible for informing you whether disclosure is mandatory or voluntary,
by what statutory or other authority your SSAN is solicited, and what uses will be made of it. Executive
Order 9397 also asks Federal Agencies to use this number to help identify individuals in agency records.
Principal Purpose: Certain determinations, such as employment, security, licensing and adoption, may be
predicated on fingerprint based checks. Your fingerprints and other information contained on (and along
with) this form may be submitted to the requesting agency, the agency conducting the application
investigation, and/or FBI for the purpose of comparing the submitted information to available records in
order to identify other information that may be pertinent to the application. During the processing of this
application, and for as long hereafter as my be relevant to the activity for which this application is being
submitted, the FBI( may disclose any potentially pertinent information to the requesting agency and/or to
the agency conducting the investigation. The FBI may also retain the submitted information in the FBI's
permanent collection of fingerprints and related information, where it will be subject to comparisons against
other submissions received by the FBI. Depending on the nature of your application, the requesting agency
and/or the agency conducting the application investigation may also retain the fingerprints and other
submitted information for other authorized purposes of such agency(ies).
Routine Uses: The fingerprints and information reported on this form may be disclosed pursuant to your
consent, and may also be disclosed by the FBI without your consent as permitted by the Federal Privacy
Act of 1974 (5 USC 552a(b)) and all applicable routine uses as many be published at any time in the
Federal Register, including the routine uses for the FBI Fingerprint Identification Records System
(Justice,FBI-009) and the FBI's Blanket Routine Uses (Justice/FBI-BRU). Routine uses include, but are not
limited to, disclosures to: appropriate governmental authorities responsible for civil or criminal law
enforcement counterintelligence, national security or public safety matters to which the information may be
relevant; to State and local governmental agencies and nongovernmental entities for application processing
as authorized by Federal and State legislation, executive order, or regulation, including employment,
security, licensing, and adoption checks; and as otherwise authorized by law , treaty, executive order,
regulation, or other lawful authority. If other agencies are involved in processing the application, they may
have additional routine uses.

Additional Information: The requesting agency and/or the agency conducting the application investigation
will provide you additional information pertinent to the specific circumstances of this application, which may
include identification of other authorities, purposes, uses, and consequences of not providing requested
information. In addition, any such agency in the Federal Executive Branch has also published notice.

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 Florida Board of Nursing
Transcript Request Form
This form is only for use by applicants who are graduating from a United States school outside of
Florida. You must provide this form to your registrar's office for completion.

Forward an official copy of my transcripts to:

Florida Board of Nursing

4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C02
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252

Name: Social Security Number:

Street address: Apt #:

City: State: Zip:

Graduation Date:

Name in school if different from above:

Place a check here if you did not graduate from the program and are applying for
NCLEX-PN based on practical nursing equivalency.*

I authorize the school to release the information requested below to the Florida Board of
Nursing.

Signature of Student:
Official transcripts must be in English and include the following information:

•All general education and nursing courses with semester credit hours or contact
and grades reported

•Beginning and ending dates of study

•Graduation or withdrawal date
•Degree, certificate or diploma conferred, if applicable
* If the applicant has checked this box please include course descriptions for each nursing
course in the curriculum, even if the applicant did not take or complete all courses.

Please return this form along with the transcript.

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 Practical Nurse Equivalency (PNEQ) Application Letter
Rule 64B9-3.002(3), F.A.C.

Applicants seeking licensure by examination using the practical nurse equivalency route must have
successfully completed courses in a professional nursing program which are at least equivalent to a
practical nursing program in order to be used to satisfy the education requirements for licensure as a
licensed practical nurse (Section 464.008 (1)(c), F.S.).

The practical nurse equivalency (PNEQ) requirements include the following:

The professional or practical nursing curriculum plan documents clinical experience and theoretical
instruction in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric nursing. Each curriculum plan must
document clinical training experience in appropriate settings that include, but are not limited to,
acute care, long-term care, and community settings (Section 464.019(1)(f), F.S.).

The professional or practical nursing program provides theoretical instruction and clinical application
in personal, family, and community health concepts; nutrition; human growth and development
throughout the life span; body structure and function; interpersonal relationship skills; mental health
concepts; pharmacology and administration of medications; and legal aspects of practice (Section
464.019(1)(g), F.S.).

PNEQ Applicants must have: this form submitted directly from the director of the professional nursing
program stating that all necessary requirements to sit for the Practical Nurse exam have been met, an
official current transcript and course descriptions for all nursing courses in the curriculum must be
submitted directly to the Florida Board of Nursing by the school(s) attended.

Applicant Name Dates of Attendance

School/Program Address City

Dean/Director E-mail Address Phone Number (Input with dashes)

My signature on this form verifies that the above named applicant meets the requirements to sit for
the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).

Signature of Program Director Date

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Florida Board of Nursing
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Bin # C-02
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252

Florida Board of Nursing

DECLARATION OF PRIMARY STATE OF RESIDENCE
For Multi-State Licensure Use Only
Florida has entered into the Nurse Licensure Compact which allows nurses the privelege to practice in
other participating Compact states. As part of this process, all applicants for licensure must declare
their primary state of residence (and all states where you are practicing or intend to practice).
This form serves as a supporting document for the initial LPN/RN licensure application or Multi-State Upgrade
Application only.

Name:
Last/Surname First Middle

Date of Birth: Social Security Number FL license #

MM/DD/YYYY (Input without dashes) If Applicable

Mailing Address:

Street / P.O.Box Apt. No. City

State Zip Code Home/Cell Telephone Number (Input with dashes)

YES NO Are you currently active duty military?

I declare my primary state of residence is:

I intend to primarily practice in the state of :

I intend to practice in the state(s) of:

Signature: Date:
MM/DD/YYYY

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