This special license does not qualify the holder to engage in other work activities. Out-of-state candidates who do not need refreshers may apply immediately for licensure by endorsement.
If a candidate comes from another compact state but is now a resident of Arizona, the candidate will need to apply to Arizona. The candidate can practice on the old license for up to 30 days, though, while going through the licensing process in Arizona.
Candidates from other countries have additional paperwork requirements. Canadian candidates may choose to verify their education by providing evidence of licensure and passing scores on the English version of CNATS. Candidates from other countries must present credentials from CGFNS or have their educational equivalency evaluated. Candidates from countries where English is not the main language and from the Canadian providence of Quebec will also need to demonstrate English proficiency.
Candidates for RN should enroll in a Board-approved program at the associate, diploma, or baccalaureate level. Arizona only approves programs in schools that have appropriate institutional accreditation and notes that many RN programs hold programmatic accreditation as well. However, the latter is not a requirement. Fingerprinting is often required for admission. In order to be license qualifying, out-of-state programs must have a program code assigned by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and be equivalent to programs that are approved within the state.
Excelsior education is acceptable provided it includes the required clinical course. Candidates who were continuously enrolled as of September 1, , though, will not need to provide the Arizona Board evidence of having taken this course. Arizona must confirm that fees have been paid before granting eligibility. Candidates educated in Arizona need a certificate of completion; other candidates need an official transcript that shows the qualifying degree. Once authorized, a candidate can schedule an exam at their convenience within the testing window.
The Arizona Board does not place limits on the number of retakes. Candidates who fail the RN exam may also opt to take the PN exam — this requires a new application and fee, but no verification of program completion. It is also unnecessary to redo fingerprints if they have been done in the past two years. Graduates who do not become licensed within two years must take a refresher course. The same goes for out-of-state nurses who have not practiced at least hours during the previous five years or obtained an advanced degree during this time period.
Nurses from other compact states must apply to Arizona if it is to become their primary state of residency. Candidates who were educated in foreign countries must demonstrate the educational equivalency of their programs. A CES Professional report or VisaScreen is also acceptable, as is license verification from one of several approved organizations. In the case of Canadian applicants, Arizona will accept evidence of licensure along with passing scores on the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination.
Foreign candidates also must demonstrate English proficiency unless they have met education or practice requirements in the language. Arizona considers that the clinical portion of the educational program was in English if English was the dominant language of the county or Canadian providence.
Arizona Nurses Association. Additionally, Arizona is a compact state, which means that a license from another compact state can be used in Arizona. However, help is available for those who have failed an examination. There are various entries into nursing. Generally, all programs will require prospective students to have completed high school or GED. The programs will usually start with scientific classes and other prerequisites required by Arizona nursing schools.
Students can choose four different nursing options:. The program must be accredited by an agency that is known by the U. Department for Education. The national accreditation agencies are:. Graduate programs must always include a minimum of clinical practice hours.
Additionally, they must include advanced pathophysiology, application of evidence to advanced practice, the advanced practice nursing role and advanced health assessment.
You must choose a specialization as an ANP , although you can choose multiple ones. Additionally, the state recognizes various clinical nurse specialists CNS. Finally, Arizona also recognizes the Certified Nurse Midwife. The program must be certified by a national agency. The available options are:.
For this, you need to prove your citizenship status. You can use your social security card for this. Depending on your chosen category, you will need to follow the appropriate steps. Do this before April 1. You must prove that you are nationally certified at that time. During the four years, you must have completed practice hours, whether paid or not. If you cannot demonstrate that you have completed the practice hours, you must show evidence of 45 continuing education hours at advanced pharmacology, and a further 45 hours in your chosen specialty.
Additionally, you must take part in a supervised precepted practice in your specialty area.
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