Chapter N 2

N 2.01   Authority.

N 2.02   Definitions.

Subchapter II — Licensure By Examination

N 2.10   Qualifications for licensure.

N 2.105   Application procedure for a multistate license.

N 2.11   Application procedure for a single state license for applicants from board-approved schools.

N 2.12   Application procedure for a single state license for applicants from comparable schools.

Subchapter III — Licensure by Endorsement

N 2.19   Endorsement of an applicant for a multistate license.

N 2.21   Endorsement of an applicant for a single state license.

N 2.23   Reciprocal credentials for service members, former service members, and their spouses.

Subchapter IV — Temporary Permits

N 2.30   Definitions.

N 2.31   Application.

N 2.32   Title.

N 2.33   Supervision.

N 2.34   Duration.

N 2.35   Renewal.

N 2.36   Denial or revocation.

Subchapter V — Renewal

N 2.40   Renewal.

N 2.41   Reinstatement.

Ch. N 2 Note Note: Chapter N 4 as it existed on July 31, 1981 was repealed and a new chapter N 4 was created effective August 1, 1981. Chapter N 4 as it existed on March 31, 1984 was repealed and a new chapter N 2 was created effective April 1, 1984. Chapter N 2 as it existed on July 31, 2014 was repealed and a new chapter N 2 was created effective August 1, 2014.

subch. I of ch. N 2 Subchapter I — Authority; Definitions

N 2.01 N 2.01 Authority.

N 2.01(1) (1) This chapter is adopted pursuant to authority of ss. 15.08, 227.11, and 441.01 (3), Stats.

N 2.01 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1984, No. 339, eff. 4-1-84; am. (2), Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 5-1-90; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90; CR 14-002: r. and recr. Register July 2014 No. 703, eff. 8-1-14.

N 2.02 N 2.02 Definitions. As used in this chapter:

N 2.02(1) (1) “Board” means board of nursing.

N 2.02(1m) (1m) “Board-approved prelicensure education program” means a nurse prelicensure program from a Wisconsin-approved school or a prelicensure program approved by another state board of nursing.

N 2.02(2) (2) “Board-approved school” means any of the following:

N 2.02(2)(a) (a) A school in Wisconsin which has been approved by the board or the board has granted authorization to admit students under ch. N 1.

N 2.02(2)(b) (b) A school which participates in the electronic application process.

N 2.02(3) (3) “Certificate of approval” means the verification from a school of nursing that the applicant has been approved to take the NCLEX prior to receiving a diploma in practical nursing or professional nursing.

N 2.02(4) (4) “Certificate of completion” means the verification from a school of nursing that the applicant has completed the portion of the program equivalent to a diploma in practical nursing or professional nursing.

N 2.02(5) (5) “Comparable school” means any of the following:

N 2.02(5)(a) (a) A school holding nursing accreditation by a board-recognized nursing accreditation organization.

N 2.02(5)(b) (b) A school located in the United States approved by the board of nursing for that jurisdiction.

N 2.02(5)(c) (c) A school located in a U.S. territory or a province of Canada which is approved by the board of nursing for that jurisdiction and meets the standards of the Wisconsin board of nursing.

N 2.02(6) (6) “Department” means the department of safety and professional services.

N 2.02(7) (7) “Direct supervision” means immediate availability to coordinate, direct and inspect the practice of another.

N 2.02(8) (8) “LPN” means licensed practical nurse.

N 2.02(8m) (8m) “Multistate license” means a license to practice as a registered or licensed practical nurse issued by Wisconsin that authorizes the licensed nurse to practice in all nurse licensure compact party states under a multistate licensure privilege.

N 2.02(9) (9) “NCLEX” means national council licensure examination.

N 2.02(9m) (9m) “Party state” means any state that has adopted the nurse licensure compact.

N 2.02(10) (10) “RN” means registered nurse.

N 2.02(11) (11) “Single state license” means a license issued by Wisconsin that does not include a multistate licensure privilege to practice in any other nurse licensure compact party state.

N 2.02 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1984, No. 339, eff. 4-1-84; renum. (1), (2), (4) to (6) to be (2), (1), (5), (6) and (4) and am. (2), (4) and (5) am. (3), Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90; CR 01-049: am. (2), cr. (5m), Register October 2001 No. 550, eff. 11-1-01; correction in (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671; CR 14-002: r. and recr. Register July 2014 No. 703, eff. 8-1-14; CR 18-030 cr. (1m), (8m), (9m), (11) Register June 2019 No. 762, eff. 7-1-19; correction in (1m) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register June 2019 No. 762.

subch. II of ch. N 2 Subchapter II — Licensure By Examination

N 2.10 N 2.10 Qualifications for licensure.

N 2.10(1) (1) Registered nurse applicants for a single state license. An applicant is eligible for a registered nurse single state license if the applicant complies with all of the following requirements:

N 2.10(1)(a) (a) Graduates from a high school or its equivalent.

N 2.10(1)(b) (b) Does not have an arrest or conviction record, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, Stats.

N 2.10(1)(c) (c) Graduates from any of the following:

N 2.10(1)(c)1. 1. A board-approved school of professional nursing.

N 2.10(1)(c)2. 2. A comparable school of professional nursing.

N 2.10(1)(d) (d) In lieu of meeting the requirement in par. (c), evidence of general and professional educational qualifications comparable to those required in this state at the time of graduation.

N 2.10(1)(e) (e) Passes the NCLEX.

N 2.10(1m) (1m) Registered nurse applicants for a multistate license. An applicant is eligible for a registered nurse multistate license if the applicant meets all of the following requirements:

N 2.10(1m)(a) (a) Graduated from one of the following:

N 2.10(1m)(a)1. 1. A board-approved prelicensure education program.

N 2.10(1m)(a)2. 2. A foreign-registered nurse prelicensure education program that has been approved by the authorized accrediting body in the applicable country and has been verified by an independent credentials review agency to be comparable to a board-approved prelicensure education program.

N 2.10(1m)(b) (b) If a graduate from a foreign prelicensure education program not taught in English or if English is not the individual’s native language, successfully passed an English proficiency examination that includes the components of reading, speaking, writing, and listening.

N 2.10(1m)(c) (c) Successfully passed an NCLEX or recognized predecessor examination.

N 2.10(1m)(d) (d) Is eligible for or holds an active, unencumbered license.

N 2.10(1m)(e) (e) Has not been convicted or found guilty, or has entered into an agreed disposition, of a felony offense under applicable state or federal criminal law.

N 2.10(1m)(f) (f) Has not been convicted or found guilty, or has entered into an agreed disposition, of a misdemeanor offense related to the practice of nursing.

N 2.10(1m)(g) (g) Is not currently enrolled in an alternative program.

N 2.10(1m)(h) (h) Is subject to self-disclosure requirements regarding current participation in an alternative program.

N 2.10(1m)(i) (i) Holds a valid United States social security number.

N 2.10(2) (2) Licensed practical nurse applicants for a single state license. An applicant is eligible for a single state practical nurse license if the applicant complies with all of the following requirements:

N 2.10(2)(a) (a) Completed two years of high school or its equivalent.

N 2.10(2)(b) (b) Is 18 years or older.

N 2.10(2)(c) (c) Does not have an arrest or conviction record, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335.

N 2.10(2)(d) (d) Graduates from any of the following:

N 2.10(2)(d)1. 1. A board-approved school of practical nursing.

N 2.10(2)(d)2. 2. A comparable school of practical nursing.

N 2.10(2)(e) (e) In lieu of meeting the requirement in par. (d), evidence of general and professional educational qualifications comparable to those required in this state at the time of graduation.

N 2.10(2)(f) (f) Passes the NCLEX.

N 2.10(2m) (2m) Licensed practical nurse applicants for a multistate license. An applicant is eligible for a practical nurse multistate license if the applicant meets all of the following requirements:

N 2.10(2m)(a) (a) Graduated from one of the following:

N 2.10(2m)(a)1. 1. A board-approved prelicensure education program.

N 2.10(2m)(a)2. 2. A foreign practical nurse prelicensure education program that has been approved by the authorized accrediting body in the applicable country and has been verified by an independent credentials review agency to be comparable to a board-approved prelicensure education program.

N 2.10(2m)(b) (b) If a graduate from a foreign prelicensure education program not taught in English or if English is not the individual’s native language, successfully passed an English proficiency examination that includes the components of reading, speaking, writing, and listening.

N 2.10(2m)(c) (c) Successfully passed an NCLEX or recognized predecessor examination.

N 2.10(2m)(d) (d) Is eligible for or holds an active, unencumbered license.

N 2.10(2m)(e) (e) Has not been convicted or found guilty, or has entered into an agreed disposition, of a felony offense under applicable state or federal criminal law.

N 2.10(2m)(f) (f) Has not been convicted or found guilty, or has entered into an agreed disposition, of a misdemeanor offense related to the practice of nursing.