D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5906

Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024

Rule 17-5906 - CERTIFICATION BY ENDORSEMENT

5906.1

An applicant is eligible for certification by endorsement if the applicant is currently licensed or certified, in good standing, as a nurse practitioner under the laws of a state or territory of the United States.

5906.2

To apply for certification by endorsement, an applicant shall:

(a) Submit a completed application on the forms required by the Board;

(b) Submit a copy of his or her current license or certificate as a nurse practitioner with the application;

(c) Obtain licensure or certification verification from the current state or territory of licensure or certification, that the license or certificate is current and in good standing. The verification form must be sent directly to the Board by the verifying Board;

(d) Meet any other requirements as set forth by the Board; and

(e) Pay all required fees.

5906.3

An application that remains incomplete for ninety (90) days or more from the date of submission shall be considered abandoned, and closed by the Board. The applicant shall thereafter be required to reapply, submit the required documents and completed forms, and pay the required fees.

5906.4

Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Board from utilizing other authorized databases to verify current licensure standing in other jurisdictions of the U.S. and to review disciplinary records.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5906

Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 11751 (December 27, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 7228 (July 23, 2004)