State of New Hampshire
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
DIVISION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Board of Nursing DAVID L. GROSSO
121 South Fruit Street, Suite 102 Concord, N.H. 03301-2412 Executive Director
Telephone 603-271-2323 · Fax 603-271-6605 Lindsey Courtney
Director
ENDORSEMENT (RECIPROCITY) APPLICATION FOR LPN / RN
Educated in United States and Canada (except Quebec)
Instructions
This application is used to endorse a nursing license that you have already obtained within the United States, but have never held a
nursing license in the state of New Hampshire. *If you have ever held a NH nursing license previously, you need to request a
reinstatement applcation - do not continue.
1. You must follow Board directives ([Link]/nursing) and comply with the FBI fingerprint and NH background check
requirements for each initial licensure. Please be aware that the NH Board of Nursing cannot complete the application process or
issue a temporary license until we have received and reviewed your criminal records.
2. Complete the Application for License by Endorsement (Reciprocity), pages 1 and 2.
3. Complete the Declaration of Primary State of Residency from with attached copy of your Driver’s license.
4. Submit the 2 page application, the Declaration of Primary State of Residency form with a copy of your driver’s license (4
documents all together) along the fee to the NH Board of Nursing office. Fees are nonrefundable.
5. Register with NURSYS and provide verification of your original nursing license. You can register on line at [Link]. If
your original licensing state does not participate in NURSYS, you will need to request a paper verification to be sent to us from your
original licensing state. (See below)
Please note: You must have worked as a nurse for a minimum of 400 hours in the past 4 years and have completed 30 education contact hours within
the past 2 years OR you must have successfully passed the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) within the 2 years immediately prior to this
application in order to be eligible for licensure in New Hampshire.
Paper Verification is only required for the following states: California, Hawaii, Louisiana (PN), Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. This means you will
need to submit a written request from the appropriate Board, using the form attached in this packet. Your original state board should mail the verification
directly to the NH Board of Nursing.
For all other states; you will need to complete the on-line NURSYS verification process by going to their website at: [Link]. Once you have
successfully completed the process and paid the fee, your original licensing state verification should be electronically available for the NH Board of
Nursing. This verification report will be accessible for 90 days. If during the application process, it expires, the process will need to be repeated. If you do
not receive a confirmation receipt from NURSYS, you have not completed the process successfully. If you have any questions about NURSYS and the
process, please contact their Verification Department at (312)525-3780 or toll-free at (866)819-1700.
TEMPORARY LICENSES: Temporary licenses are available to endorsing nurses from paper verification states. Temporary licenses are usually only
needed if there’s a delay in receiving license verification from a state that does not participate in the NURSYS on-line process. A temporary or permanent
license must be issued in your name before you begin any job, including employee orientation.
Temporary licenses are issued from the time an application is considered complete (including results of the criminal background check) and are valid up
to 120 days. Pursuant to RSA 326-b:20-a: *Applicants from Massachusetts, Connecticut and Vermont may apply for an immediate
provisional/temporary license.
If you’re applying for a Temporary nursing license, complete the application for Temporary License form, and attach it to your application for License by
Endorsement. Make sure to include the $120 license fee and the additional $20.00 temporary license fee.
Fees are nonrefundable.
CHECKING THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION: An application status and any license(s) issued, including temporary licenses, can be viewed on
our website at [Link]/nursing. You will not receive a paper license. You will need to reference the “On-line Verification & Nursing Assistant
Registry” link on our website: [Link]/nursing to access your license information. You only need to enter the profession plus your first & last
name. Once your name appears, click on it, and the details of your license should appear. We suggest you print that screen for your records. Employers
will use the same link to verify your license information.
Application/licensing processes not completed within 180 days will be purged. New Hampshire has a mandatory licensing law; No one shall practice
nursing in New Hampshire without a current New Hampshire license or a current license in a compact state. RN/LPN examination – 12/2018
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State of New Hampshire
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
DIVISION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Board of Nursing DAVID L. GROSSO
121 South Fruit Street, Suite 102 Concord, N.H. 03301-2412 Executive Director
Telephone 603-271-2323 · Fax 603-271-6605 Lindsey Courtney
Director
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR LPN / RN LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT
Check off steps when completed, SIGN and DATE when complete and submit this page with the application.
o YES I have followed Board directives found at: [Link] to complete the
Criminal Background check and finger printing process, and submitted required fees.
o YES I have completed and attached the application for Licensing by Endorsement with the required fee.*Fees
are nonrefundable.
o YES I have completed the Declaration of Primary State of Residency form with a copy of my driver’s license and
the required fees.
o YES I have registered with NURSYS and paid the $30.00 fee or requested a paper document for verification of
my ORIGINAL state of licensure.
REQUIRED (TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ENDORSEMENT):
o I have used my nursing knowledge, judgment and skills for a minimum of 400 hours within the previous 4 years immediately prior to the
date of this application OR I have successfully passed the LPN/RN NCLEX exam within 2 years prior to this application. IF you do not
meet this requirement, please request a reentry packet and do not continue with this application.
AND
o I have completed 30 continuing education hours (CEUs) of workshops, conferences, lectures or educational offerings that enhance
nursing knowledge, judgment or skills in direct relation to my nursing license within the last 2 years prior to this application OR I have
successfully passed the LPN/RN NCLEX exam within 2 years prior to this application.
IF EDUCATED IN CANADA and took the Canadian Nurses’ Association Testing Service (CNAT):
You have requested original board of nursing licensure to provide evidence of successful completion of the CNAT YES______
You have requested an original school transcript and course descriptions be sent directly to the board: Yes___________
Original Board of Licensure:_______________________________
IF EDUCATED IN CANADA AND TOOK THE US NCLEX:
Have you submitted a copy of your school transcript and course descriptions to the Board? _____________________
OR
Submitted verification that you have worked in the US as a nurse for 200 hours in the past 2 years? ______________
PRINTED NAME: _________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________________________________________ DATE: _____________
Application/licensing processes not completed within 180 days will be purged. New Hampshire has a mandatory licensing law; No one shall practice
nursing in New Hampshire without a current New Hampshire license or a current license in a compact state. RN/LPN examination – 12/2018
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State of New Hampshire
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
DIVISION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Board of Nursing DAVID L. GROSSO
121 South Fruit Street, Suite 102 Concord, N.H. 03301-2412 Executive Director
Telephone 603-271-2323 · Fax 603-271-6605 Lindsey Courtney
Director
LPN / RN LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT APPLICATION
Select One - RN LPN
LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: MIDDLE INITIAL: OTHER NAMES USED:
MAILING ADDRESS: EMAIL:
CITY OR TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: COUNTY:
PHYSICAL RESIDENCE IF DIFFERENT FROM MAILING: (REQUIRED)
Sources used to determine residence for Compact licensure include but are not limited to driver's license, federal tax return, voter registration
or military payroll documents.
DATE OF BIRTH: PHONE NUMBER: SSN # (REQUIRED)
1) Have you ever received disciplinary action against any nursing, nursing assistant license, or certification in any state
or jurisdiction including reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, educational or practice stipulations, fines or [ ] YES [ ] NO
voluntary surrender?
2) Are you currently participating in a substance abuse and/or alcohol or drug treatment program or have been
diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder which in any way currently affects or limits your ability to practice [ ] YES [ ] NO
safely and in a competent and professional manner?
3) Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony or any criminal act, not including traffic violations? [ ] YES [ ] NO
4) Do you have any mental and/or physical conditions that make you incompetent to provide nursing-related
[ ] YES [ ] NO
activities?
5) IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY QUESTIONS 1 – 4, HAVE YOU ATTACHED YOUR REQUIRED LETTER OF
[ ] YES
EXPLANATION?
6) Do you want your name and address on a list of nurses that may be made available for purchase? [ ] YES [ ] NO
7) Do you want your name and address on a list that may be made available for individuals conducting health care
[ ] YES [ ] NO
research?
DATE OF CURRENT / LAST EMPLOYMENT AS RN: ORIGINAL U.S. LICENSING STATE:
DATE OF CURRENT / LAST EMPLOYMENT AS LPN: TYPE OF LICENSE & LICENSE #
NAME & ADDRESS OF CURRENT / LAST EMPLOYER: YEAR ISSUED:
EXPIRATION DATE:
List every state in which you have ever held a license as a RN or LPN: STATE/COUNTRY: LICENSE #
(Please use the back of this page if needed) STATE/COUNTRY: LICENSE #
CURRENT / ACTIVATE LICENSE # STATE: EXP DATE:
NAME OF NURSING SCHOOL:
NURSING SCHOOL ADDRESS:
PROGRAM TYPE: _____ DIPLOMA _____ ASSOCIATES DEGREE _____ BACCALAUREATE _____ MASTERS _____ DOCTORATE
GRADUATION DATE:
For Direct Entry Masters/Doctorate programs: Please have an official transcript indicating graduation and degree earned sent to the Board office.
MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO : TREASURER, STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FEE: $120.00
UNDER PENALTY OF LAW, I state the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand knowingly providing
false information may be grounds for denial, probation, reprimand, suspension or revocation of a license (RSA 326-B: 37) and may be grounds for
conviction of a misdemeanor (RSA 641:3).
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: DATE:
Application/licensing processes not completed within 180 days will be purged. New Hampshire has a mandatory licensing law; No one shall practice
nursing in New Hampshire without a current New Hampshire license or a current license in a compact state. RN/LPN examination – 12/2018
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State of New Hampshire
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
DIVISION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Board of Nursing DAVID L. GROSSO
121 South Fruit Street, Suite 102 Concord, N.H. 03301-2412 Executive Director
Telephone 603-271-2323 · Fax 603-271-6605 Lindsey Courtney
Director
DECLARATION OF PRIMARY STATE OF RESIDENCY FORM
PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR STATE ISSUED DRIVER LICENSE OR A GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID AS PROOF OF RESIDENCY ALONG WITH THIS FORM.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
FULL NAME (PLEASE PRINT) ________________________________________________________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH / / PHONE NUMBER ( ) -
SOCIAL SECURITY # _ _ _ - _ _ - _ _ _ _
LICENSE APPLICATION TYPE: [ ] ENDORSEMENT NOTIFICATION FOR: [ ] RN [ ] LPN
CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
[ ] My primary state of residence is New Hampshire. (I have provided a clean, legible copy of my drivers’ license)
[ ] I do not declare New Hampshire as my primary state of residency. My permanent residence is a state not
participating in the nurse licensure compact. My license will be valid in NH only.
[ ] I am declaring another compact state as my primary state of residence. NOTE: When permanently relocating to
New Hampshire and applying for licensure by endorsement; you can practice on your former compact license for a
period of up to 90 days. The 90 day period starts when you become a New Hampshire resident.
[ ] I am employed exclusively in the US Military (Active Duty) or with the U.S. Federal Government and request a
single-state license regardless of my primary state of residence.
Current primary / home address:
Address: ______________________________________ City: ___________________ State: _______ Zip Code: _____________
Current mailing address:
Address: ______________________________________ City: ___________________ State: _______ Zip Code: _____________
Pursuant to the Nurse Practice Act (RSA 326-B: 46- Nurse Licensure Compact): A nurse applying for a license shall provide evidence of the nurse’s
primary state of residence. The primary state of residency is where you vote, pay taxes, hold a driver’s license, etc. In order for NH to issue or reactivate
your permanent license you cannot hold an active license in another compact state. Feel free to visit our website or [Link] for more information on
nurse compact licensure.
UNDER PENALTY OF LAW, I state the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand knowingly providing false
information may be grounds for denial, probation, reprimand, suspension or revocation of a license (RSA 326-B: 37) and may be grounds for conviction of
a misdemeanor (RSA 641:3)
SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________ DATE: _____________________
Application/licensing processes not completed within 180 days will be purged. New Hampshire has a mandatory licensing law; No one shall practice
nursing in New Hampshire without a current New Hampshire license or a current license in a compact state. RN/LPN examination – 12/2018
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State of New Hampshire
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
DIVISION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Board of Nursing DAVID L. GROSSO
121 South Fruit Street, Suite 102 Concord, N.H. 03301-2412 Executive Director
Telephone 603-271-2323 · Fax 603-271-6605 Lindsey Courtney
Director
REQUEST FOR LPN / RN VERIFICATION OF ORIGINAL LICENSE
SECTION I
LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: MIDDLE INITIAL: MAIDEN/OTHER NAMES USED:
ADDRESS: SSN# (REQUIRED)
NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM:
ADDRESS OF PROGRAM:
ORIGINAL LICENSE # DATE ISSUED: EXPIRATION DATE:
RN OR LPN
I HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE _________________________ BOARD OF NURSING TO PROVIDE THE NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF NURSING
THE INFORMATION IN SECTION II.
PRINT NAME: SIGNATURE: DATE:
SECTION II - LICENSING AGENCY ONLY
THE ABOVE STATED APPLICANT HAS APPLIED FOR A LICENSE TO PRACTICE NURSING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND RETURN THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF NURSING
AT THE ADDRESS GIVEN AT THE TOP OF THIS FORM
FULL NAME LICENSE # ISSUED ON
NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM: APPROVED?
ADDRESS OF PROGRAM: DATE OF GRADUATION:
METHOD OF LICENSURE: ___WAIVER ___ENDORSEMENT ___EXAMINATION DATE OF EXAM:
___SBTPE ___NCLEX ___CNATSCE (ENGLISH) ___BOARD CONSTRUCTED
IF BOARD CONSTRUCTED EXAMINATION, PLEASE LIST RESULTS ON REVERSE SIDE.
SBTPE / CNATSCE RN STANDARD
SCORES: MED: _______ PSYCH: _______ OBSTET: _______ SURG: _______ PEDI: _______
SERIES / FORM #
RN NCLEX [ ] RN COMP CNATSCE STANDARD SCORE: SERIES / FORM #
PN NCLEX [ ] PN COMP EXAM STANDARD SCORE: SERIES / FORM #
HAS THIS LICENSE EVER BEEN REPRIMANDED, REVOKED, SUSPENDED, PROBATED, LIMITED, STATUS OF LICENSE:
DENIED, DISCIPLINED, STIPULATED, ADJUDICATED OR FINED? YES [ ] NO [ ]
IF YES, PLEASE PROVIDE CERTIFIED COPIES OF THE BOARD'S ORDER AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS
VERIFICATION TO OTHER BOARDS:
SIGNATURE: INDICATES STATES / JURISDICTIONS
TITLE: SEAL
DATE:
Application/licensing processes not completed within 180 days will be purged. New Hampshire has a mandatory licensing law; No one shall practice
nursing in New Hampshire without a current New Hampshire license or a current license in a compact state. RN/LPN examination – 12/2018
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