Chapter N 2

Register November 2011 No. 671

Chapter N 2

LICENSURE

Subchapter I — Authority; Definitions

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 N 2 Note Note: Chapter N 4 as it existed on July 31, 1981 was repealed and a new chapter N 4 was created effective August 1, 1981. Chapter N 4 as it existed on March 31, 1984 was repealed and a new chapter N 2 was created effective April 1, 1984. Chapter N 2 as it existed on July 31, 2014 was repealed and a new chapter N 2 was created effective August 1, 2014.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