Vermont Secretary of State 89 Main St., 3 rd Floor Montpelier VT 05620-3402 Nursing Foreign_nurse@sec.state.vt.us www.vtprofessionals.org INSTRUCTION TO APPLICANTS NCLEX RETAKE (International) Applicant must submit the following: 1. Complete Vermont Application. 2. Application Fee of $30.00 (n-refundable Processing Fee) 3. 2x2 Photo (Passport sized photo of head and shoulders taken within the last 6 months other than your driver s license or passport) 4. Copy of current passport or U.S. Identification 5. Copy of current RN license 6. Verification of Initial License (If applicable) 7. Verification of most recent licensure (if applicable) NOTE: Any change of address or other contact information, by an applicant or licensee, must be forwarded to this office no later than thirty (30) days after change occurs. Send completed form to: 89 Main Street, 3 rd Floor Montpelier, VT 05620-3402 1
Vermont Secretary of State 89 Main Street, 3 rd Floor Montpelier VT 05620-3402 Licensing Board Specialist Foreign_nurse@sec.state.vt.us www.vtprofessionals.org NCLEX-RN Retake Application -International 2x2 Recent Photo- Paste Here Application Fee: $30.00 (non-refundable) Office Use Only Passport sized photo of head and shoulders taken within the last 6 months. (Use Ink or Typewritten only) First Name (Legal name; no nicknames) Middle Last Name Previous Name(s) (Maiden) Social Security Number: / / ** (Providing your social security number (SSN) is mandatory, and requested under the authority granted by 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(C). It will be used by the Departments of Taxes, Child Support, and the Department of Labor in the administration of Vermont law, to identify individuals affected by such laws. Your SSN is not disclosed as part of a public records request); Passport# Country of Issuance: Expiration Date: te: It is unprofessional conduct for a licensee to fail to notify the Secretary of State s Office of a change of name or address within thirty (30) days (3 V.S.A. 129a(a)(14). P.O. Box Mailing Address: Street/Apt # City/State/Zip Country 911 Address: (if different than mailing) Box Street/Apt # Suite/Department/Floor City/State/Zip Phone: ( ) - Cell Phone: ( ) - Work: E-Mail: Date of Birth Gender: (Circle One) Place of Birth (city, state, country) Female Male 2
Section B: Vermont Mandatory Good Standing Declarations CHILD SUPPORT: Child Support Orders, 15 V.S.A. 795(b): Good standing for child support is defined by 15 V.S.A. 795(d). You must check the appropriate box. As of the date of this application: I am not subject to a child support order. I am subject to a child support order and I am in good standing or in full compliance with a plan to pay any and all child support. I am subject to a child support order and I am NOT in good standing or in full compliance with a plan to pay any and all child support. Please contact the Office of Child Support at (802) 241-2319. OCS must report your compliance to this office before you may be issued a license. TAXES: Taxes Due to the State of Vermont, 32 V.S.A. 3113(b): Good Standing for taxes due is defined by 32 V.S.A. 3113(g). You must check the appropriate box. As of the date of this application: I am in good standing with respect to, or in full compliance with a plan to pay any and all taxes due to the Vermont Department of Taxes. I am NOT in good standing * with respect to or in full compliance with a plan to pay any and all taxes due to the Vermont Department of Taxes. Please contact the Vermont Department of Taxes at (802) 828-2515 for more information. The Tax Department must report your compliance to this office before you may be issued a license. DISTRICT COURT FINES/JUDICIAL BUREAU: Court judgments for fines or penalties, 4 V.S.A. 1110(b): Good standing for court judgments is defined by 4 V.S.A. 1110(c). You must check the appropriate box. As of the date of this application: I have no unpaid judgments issued by the judicial bureau or criminal division of the superior court for fines or penalties for a violation or criminal offense. I am in good standing with respect to any unpaid judgment issued by the judicial bureau or criminal division of the superior court for fines or penalties for a violation or criminal offense. I am NOT in good standing with respect to any unpaid judgment issued by the judicial bureau or criminal division of the superior court for fines or penalties for a violation or criminal offense. You must provide this office documentation of compliance before you may be issued a license. RESTITUTION ORDERS: Unpaid Judgments, 13 V.S.A. 7043a: Good standing for restitution orders is defined by 13 V.S.A. 7043a(c). You must check the appropriate box. As of the date of this application: I have no restitution order. I am in good standing with respect to any restitution order. I am NOT in good standing with respect to any restitution order. You must provide this office documentation of compliance before you may be issued a license. 3
Section C: Vermont Mandatory Credential and Fitness Questions Circle or for each of these questions. If the answer is, follow the instructions provided. Have you committed acts of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of patient property? If, provide a detailed written explanation and attach all related documents. Has Vermont or any other state, federal authority, or other jurisdiction (US or elsewhere) denied an application by you for a license, certificate, or registration to practice a profession or occupation? If, you must attach a copy of the order or official notification of the action(s). Has Vermont or any other state, federal authority, or other jurisdiction (US or elsewhere) taken any disciplinary action (restricted, suspended, revocation or conditioned) against a license, certificate, or registration that you hold or held in any profession or occupation? If, you must provide a copy of the order or official notification of the action. Have you ever surrendered a license, certificate or registration to a licensing authority in Vermont or any other state, federal authority or other jurisdiction (US or elsewhere)? If, you must provide a detailed written explanation and copies of any applicable documentation. Are you currently under investigation by a licensing authority in Vermont or any other state, federal authority or other jurisdiction (US or elsewhere)? If, you must provide a detailed written explanation and a copy of any available information from the licensing authority. Have you EVER been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation? (Driving While Intoxicated and Driving Under the Influence are not minor traffic violations. ) If, you must provide a detailed written explanation and attach the official court documents (i.e., affidavit of probable cause, the information and/or the docket report.) Do you have any criminal charges pending against you in any jurisdiction (US or elsewhere)? If, you must provide a detailed written explanation and attach a copy of the charging documents. te: Vermont law requires that you report to the a felony conviction or any conviction of a crime related to the practice of your profession within 30 days. 3 V.S.A. 129a(a)(11). The answers to the following questions are not subject to public disclosure: Do you have a physical or mental condition or disorder which in any way impairs or limits your ability to practice this profession with reasonable skill and safety? If, you must have your health care provider submit a detailed statement explaining how you are able to practice safely. Does your use of alcohol, substances, or prescription medications impair or limit your ability to practice this profession with reasonable skill and safety? If, you must provide a detailed written explanation. Are you currently addicted to or in any way dependent on alcohol or habit forming drugs? If, you must provide a detailed written explanation. Are you currently participating in a supervised program or professional assistance program which monitors you in order to assure that you are not engaging in the use of alcohol or controlled substances? If, please provide the contract/stipulation under which you are practicing. 4
Number of times you have taken the NCLEX: Dates Taken: Month/Year Month/Year Month/Year Month/Year Month/Year Section D: Requirements 1. If you have not re-taken the examination within 2 years of the initial examination you must complete a formal NCLEX review course. Please submit the certificate of completion and the final overall readiness scores. 2. If you have FAILED the NCLEX: If you have taken and failed the NCLEX one time: Complete this form and return it to the Board of Nursing. If you have taken and failed the NCLEX two times: You must complete a formal NCLEX review course. Please submit the curriculum plan (published description of the course), your certificate of completion and a final overall (readiness) score for the course along with the retake application. If you have taken and failed the NCLEX three or four times: You must complete a different formal NCLEX review course. Please submit the curriculum plan (published description of the course), your certificate of completion and a final overall (readiness) score for the course along with the retake application. You must ALSO submit a letter describing to the Board of Nursing what you have done to ensure your success on the NCLEX in order to be considered for possible approval to test. If you have taken and failed the NCLEX five times: Contact the Board of Nursing Office for information. When space is insufficient, attach additional sheets. All required documents must be received by this office within 1 year of receipt of this application. If application remains incomplete after 1 year it will be destroyed. If you are interested in reapplying, a new application and fee must be submitted. Statement of Applicant I certify, under the pains and penalties of perjury, that all information I have provided in this application is true and accurate. I understand that furnishing false information may constitute unprofessional conduct and result in the denial of my application or further disciplinary action. The maximum penalty for perjury is fifteen years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. (13 V.S.A. 2901) Signature of Applicant Date Send completed form to: 89 Main Street, 3 rd Floor Montpelier, VT 05620-3402 5
Vermont State Board of Nursing Practice Requirement Form Retake Enclosure Page 1 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Last Name/Sur Name First Name MI Former/Maiden Name I have graduated from my nursing education program within the last five (5) years: Date of Graduation: Name of Nursing Program I have practiced as a registered nurse as defined in (26 V.S.A. 1576(c); Rules Part 7, 7.6 (b), for at least (check the appropriate statement): 120 days (960 hours) in the last 5 years or 50 days (400 hours) in the last 2 years I have not worked as a registered nurse in the last 2 or 5 years. If you have not worked as a registered nurse as above you may not be eligible to retake the NCLEX RN Examination through Vermont. Position # 1 (most recent) Name of Employer: Telephone Number ( ) Employers Mailing Address: (Street/PO Box) (City) (State) (Country) (Zip/Postal Code) Supervisor s Name Title: Supervisor s Telephone Number ( ) Email address: Job Title: Paid or Volunteer Full Time or Part Time: Dates of Employment: From To 6
Vermont State Board of Nursing Practice Requirement Form Retake Enclosure Page 2 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Last Name/Sur Name First Name MI Former/Maiden Name Position # 2 Name of Employer: Telephone Number ( ) Employers Mailing Address: (Street/PO Box) (City) (State) (Country) (Zip/Postal Code) Supervisor s Name Title: Supervisor s Telephone Number ( ) Email address: Job Title: Paid or Volunteer Full Time or Part Time: Dates of Employment: From To 3. If you practiced as a registered nurse in a private duty capacity or as a volunteer, attach: Private Duty: 1. An Official letter from the Attending Physician on their letter head, stating that RN care was required. The letter must clearly list the Physicians name, title, contact telephone number and have their signature. 2. A letter from your Employer or Client, verifying your role and duties as a Private Duty Nurse. They must verify the number of days, hours and dates worked. The letter must clearly list the Employer/Clients name, contact telephone number, email address, mailing address and have their signature. Volunteer: 1. An Official letter from your Employer sent directly to the office from the Director of Nursing or Director of Human Resources. A copy of your Job Description as a Volunteer Nurse, and a letter listing the number of days, hours and dates worked. The letter must clearly list the name of the Director of Nursing or Director of Human Resources, their telephone number, email address, mailing address and have their signature. Statement of Applicant Signature of Applicant Date I certif y, under the pains and penalties of perjury, that all information I have provided in this application is true and accurate. I understand that furnishing false information may constitute unprofessional conduct and result in the denial of my application or further disciplinary action. The maximum penalty for perjury is fifteen years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. (13 V.S.A. 2901) 7