R156-31b-301a. LPN License -- Education, Examination, and Experience Requirements

  (1) An applicant who has never obtained a license in any state or country shall:

  (a) demonstrate that the applicant:

  (i) has successfully completed a PN prelicensing education program that meets the requirements of Section 58-31b-601;

  (ii) has successfully completed a PN prelicensing education program that is equivalent to an approved program under Section 58-31b-601;

  (iii)(A) has completed an RN prelicensing education program that meets the requirements of Section 58-31b-601; and

  (B) has taken, but not passed the NCLEX-RN at least one time; or

  (v)(A) is enrolled in a registered nurse education program that meets the requirements of Section 58-31b-601; and

  (B) has completed coursework that is equivalent to the coursework of an accredited practical nurse program;

  (b) pass the NCLEX-PN examination pursuant to Section R156-31b-301e; and

  (c) submit to a criminal background check pursuant to Subsection 58-31b-302(5) and Section R156-31b-301g.

  (2) An applicant who holds a current LPN license issued by another country or state shall:

  (a) demonstrate that the license issued by the other jurisdiction is active and in good standing as of the date of application;

  (b) demonstrate that the PN prelicensing education completed by the applicant:

  (i) is equivalent to PN prelicensing education approved in Utah as of the date of the applicant's graduation; and

  (ii) if a foreign education program, meets all requirements outlined in Section R156-31b-301d;

  (c) pass the NCLEX-PN examination pursuant to Section R156-31b-301e; and

  (d) submit to a criminal background check pursuant to Subsection 58-31b-302(5) and Section R156-31b-301g.

  (3) An applicant who holds a current LPN license in an interstate compact state shall apply for a license within 90 days of establishing residency in Utah and complete all requirements pursuant to R156-31b-301a(2).

  (4) An applicant who has been licensed previously in Utah, but whose license has expired or lapsed, shall:

  (a) if the applicant has not practiced as a nurse for up to five years, document current compliance with the continuing competency requirements as established in Subsection R156-31b-303(3);

  (b) if the applicant has not practiced as a nurse for more than five years but less than eight years:

  (i) pass the NCLEX-PN examination within 60 days following the date of application; or

  (ii) successfully complete an approved re-entry program;

  (c) if the applicant has not practiced as a nurse for more than eight years but less than 10 years:

  (i) successfully complete an approved re-entry program; and

  (ii) pass the NCLEX-PN examination within 60 days following the date of application; or

  (d) if the applicant has not practiced as a nurse for 10 years or more, comply with this Subsection (1).

  (5) An applicant who has been licensed in another state or country, but whose license has expired or lapsed, shall:

  (a) comply with this Subsection (2)(b); and

  (b) comply with this Subsection (4) as applicable; and

  (c) submit to a criminal background check pursuant to Subsection 58-31b-302(5) and Section R156-31b-301g.