Resources and Forms

License Practical Nurse (LPN)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- There are four categories of APRNs: Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

Certified Medication Assistant - MA-C

Requirements for MA-C:

Registered as a nursing assistant, without substantiated charges, on the nursing assistant registry currently maintained by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Received training preparing for a role in administering medications and works under the supervision of a licensed nurse in a skilled nursing facility;
Has completed an MA-C program following the model curriculum approved by the national council of state boards of nursing;
Has passed the medication aide certification exam approved by the national council of state boards of nursing or other nationally or regionally recognized testing organization that offers exams for medication aides; and
Has paid applicable fees.
Complete and return an Application for Certified Medication Assistants (MA-C) via email to hp-licensing@dopl.idaho.gov or mail to Board of Nursing, 11341 W. Chinden Blvd. Building #4, Boise, ID 83714.

Endorsement

A completed application LPN/RN includes, but is not limited to:

A nurse portal application.
Payment of the application fee.
Complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
State license verification.
Employment verification.

A completed APRN application, includes, but is not limited to:

A nurse portal application.
Payment of the application fee.
Verification of national APRN certification.
Transcripts from completed APRN program.
Complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
Employment verification.
Documentation of completing 30 contact hours of pharmacotherapeutics related to APRN practice.

Internationally Educated Applicants

LPN, RN, and/or APRN applicants that are graduates from a school of nursing located outside of the U.S., its territories or commonwealths who currently hold an active and unencumbered license in a U.S. nursing jurisdiction and who meet the necessary qualification requirements may be processed as applicants for licensure by endorsement from another state. A completed LPN or RN Endorsement Application or APRN Initial Application is required in addition to all required documents outlined above.

Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

If you declare Idaho as your primary state of residence, you will be issued an Idaho multi-state license. If you change your state of residence to another state, you are directed to contact that state’s Board of Nursing and request a new license. If your new state of residence is a member of the Compact, your Idaho license will become invalid upon issuance of your new multi-state license. If your new state of residence is not a member of the Compact, you will be issued a single state Idaho license valid only for practice in Idaho.

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s Website provides the most up-to-date information on states that have implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact at https://www.ncsbn.org/

Renewal

The LPN license renewal period is June 1st through August 31st in even-numbered years. The renewal application is available in the Nurse Portal on June 1^st.

The RN and APRN license renewal period is May 1st through August 31st in odd-numbered years. The renewal application is available in the Nurse Portal on May 1^st.

If your Idaho nursing license is not renewed by August 31 of your renewal year, it will automatically become inactive and a reinstatement application including a fingerprint-based background check will be required if you wish to have an active license. If you continue to practice nursing in Idaho with an expired license, an administrative fine may be assessed.

For MA-C renewal information email hp-licensing@dopl.idaho.gov

In order to request an update to your name/address, you will need to log into your nurse portal and start this request via the demographics section. Once this is completed you will want to provide documentation of this change. This is generally provided with a new/current driver’s license, a lease/mortgage agreement (address), or the Affidavit for Change of Name.

NOTE: If you have an Idaho Controlled Substance Registration, please remember to change your contact information with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy and also on your PDMP account.

2023

2022

Please note that the minutes are a draft until approved by the Board. For minutes prior to the dates listed, please contact the State Board of Nursing.

AGENDA

Meeting Dates and Agendas are located on the Division’s Calendar.

Agenda Deadline Request

PLEASE NOTE: The deadline to request an agenda item is six weeks prior to the date of the Board Meeting, the request deadline applies to the following: reinstatements, appeals of a license or registration denial, waiver or variance request. Requests should be made in writing to the Board’s executive director. To remain on the agenda, requestors must submit required documents in advance of a deadline established by the Board. The deadline does not apply to comments or requests related to rule-making; such deadlines are set forth in the Administrative Procedures Act and reiterated in the Board’s notices published in the Administrative Bulletin.

Statutes

Title 54 – Professions, Vocations & Businesses: Chapter 14 – Nursing Practice Act

Title 54 – Professions, Vocation, and Businesses: Chapter 57 – Idaho Virtual Care Access Act

Title 37 – Food Drugs & Oil: Chapter 27 – Uniform Controlled Substance Act

Title 67 – State Government & State Affairs Chapter: 26 – Department of Self Governing Agencies

Rules

IDAPA 24.34.01 – Rules of the Idaho Board of Nursing

Guidance

Advanced Practice Professional Nurses Policy

Guidance for Lifestyle Injectable Treatments

Licensure Policy

Practice Policy

Are you ready to make changes?

Do you feel yourself going down the wrong path? Are you working long hours and feeling burnout?

You can choose the direction you are going and get help with substance use or mental health.

The Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses offers a confidential, non- punitive program. This program was created to assist medical professionals (Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, Pharmacists, etc.) who have or are at risk of developing an addiction. The program’s purpose is to assist professionals and their families to identify substance use disorders that pose a potential threat to their careers and get them the help they need.

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, let us help you preserve your license and get you on the road to recovery. For further information about this program contact Katie Stuart.

Program Manager: Katie Stuart, CIP
Phone: (208)-577-2489
E-mail: Katie.Stuart@dopl.idaho.gov
Website: Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (idaho.gov)

General Information

The Health Professionals Recovery Program is for licensees with unsafe behaviors resulting from mental and emotional conditions and habitual chemical use, both of which are grounds for formal discipline. However, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses believes that licensees who acknowledge that their practice may be impaired as a result of chemical dependence or mental conditions and who are actively engaged in recognized recovery methods and, as a result, do not represent a threat to the public, should be allowed to continue practicing. In order to assure public safety, the Division supports monitoring of these licensees outside of the process of formal disciplinary investigation and action under provisions that assure support of recovery and prevention of relapse.

HPRP offers two tracks to this alternative to disciplinary action program.

Track 1: Non-Board Referral

The licensee has not come to the attention of the Board for violations of the Practice Act or Rules.
The licensee or an agent of the licensee (employer, colleague, family member, etc.) contacts the Health Professionals Recovery Program requesting assistance.
The licensee agrees to enter treatment for chemical addiction or mental conditions and signs a contract for monitoring by the program.
The licensee is compliant with all conditions of the monitoring contract.
The licensee is released from the Program following satisfactory completion.
The Licensing Board receives no information about the licensee.

Track 2: Referral by Licensing Board

A formal complaint has been filed with the licensing board or
The licensee has voluntarily surrendered his/her license to the Board and has admitted to a disability relating to alcohol or drug use or emotional or mental conditions.
The licensee waives the right to a hearing.
The licensee is referred to the Health Professionals Recovery Program and signs a Contract for Monitoring through the program.
The licensee agrees to enter treatment.
The licensee is compliant with all conditions of the monitoring contract.
The licensee is released from the Program following satisfactory completion.
There is no record of formal disciplinary action by the licensing Board.

For further information about this Program, contact Southworth Associates at (208) 323-9555, toll-free (800-386-1695), visit Southworth Associates’ website ; or you can contact Katie Stuart, Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses– at (208) 577-2489

Tips & Best Practices

Keep a copy of your contract handy and refer to it often. Your monitoring contract contains the “dos and don’ts” of HPRP. It is essential that you understand and comply with this contract to remain in good standing within the program, so ask questions if you are unclear about something.
Comply with all requirements outlined in your HPRP contract, as they are specific to you and your recovery.
Submit all required documents on time.
Constantly remind others who submit reports on your behalf about the due dates for the reports.
Inform all appropriate persons about your monitoring. At a minimum this should include:
1. Family and significant others
2. All your healthcare providers, including counselors
3. Employers: your direct supervisor, monitor, and any others that are directly affected by your monitoring.
If you miss a check-in, you can either self-test or not test and risk having been selected, thus missing a test.
Be aware that consuming large quantities of liquids prior to giving a urine sample can result in a “dilute” urine, this can be viewed as an attempt to hide use. Dilute urines can be viewed, therefore as a positive result.

Health Professionals Recovery Program FAQs

Q. How long is the program?

A. The Health Professionals Recovery Program believes that 5 years of monitoring is the gold standard. However, adherence to program compliance could affect the length of time.

Q. How much will this cost me?

A. Southworth Associates: $25 monthly administration fee

Support Group $10-$15 per meeting attended.

Drug Testing

$60 per UA

$66-$259 per test, depending on the hair panel

$140 per Peth (Blood)

*Testing frequency will be based on multiple factors*

Q. Is there financial aid?

A. There is no formal financial aid. However, you can work with insurance as well as BPA Health 800.486.4372.

Q. If I’m a self-referral what kind of information is shared with the Board?

A. The Division staff hears on a monthly basis if you are compliant or non-compliant. They do not receive anything about your evaluation or diagnosis.

Q. What is the difference between a self-referral and a Board referral?

A. Self-Referral: The licensee has not come to the attention of the Board for violations of the Practice Act or Rules.

Board- Referral: A formal complaint has been filed with the Board, or the licensee has voluntarily surrendered his/her license to the Board and has admitted to a disability relating to alcohol or drug use or to emotional or mental conditions.

Recovery Program Success Stories

As part of the Board’s commitment to assisting Nurses in their recovery, the Board partners with Southworth Associates to guide nurses through their path of recovery. The Health Professionals Recovery Program was previously known as the Program for Recovering Nurses (PRN). Below are testimonies from Idaho nurses returning to practice.

SUCCESS #1

Having been a nurse for nearly 20 years, I realized I was unable to cope with life on life’s terms and developed a deadly addiction. Long story short, I quickly became addicted to prescribed opioids and used them as a crutch in my daily life – putting many others at risk. I am forever grateful for the PRN program Idaho’s BON offers. I can honestly say that without the ability to move through this program, I am not sure where I would be now. The PRN program offered me recovery and the ability to save my license.

This is not an easy process but nothing in life is truly ever easy. I worked hard for my license and work hard for my recovery to maintain that license. The program gave me the confidence, encouragement and support needed to navigate my way back. Now that I have successfully completed the PRN program, I work hard to support and encourage others who may have slipped into addiction to reach out for the help they require. I would suggest anyone struggling to reach out for help through this program.

SUCCESS #2

I have been a nurse In the NICU for over 20 years. I have flown with air Idaho for over 9 years caring for the most fragile tiny humans. I have dreamed of being a NICU nurse all of my life. I got this dream and would have lost all that I worked so hard to achieve if it was not for the PRN program. I had become an alcoholic. Long story short I had drank like most people but with time I had crossed the line and starting using alcohol as a daily coping mechanism. My drinking was out of control. I lived for my next drink.

Trying to do a 12 hour shift without alcohol had become impossible so I drank before work. I had lost all thinking of what mistakes I could make being under the influence. I had lost my spiritual, emotional, and physical way of life, alcohol was going to take it all. I was able through a lot of hard work and support of the PRN program find my way back to the person I used to be before alcohol. I was able to keep my nursing license and be a part of the PRN program. I truly cannot imagine where I would be without the support and help of the PRN program. The PRN offered me a way to keep my license and the ability to recover from my alcohol use. The PRN program is not easy, but with hard work and the willingness you too can start a journey to a healthy way of life. I will always be an alcoholic. I have to face what I am. It is hard to look at yourself every day in the mirror and take responsibility for what I am.

I have learned my past does not define me. What I do, my past mistakes, has made me the person that I am. The program gave me the support, encouragement, and the confidence to find my way back. I will always be grateful for Idaho’s Board of Nursing PRN program. I have met the most amazing people who I call my friends now. I would like to encourage anyone struggling with an addition to reach out to the program. This program saved my license and my life. I started my recover in 2013 I only wish I would have gotten help sooner. Thank you again for all you did for me.

SUCCESS #3

It happened so fast… I did things that were unthinkable. I didn’t intend for it to happen.

I had been in practice for 14 years, enjoying success with my career and family life. I absolutely loved everything about being a nurse and a CRNA. I knew of some people in my career field that had fallen into addiction. I think I figured that I had been doing this long enough that it wasn’t something I needed to worry about.

I had surgery in April, and I sure did love the pain pills. They made me feel happy, energetic, in control, relaxed, and at ease. I quickly escalated to taking them more than prescribed. I was able to get refills, and soon, I was getting pills from other people, buying them “on the street”, etc. I went back to work in May, and I by this time didn’t want to live life without narcotics. One day I had no pills on me and taking medications from work was the absolute most logical solution to this problem, in my mind. In the blink of an eye, I was taking medications from work, taking medications at work, and doing all the lying and stealing necessary to keep the process up.

By August, I was using opiates multiple times a day and couldn’t even function without it. I was not eating. I was not socializing at all. I just wanted to stay home. I was lying to my family and my coworkers. My marriage was in serious trouble, and I wasn’t paying as much attention to my kids as they needed. I would do anything imaginable to keep using. I had already tried for quite a while to stop… saying to myself “today, I’m not going to do it.” … Only to break that promise to myself in all of five minutes. I didn’t understand why I couldn’t control this thing, and it was really scaring me. I just knew that I would lose my job if I said a WORD to anyone. I didn’t want to face any of this. Things at work were closing in on me. it was getting harder to hide things and keep up with narcotic counts. I felt such incredible shame for what I had been doing and taking advantage of my precious career like this.

There was a physician at my workplace whom I knew was in a recovery program. I was so low, and on this day, I found the courage to go and find him. I told him everything, for some reason. I think it was because I thought he may not judge me. I cried and cried. He knew about the Idaho Program for Recovering Nurses and put me in touch with them that very day. He didn’t judge me, nor did any of the other people along this path. I started the process of recovery that day in that doctor’s office.

The PRN gave me support, and a road map back to sanity and a road map back to healthy practice of my career. The five years of monitoring were tough- lots of things to do and requirements to meet. I met other nurses in recovery at support group meetings, saw a counselor, became a member of my local recovery community, got a sponsor, and did random drug testing. It was a challenge, but it kept me safe. I don’t think I could have gotten better on my own. I was able to go back to work soon after joining the PRN. There are many recovery-friendly workplaces for nurses. The PRN wanted me to succeed… this is why it’s there: To protect the public safety and also to support re-entry of nurses into the workplace.

I’m forever grateful for sobriety and the PRN, and for being able to practice my craft again. I was never a bad person. Substance Use Disorder is rampant in medical professionals. I have a disease, of addiction… not a moral failing. Because of the PRN and Sobriety, I am a better nurse, a better wife and mom, and I get chances to help others find recovery.

The Board reacts promptly to written complaints and allegations of violations of the Nursing Practice Act and the Rules of the Board. All allegations are evaluated with respect to the merits of the individual case and the actual or potential harm to the public. Complaints are addressed on a priority basis, dealing first and most aggressively with those presenting the greatest risk to the public safety.

Investigating every minor incident does not necessarily ensure protection of the public. The Board recognizes that existing mechanisms within the employment setting may appropriately address many deficits in practice or behavior without direct Board involvement.

The Board’s responses to substantiated violations of the Nursing Practice Act and the Rules of the Board fall within a continuum of disciplinary action that ranges from informal to formal, from moderate to extreme. Remedial measures or informal corrective actions are considered when appropriate and where protection of the public is not compromised. The Board considers suspension or revocation when there is evidence that there is real or potential risk to the public or when remediation, informal monitoring and/or practice limitation would serve no purpose or might compromise public protection.

Nurses who acknowledge that their practice is or may be impaired, as a result of chemical dependence or mental illness and who are actively engaged in recognized recovery methods, may be allowed to continue to practice nursing within carefully defined parameters.

To search for a licensed LPN, RN, or APRN, click HERE.

To search for a Certified Medication Assistant (MA-C), click HERE.

Welcome to the Board of Nursing

Please direct any questions via email HP-Licensing@dopl.idaho.gov or phone (208)577-2476.

Questions regarding Certified Nursing Assistants visit HERE or contact Health & Welfare-Idaho State Nurse Aide Registry at (800) 748-2480

Additional Board Information

Nursing Education Programs

Idaho Nursing Programs

Boise State University (Boise)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) online/distance completion option
RN-BS online/distance degree
Post Master’s Doctoral program: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Brigham Young University — Idaho (Rexburg)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)

Carrington College (Boise)

Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Associate of Science in Nursing (RN)
Nursing Bridge/LPN to RN

College of Eastern Idaho (Idaho Falls)

Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Associate of Applied Science Degree (RN)

College of Southern Idaho (Twin Falls)

Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Associate of Science in Nursing (RN)
LPN-ADN

College of Western Idaho (Nampa)

Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Associate of Science in Nursing (RN)

Eagle Gate College (Boise/Idaho Falls)

Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN)- RN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)

Idaho State University (Meridian/Pocatello)

Idaho State University College of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Baccalaureate Completion Nursing Program
- Master of Science — Nursing Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (APRN) (FNP) (PMHNP)
Idaho State University College of Technology
- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
- Associate Degree Registered Nurse — LPN to RN
- Veteran — LPN

Lewis-Clark State College (Lewiston)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)
RN to BSN track
LPN to BSN track

North Idaho College (Coeur d’Alene)

Practical Nursing (PN)
Associate of Science Degree (RN)
Associate Degree Nursing Program — LPN to RN

Northwest Nazarene University (Nampa)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)
Master of Science in Nursing — Leadership and Education
Master of Science in Nursing — APRN, FNP

NCLEX Results

NCLEX First Time Pass Rates are categorized by calendar year and reflect the results of all current Idaho nursing program graduates. The Idaho Board of Nursing encourages you to contact the individual programs directly if you have questions about their NCLEX data. Click HERE for results.

Nurse Apprentice Program

A nurse apprentice is a currently enrolled nursing student who is employed for remuneration in a non-licensed capacity by an Idaho Board of Nursing approved health care agency.

Instructions for Students

Please reference the PDF link for student application/process:

Application for Nurse Apprentice – Student

Instructions for Health Care Agencies

Please reference the PDF link for facility application/process:

Application for Nurse Apprentice – Facility

Out of State/Online Nursing Programs

For information regarding requirements/approval for schools located outside of the state of Idaho, email hp-licensing@dopl.idaho.gov.

Fraudulent Schools

FBI – Operation Nightingale

On January 25, 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (“FBI”) publicly announced Operation Nightingale: a federal investigation and enforcement action against a large-scale scheme to produce fraudulent nursing diplomas and supporting documents. The following schools have been identified as Florida-based nursing education programs involved in this scheme. The federal agents involved in Operation Nightingale advise nursing regulatory bodies to carefully review any license applications associated with graduates of these programs:

Carleen Home Health School II
Ideal Professional Institute
Ideal Professional Institute, Inc.
Jay College of Health LLC
Med-Life Institute – West Palm Beach
Palm Beach School of Nursing
Quisqueya Health Care Academy
Quisqueya School of Nursing
Sacred Heart International Institute Inc.
Siena College of Health II LLC
Siena Education Center LLC
Sigma College
Sigma Institute of Health Careers
Sunshine Academy
Techni-Pro Institute
The Enfimye Institute

The Idaho Board of Nursing (the “Board”) has been diligently and expeditiously working to identify and investigate any Idaho applicants and/or licensees who attended a fraudulent nursing education program. The Board continues its active investigation into this serious matter and will take any actions necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all Idahoans. Employers who identify licensees who attended a nursing education program named in the FBI announcement should submit the licensee’s name, license number and employing agency or organization to the board. Thank you for your assistance with this serious matter.

Unfortunately, the Board cannot provide you with information about the investigation of any particular licensee or any ongoing investigation. If you have any information about a person that you believe may have violated the Idaho Nurse Practice Act, please fill out a complaint form and submit it to the Board as soon as possible. You can access the electronic complaint form by clicking on the following link: https://ibn.boardsofnursing.org/complaint

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Statement on Operation Nightingale

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) applauds the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Justice Department for their important work on Operation Nightingale. The investigation focused on nursing education programs that were allegedly involved in the sale of false and fraudulent nursing education credentials.

With public safety and welfare as a top concern, NCSBN and our member nursing regulatory bodies partnered with federal and state authorities, helping to identify and monitor individuals who allegedly provided these illegitimate transcripts and credentials that could potentially undermine safe patient care.

Nursing regulatory bodies in affected states have been investigating individual cases and are taking appropriate action, in accordance with their state laws and due process, that includes loss of license.

As the world leader in nursing regulatory knowledge, NCSBN is dedicated to protecting the public and will continue to support our member nursing regulatory bodies as they thoroughly investigate each case, taking the necessary actions to ensure public safety and root out the fraud involved in this case. NCSBN is committed to helping our members identify any additional safeguards and solutions that are needed.

This situation speaks to the importance of nursing regulation and the collective duty to protect the public. NCSBN will continue working with all appropriate nursing regulatory bodies, nursing education program providers, accreditation bodies and authorities to detect, investigate and resolve these matters today and into the future.

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)

Registration and Login

PMP Statewide Gateway Integration

Integration of electronic health records (EHR) and Idaho pharmacy Electronic Medical Records (EMR) management systems. Integration is not mandatory. PDMP data is always accessible through the PDMP web portal.

Daily Pharmacy Dispensation Reporting Requirement Applicable to:

Resident and Non-Resident Drug Outlets
Prescriber Drug Outlet
Idaho PDMP Data Registration & Submission Guide

Monthly Prescriber Sales Reporting Requirement – Applicable to:

Wholesale Distributor
Manufacturer
Virtual Manufacturer
FAQ – Manufacturer and Wholesale Drug Distributor Monthly Prescriber Sales Reporting
Prescriber Sales Reporting Form
Email the completed form to pdmp@dopl.idaho.gov

Additional Resources:

Opioid Prescribing Guidelines and the Use of the Idaho Prescription Drug Monitoring Database

Echo Idaho – Use of the Prescription Monitoring Program and Board of Pharmacy Metrics

Questions?

For more information on Diversion or the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program email PDMP@dopl.idaho.gov to inquire.

FAQs

ALL APPLICATIONS

Q. Can I send in my forms electronically?

A. Yes! Please email forms and documents to HP-Licensing@dopl.idaho.gov

Q. How long is the application process?

A. Once the Board of Nursing has received your completed application and all necessary documents your application will move into final review. Final review will take up to 5 business days.

Q. How long can my application remain open?

A. Applications and fees remain valid for one year from the date of submittal.

Q. How do I check my application progress?

A. Go to the Nurse Portal and monitor your progress regularly through the status link.

Q. What is required for a Name Change?

A. Email or upload (PDF preferred) a state issued driver’s license and the impetus (reason) for the name change, such as a Divorce Decree, or Marriage Certificate, or Court Order/Judgment.

Q. How can I best be notified about things that affect my licensure?

A. The Board of Nursing has gone paperless and thus relies on e-mail for communication. Keep your email up to date in the Nurse Portal and sign up for e-Notify via https://www.nursys.com/.

EXAM APPLICATIONS

Q. How do I register for the NCLEX Exam?

A. Visit the Pearson Vue web site at https://www.pearsonvue.com/nclex/

Q. How do I find out my NCLEX results?

A. Examination results, available only from your Board of Nursing, will be emailed to candidates within two (5) business days of taking the examination.

Q. When can I re-test if I failed the NCLEX?

A. Exam applicants are eligible to re-test after 45 days.

FINGERPRINTS

Q. Can I send my fingerprints electronically?

A. Law Enforcement or finger printing stations may use LiveScan to scan fingerprints, but the images must be printed onto a card, (any standard fingerprint card will suffice) and mailed to us.

Q. Where do I send my fingerprints?

A. Mail to: Idaho Board of Nursing, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0061

REINSTATEMENT

Q. Why do I have to be fingerprinted when I reinstate my license?

A. As your nursing license is no longer active, and per Board of Nursing requirements, fingerprints are necessary for new applications. [ID Code 54-1401]

Q. Will I have to retake the NCLEX to reinstate my license back to the active status?

A. No, re-taking of the NCLEX is not required for reinstatement. Fingerprints, employment verification and potential completion of Continued Competence Requirements are part of the application process.

TEMPORARY LICENSES

Q. Can I apply for a temporary license alone?

A. You must apply for a renewable license to be eligible for a temporary license. Cost $25

Q. How do I apply for a temporary license?

A. Log into the Nurse Portal and either apply within your application or apply for a temporary application (do not select a Short-term temporary application as this is conditional).

Q. How do I extend my temporary license?

A. Contact the board HP-Licensing@dopl.idaho.gov

Q. What is required for a graduate license?

A. You must have Approval to Test (ATT for the NCLEX); and this temporary license is only good for 90 days, it is conditional and cannot be extended.

VERIFICATION OF LICENSURE

Q. How do I request verification of my licensure via NURSYS?

A. Go to https://www.nursys.com/Select green box on right; “Nurse License Verification for Endorsement,” follow request instructions, and pay designated fee.

Q. How do I request an official verification of my license in Idaho?

A. Individuals who request that a Verification of Licensure be sent to another Board of Nursing (and were actively licensed in Idaho any time after 1989), must request Nurse License Verification for Endorsement through the NURSYS system. NURSYS is a comprehensive electronic information system that includes nurse licensing and disciplinary information and is maintained by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). The fee for this service is $30.00 due to NCSBN. You may request this online verification at https://www.nursys.com/and will need to provide your credit card information at that time.

Individuals originally licensed prior to 1989 and who did not maintain an active license through 1989 need to first contact the Idaho Board of Nursing. At that time, licensure data is then uploaded to the NURSYS system for future verification of licensure. Then, the Nurse License Verification for Endorsement is available through the NURSYS system.

For states that do not currently participate in the NURSYS Nurse License Verification for Endorsement option (California, Michigan, and Pennsylvania), individuals need to submit the Idaho Board of Nursing Licensure Verification Form. (LINK TO PDF FORM ATTACHED)

Q. How do I request license verification from California?

A. ONLINE RN/APRN – https://www.breeze.ca.gov/, Submit “Request for License Letter,” with fee
MAIL – Attach a check or money order payable to “BRN” and mail to:

California Board of Registered Nursing
Attn: Renewals
Unit PO Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244-2100

ONLINE LPN/LVN: https://bvnpt.ca.gov/consumers/license_verification.shtml
MAIL – Attach check or money order payable to “BVNPT”

California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive – Suite 205
Sacramento, CA 95833-2945

Q. How do I request license verification of Idaho APRN license for another Board?

A. Each State BON has their own form, in general, but we will accept an email with a release and required information.

OTHER TOPICS

Q. What is an acceptable Certification for Advance Practice documentation for the application process?

A. Within the application process, national certifications are accepted from the awarding body, or the applicant (including wall certificate or wallet card – but no screen shots).

Q. What is a compact license and how do I apply?

A. Idaho residents can learn more and apply for a Compact License by visiting https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm.

Q. Where do I find the FAQs for prescriber mandatory checking of controlled substances?

A. PRESCRIBER MANDATORY CHECKING FAQ (link to PDF)

Q. What is needed for Employment Verification?

A. The Employment Verification form is designed for the applicant to complete. Please sign and date the top portion and then send it to the employer for completion and transmittal via email to the Board of Nursing at HP-Licensing@dopl.idaho.gov
Note: If the form does not come from the employer (or 3rd Party), it may be rejected.

Q. What is an acceptable transcript or affidavits of graduation?

A. Transcripts and Affidavits of Graduation must be received by the original institution or a transcript service and sent to the Idaho Board of Nursing either by mail or via email HP-Licensing@dopl.idaho.gov

Q. What are guidelines for reporting practice violations to the Board of Nursing?

A. Nurses who are grossly negligent or reckless in performing nursing functions or who otherwise violate the Nursing Practice Act or Board of Nursing Rules shall be reported to the Board of Nursing.

“Minor incident” means conduct that does not indicate the nurse’s continuing to practice poses a risk of injury or harm to the patient or to another person. Minor incidents need not be reported to the Board of Nursing if all of the following factors are present:

Potential risk of physical, emotional or financial harm or injury to the patient due to the incident is very low; and

The incident is a one-time minor event with no pattern of poor practice; and

The nurse exhibits a conscientious approach to and accountability for his/her practice by following policies/procedures relative to the incident (i.e., notifying supervisor, calling physician, completing an incident report); and

The nurse appears to have the knowledge and skills to practice safely.

The presence of contributing or mitigating circumstances may be taken into consideration. The Board recommends that:

An incident/variance report be completed for all minor incidents-to include a complete description of the incident, patient record number and witnesses; and

the nurse manager maintains the records of minor incidents and document the action taken to correct or remediate the problem; and

Three minor incidents in one year be evaluated by a peer review or administrative committee to determine if a report to the Board of Nursing is Nothing in these Guidelines is intended to prevent or discourage direct reporting to the Board of Nursing.

Q. What are the continuing education requirements for an APRN?

A. Continuing Education Requirements for renewing an APRN license include completing 30 contact hours of continuing education during the renewal period, which shall include 10 contact hours in pharmacology if the nurse has prescriptive authority. Contact hours will be prorated for APRNs whose initial license was issued midway into a renewal period (e.g. a new graduate whose initial license is valid for 1 year is required to attest to 15.0 contact hours of continuing education and 5.0 contact hours in pharmacology-related content).

Fees

Board Fees
	Medication Assistant – Certified (MA-C)	Practical Nurse (PN)	Registered Nurse (RN)	Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Emeritus Application	—	—	—	—
Initial Application	TBD	—	—	$118.25*
International Application	—	$118.25*	$118.25*	—
License by Exam Application	—	$103.25*	$118.25*	—
License by Endorsement Application	—	$138.25*	$138.25*	—
License by Reinstatement Application	—	$153.25*	$153.25*	$153.25*
License Renewal Application	$35.00	$90.00	$90.00	$90.00
New Graduate Temporary License Application	—	—	—	—
Temporary License Application	—	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Expiration Date	Aug 31^st Even Years	Aug 31^st Even Years	Aug 31^st Odd Years	Aug 31st Odd Years

*Denotes that the fingerprint processing fee of $28.25 is included. Fingerprint results are valid for up to 6 months.
Other Fees
Record Verification: $30 (there is no fee for verification of a license if it is being sent to another Board of Nursing)
NCLEX Retest – LPN: $75
NCLEX Retest – RN: $90

Board Members

State Board of Nursing Board Members:

Name	Position	Expiration	Original Appointment
Jennifer Marie Hines-Josephson	RN, Associate Degree	April 1, 2024	April 15, 2016
L. Renee Watson	RN/ MSN	April 1, 2024	April 15, 2016
Laura Stott	RN, Associate Degree	April 1, 2023	September 23, 2019
Kara Mahannah	LPN	April 1, 2024	May 28, 2020
Cindy Hone	Public Member	April 1, 2025	January 11, 2021
Deena R Rauch	DNP, RN	April 1, 2025	October 6, 2021
Kristi L Permann	RN, BSN	April 1, 2025	November 1, 2021
Christine A Main	LPN	April 1, 2027	April 25, 2022
Michelle M Anderson	Advanced Practice	April 1, 2026	June 13, 2023

Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APR) Advisory Committee:

Name	Position	Expiration	Original Appointment
CATHY ARVIDSON, PhD, APRN-CNP	Chair	September 1, 2025	September 1, 2023
HELENE REUSSER, APRN-CNM	APRN-CRNA	September 1, 2025	September 1, 2023
BETTY BROSH SCHOENECKER, APRN-CRNA	APRN-CRNA	September 1, 2025	September 1, 2023
JESSICA GARNER, APRN-CNS	APRN-CNS	September 1, 2025	September 1, 2023
(Vacant)	Public Member	–	–

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