Fees are required for both tests. Applicants have three chances to pass the examinations. A graduate nurse of either program is also eligible to sit for the examination if he or she has not taken the NCLEX. An out-of-state CNA who holds a current certificate and is in good standing in another state may sit for the written examination; the skills test is optional.
These individuals must complete additional training and pass the nurse aide written competency evaluation. QMAs must complete six hours of medication-related training each year to maintain certification. Indiana requires that LPN candidates for initial licensure graduate from an accredited, approved practical nursing program.
Candidates who do not have a high school diploma must submit a copy of their GED scores. Candidates who have held other health career-related licenses or certification such as a CNA or EMT certification must submit copies as part of the application process. Fingerprints are required for a criminal background check. The application process must be completed within one year.
Indiana recognizes three advanced practice roles: clinical nurse specialist , nurse practitioner , and nurse-midwife. CRNAs are recognized in Indiana but not defined as advanced practitioners in the state administrative code.
In all cases, the candidate must hold an RN license. CNMs, NPs, and CNSs who wish to prescribe must apply for prescriptive authority; they must have at least two semester hours of graduate coursework in pharmacology.
Out-of-state-candidates whose qualifying pharmacology coursework was completed more than five years in the past must complete continuing education in pharmacology. Out-of-state practitioners must also provide proof of recent prescriptive experience. APRNs with prescriptive authority are required to have collaborative practice agreements with a physician. A professional-quality head and shoulder photograph is required for licensure as an APRN. CRNAs are authorized to administer anesthesia but are not required to apply for prescriptive authority.
They do not apply to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. There is no fee. Renewal is required to remain active on the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry. Continuing education is not required but there is a renewal fee. In addition, they must maintain national certification, which does require continuing education. As a responsible LPN, it is your duty to keep your license up to date. In fact, if you have a computer and internet connection in your place of work, you can already renew there in minutes!
Make sure that you provide accurate info on the required fields so that your renewal can be processed in minutes. The fees are usually the same even if you applied for the renewal at the office of the Board of Nursing. The renewal application must be postmarked by March 31, to avoid the payment of any late fee.
For renewal applications postmarked after March 31, , a late fee will be assessed for late renewal. Upon completion of the renewal process, your license to practice will be current through March 31, If you have questions regarding your license, you may contact the IPLA at our mailing address, via email, or by phone. On behalf of the Board and the Professional Licensing Agency, we look forward to assisting you. PLA IN.
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