(1) An applicant for APRN licensure by endorsement shall submit to the board:

(a) completed applications for both RN and APRN licensure in Montana;

(b) transcript from an advanced nursing education program, which must be sent to the board directly from the program and must indicate date of completion and degree conferred;

(c) verification of APRN licensure status from all jurisdictions for preceding two years;

(d) verification of current national certification in APRN role and population focus; and

(e) the required fees for APRN licensure by endorsement as specified by ARM 24.159.401.

(2) The board may, on a case-by-case basis, issue a license to an applicant for APRN licensure by endorsement, whose license is under investigation or in disciplinary action of a board in another jurisdiction, or to an applicant who is under investigation for a felony criminal offense.

(3) An applicant for APRN licensure by endorsement in Montana may be granted a temporary APRN permit concurrent with a temporary permit to practice registered nursing, pursuant to ARM 24.159.1221.