D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 17. BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS, AND PROFESSIONALS |
Chapter 17-55. PRACTICAL NURSING |
Section 17-5503. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
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5503.1An applicant who completed an educational program in a foreign country, which program was not approved in accordance with § 5502.1, shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board in accordance with § 504(m) of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.04(m) of the following:
(a)That the applicant's education and training are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter and the Act;
(b)That the applicant successfully completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) examination by submitting a certificate from CGFNS; and
(c)That the applicant has spoken and written competency in English by documenting one of the following:
(1)Graduation from a nursing program where English was the only language of instruction throughout the applicant's inclusive dates of attendance;
(2)Successful completion of the Test of Spoken English (TSE) examination with a passing score of fifty (50);
(3)Successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination with a passing score of six (6.0) overall with a spoken band score of seven (7.0); or
(4)Provide proof that the applicant has completed a total of twelve (12) months of full-time employment in the United States during the two (2) years immediately preceding the date of application.
5503.2If a document required by this chapter is in a language other than English, an applicant shall arrange for its translation into English by a translation service acceptable to the Board and shall submit the translation signed by the translator attesting to its accuracy.