Applications & Requirements
Nursing Licensure Evaluation
Services and Fees
Report
A file number will be assigned and notification will be sent upon receipt of the application.
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Description |
This report identifies institutions attended, dates of attendance, credential(s) earned, and the United States educational equivalent. It also lists individual courses taken and an overall grade point average (where applicable). A coursework evaluation checklist, which identifies areas of training is also included. Please note that evaluation reports may vary, depending on the individual requirements of each state board. |
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Fee |
One official board copy and one applicant copy are included in the report fee.
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List of States |
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Sample |
IERF evaluation reports are issued on special script-safe paper that cannot be altered. |
You can apply for 3 types of licensure:
- Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Additional Service
Photocopying Fee
Please submit a set of photocopies (front and back) of all original documents, including translations. Otherwise, you will be assessed a $20 fee.
Mailing Options
Evaluations are sent via regular mail unless otherwise requested.
You may request:
- Domestic Secure Mailing for $20 per address
- Domestic Next Day Delivery for $35 per address
- International Secure Mailing for $75 per address
If submitting original documents, we recommend that you select either Secure Mailing or Domestic Next Day Delivery (which will have a tracking number) for the return of your academic records. Otherwise your documents will not be returned to you, unless you instruct us in writing to return them via regular mail. IERF accepts no liability related to the loss or damage of documents during mailing.
Payments
- Payment in the form of a check, cashier's check, money order or credit card must accompany all applications, payable to IERF.
- Overseas payments must be in U.S. dollars and drawn on a United States bank. If payment is being made by a bank draft, an additional $15 processing fee is required.
Document Requirements for all States
Mailed DIRECTLY to IERF by the institution(s) of study
Transcript Request Form
For Florida
The Transcript Request Form for Florida (TRF) must be forwarded to your educational institution. This form is also available in Russian and Spanish.
For all other states
The Transcript Request Form for all other states (TRF) must be forwarded to your educational institution. This form is also available in Russian and Spanish.
Official Academic Records
Please note that all records received from the institution(s) of study will become the property of IERF and will not be returned to the applicant.
These must be issued in the original language:
- Transcripts/Mark Sheets/Examination Results indicating courses/subjects, hours of study/units/credits, and grades/marks/examination results.
- Diplomas/Graduation Certificates/Degree Certificates indicating that a degree/qualification has been earned or that a program of study has been completed, if applicable.
Hours of instruction for Theoretical/Practical Training
Please note that all records received from the institution(s) of study will become the property of IERF and will not be returned to the applicant.
These must be submitted for ALL nursing courses (medical, pediatric, etc.), if not provided on the transcript or course descriptions. Please note that Weeks/Months/Years of instruction are NOT acceptable.
Course Descriptions
Please note that all records received from the institution(s) of study will become the property of IERF and will not be returned to the applicant.
Course descriptions for all studies completed by the individual are required. Please be sure that the names of the subjects in the course descriptions match the names of the subjects on the student’s academic records, and appear in the same order. Any discrepancies will delay the evaluation.
Mailed DIRECTLY to IERF by the licensing authority
Please note that all records received from the licensing authority will become the property of IERF and will not be returned to the applicant.
The Licensure Verification Form (LVF) must be forwarded to the licensing authority. This form is also available in Russian and Spanish.
If there is no separate nursing licensure procedure in your home country, please have your school fill out the LVF and mail it to IERF.
Mailed to IERF by the applicant
Please submit clear and eligible photocopies of the front and back of the following documents:
Nursing License/Membership
If you have passed the nursing licensure examination, hold a nursing license, or hold a professional membership in your country of study, please submit copies of all related documents.
Previous IERF Evaluation
If a nursing evaluation was previously completed by IERF, please submit a copy of the original evaluation and checklist.
Additional Academic Records
If the school where you were trained has closed down and the educational records have not been archived at another academic institution, please submit a letter to IERF that explains your case.
Translations
Translations must be submitted for all records not officially issued in English. These include translations for transcripts, diplomas, course syllabi, professional licensure, etc. The translation must be in the same format as the original-language documents, line-by-line, word-for-word, and must be typed.
IERF has negotiated a special discount with University Language Services for our applicants who use their translation services. You can contact them directly through their website to learn more about the discount.
State-Specific Board Requirements
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
The Arkansas State Board of Nursing requires proof of English language proficiency. Please have your TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS/TSE results sent directly to IERF by the examination authorities. Please note that all records received from the examination authorities will become the property of IERF and will not be returned to the applicant.
Vermont State Board of Nursing
The Vermont State Board of Nursing requires the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number (SSN). Please be sure to provide this information in the application. If you do not have a SSN, please note that you will not be able to apply for licensure in the State of Vermont.
Application Procedure
- There are no rush services for Nursing licensure evaluations.
- Copies of all files are forwarded for consultation to a nursing specialist, who is employed by IERF.
- Allow a minimum of 30 business days (6 weeks) from the receipt of all required documentation (and/or fees) for your evaluation to be mailed.
- As required by all Nursing state boards, your evaluation will be addressed and mailed directly to the Board.
Terms and Conditions
Please review the following terms and conditions:
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Advisory
The evaluation reports prepared by IERF are advisory in nature and in no way limit an agency or institution in making its own determination as to the level of education and allocation of credit to be allowed for the foreign credentials. IERF is not liable for consequential damages if the desired equivalency is not recommended.
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Agency Criteria
Any questions concerning specific requirements and procedures for licensure, employment, or admissions criteria should be addressed by the applicant to the appropriate licensing board, agency or institution.
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Altered or Irregular Documents
If forged, altered, or falsified documents are submitted to IERF, the request for evaluation will be immediately cancelled. All documents (original and photocopies) become the property of IERF. No refund will be issued. The information will be made available to the appropriate parties (academic institutions, government agencies, professional organizations and other evaluation services).
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Applicable Law
In the event of any disputes between the applicant and IERF, such disputes shall be governed by California law and shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles County courts.
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Contact
IERF services are conducted solely by regular mail and the internet. Academic records, however, may only be submitted by regular mail or Courier Service.
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Correspondence
Changes to an application must be submitted in writing. Once the evaluation is completed, an applicant has 90 days from the date of issue of the evaluation report within which to raise any questions concerning its content. Thereafter, the file will be closed.
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Damaged or Lost Documents
Original documents submitted by the applicant are returned by a secure mailing service. While every effort is made by IERF to ensure the proper handling of educational documents, IERF accepts no liability related to the loss or damage of documents.
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Limited Liability of Service
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Delay
While every effort will be made to complete the evaluation within the requested timeframe, IERF cannot guarantee processing times and assumes no liability related to the delay of an evaluation report.
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Report
IERF shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages that an applicant may incur if the educational equivalency anticipated by the applicant is not issued as the evaluation report, based on IERF research, may differ from an applicant’s interpretation or that provided by another party. IERF shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the use of the evaluation report. Furthermore, the applicant agrees to reimburse IERF for any and all costs, including legal expenses, which may incur as a result of any claim that the applicant (or anyone having any interest in the applicant’s earnings or services) may make, based on the recommended equivalency.
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Delay
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Reassessment of Equivalencies
IERF bases its evaluation analysis on the best information available to professionals in applied comparative education in the United States at the time when the evaluation is made. When additional information becomes available, IERF reserves the right to reassess educational equivalencies when copies of an evaluation report are requested.
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Re-Evaluation Request
Evaluations based on documents not submitted with the original request are considered to be new evaluations, and a new payment of the fee is required. Requests to change a General Report to a Detail Report (or the reverse) will be subject to the fee applicable to that report. The amount paid for any previous evaluation report is not credited toward the charge for a re-evaluation.
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Refunds
No refunds will be issued once an application has been submitted, even if the applicant disagrees with the evaluation.
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Returned Checks
A check that is returned due to insufficient funds is subject to an additional $30 fee.
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Verification
IERF reserves the right to contact educational and governmental institutions for additional information and/or verification of the authenticity of the credentials submitted, including, but not limited to, sending copies of credentials to the institution.
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Authorization for Release
IERF may release information about an applicant’s status including copies of educational records where these are required by the agency for whom the evaluation is being prepared.
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Refusal of Service
IERF reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
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Information Subject to Change
The information provided by IERF on this website and on the application is subject to change at any time.
Apply
If you are ready to apply, please take advantage of our interactive easy-to-use online application.
You may also download the forms below:
- Application for Nursing Licensure Evaluation
- Transcript Request Form for Florida (also available in Russian and Spanish)
- Transcript Request Form for all other states (also available in Russian and Spanish)
- Licensure Verification Form (also available in Russian and Spanish)
- Credit Card Information form