variance or waiver filed by Essence Thomas. Although the petition does not state a specific rule, it appears Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver from Rule 64B9-3.002(3), F.A.C., which states in part, for an applicant ....
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64B9-3.002Qualifications for Examination
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 13, 2024, the Board of Nursing, received a petition for variance or waiver filed by Essence Thomas. Although the petition does not state a specific rule, it appears Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver from subsection 64B9-3.002(3), F.A.C., which states in part, for an applicant writing the examination for practical nurses on the basis of practical nursing education equivalency, a completed Practical Nurse Equivalence (PNEQ) Application Letter or an official certified transcript which sets forth graduation from an approved professional program is required.
A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Amanda Gray, Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3252; MQA.Nursing@flhealth.gov.
Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Nursing within 14 days of publication of this notice.
