Endorsement licensure applies to applicants who hold a nursing license in another state.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if certain conditions are met
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (A)

Endorsement licensure is the pathway for a nurse who already holds an active license in another state to become licensed in Florida. The process recognizes existing licensure and uses verification of that license, along with Florida-specific requirements (such as background checks and fees), rather than requiring the applicant to retake the national exam. So, the statement is true because endorsement is specifically designed for applicants who already hold a nursing license in another state. If a nurse’s out-of-state license is active and in good standing and the Florida requirements are met, licensure by endorsement is the route used.