What constitutes fraud or deceit on a nursing licensure application?

• A. Providing false or misleading information or concealing material facts to obtain or maintain licensure.
• B. Submitting information that is correct.
• C. Filing late but accurate documents.
• D. Asking for a waiver for any requirement.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is honesty and full disclosure in a nursing licensure application. Fraud or deceit means intentionally giving false information or hiding important facts that could affect whether you’re fit to practice. This includes making up details about education or work, or concealing past events the Board would deem relevant—like prior disciplinary actions, criminal history, or other licensing issues. The Board relies on truthful, complete information to assess safety and trustworthiness in professional practice, so misrepresentation or concealment is treated as a serious violation that can lead to denial, revocation, or other disciplinary actions.

Submitting information that is correct is not deception, and submitting late but accurate information isn’t deceitful about the facts themselves. Asking for a waiver for any requirement is typically not about deceiving the Board, though it may be denied if the waiver isn’t permitted; it doesn’t constitute fraud unless it involves misrepresenting facts to avoid a requirement.