Which item is NOT required to be submitted to the Department of Health to be eligible to apply for a nursing license?

• A. Birth certificate
• B. Fingerprints
• C. Background check
• D. Appropriate fees

Answer: (A)

When applying for a nursing license, the Department of Health requires items that verify identity, run a background check, and cover the application costs. A birth certificate isn’t needed as part of the eligibility packet because identity and status are typically verified through other documents such as a government-issued photo ID and the required fingerprints for a background check. The fingerprints are used to obtain a fingerprint-based background check, and the background check itself is mandatory to ensure there are no disqualifying offenses. Fees are also required to process the application. So the item that isn’t required is the birth certificate, while fingerprints, the background check, and the fees are essential.