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Defines required passing scores for Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse applicants using recognized assessments covering speaking, reading, writing, listening, and overall bands or totals. Requires official documentation sent directly to the Board office or via a Board-approved credential evaluation organization, and excludes scores marked invalid or expired. Specifies the policy’s legal basis and reference resources.","Oklahoma Board of Nursing  \n2501 N. Lincoln Blvd. , Ste. 207  \nOklahoma City, OK 73105  \n(405) 962-1800  \nEnglish Language Testing Scores Policy  \nI. Purpose: To establish minimum English language testing scores for licensure by endorsement of foreign-educated nurses.  \nII. Policy: The following are passing scores for evidence of competence in oral and written English in accordance with Section 343 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act (IRRIRA) of 1996 and O.A.C. §§485:10-7- 2(e )(1),(2) .  \nIII. Registered Nurse applicants for licensure by endorsement educated in foreign countries as defined in O.A.C. §485:10-7-2(e )(1) must submit competence in oral and written English as evidenced by passing scores in the following:  \nA. Occupational English Test (OET) Speaking 360  \nReading 340  \nWriting 350  \nListening 320  \nOR  \nB. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Speaking 7  \nOverall 6.5  \nOR  \nC. Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Testing (TOEFL iBT)  \nSpeaking 4.5  \nReading, Listening, & Writing 3.5  \nOverall 4.5  \nOR  \nD. Michigan English Test (MET)  \nSpeaking 59  \nOverall 58  \nOR  \nE. Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Speaking 76  \nReading, Listening, & Writing 62  \nOverall 55  \nIV. Licensed Practical Nurse applicants for licensure by endorsement educated in foreign countries as defined in O.A.C. §485:10-7-2(e )(2) must submit competence in oral and written English as evidenced by passing scores in the following:  \nA. 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Updated List of Tests and Scores for Foreign Health Care Workers. 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