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Requirements
30 contact hours for RNs and 24 for LPNs every renewal period. All applicants must meet the practice requirement of 1,000 hours in the past five years or 400 hours in the past two years, or have completed a refresher course in the past two years.
Renewal of Licensure for Registered Nurses
Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on February 28, May 31, or September 30 of odd years (2009, 2011).
To renew, you must attest that you have completed continuing education (CE) required by the Nursing Rules and Regulations and that you have practiced Nursing at least 1,000 hours in the past five years or 400 hours in the past two years.
Renewal of Licensure for Advanced Practice Nurses
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) licenses expire on February 28, May 31, or September 30 of odd years (2009, 2011).
To renew, you must attest that you have practiced as an Advanced Practice Nurse at least 1,500 hours in the past five years or 600 hours in the past two years. In addition, APN’s who have Prescriptive Authority must attest to completing 10 hours of CE in pharmacology/pharmacotherapeutics in the past two years.
Renewal of Licensure for Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on February 28 of even years (e.g., 2010, 2012).
To renew, you must attest that you have completed continuing education (CE) required by the Nursing Rules and Regulations and that you have practiced Nursing at least 1,000 hours in the past five years or 400 hours in the past two years.
Renewal Audit
A percentage of RN and LPN licensees will be randomly selected for audit of their CE and practice requirements. A percentage of APN licensees will be randomly selected for audit of their collaborative agreements.
Note : Please do not send any CE reporting forms or other CE documentation to the Board office unless you receive an Audit Notice in addition to the renewal notice.
How to Reinstate an Expired License
If you do not renew your license before the expiration date, your license will lapse. It is illegal to practice while your license is expired. There is no “grace period” during which you can renew your license “late.” The entire renewal process – whether you submit your renewal application online or on paper - including the CE – must be completed BEFORE the license lapses. Once the license lapses, you must file an application to reinstate it, and you cannot resume practice until the license becomes “active” again.
For instructions on reinstating your license, see License Reinstatement. The Application for Reinstatement is available from this website or by calling (302) 744-4500.
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