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Alaska Board of Nursing
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Robert B. Atwood Building
Anchorage
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Web Address: |
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Fees
| RN/LPN Fees: |
$ 50.00 Nonrefundable Application Fee |
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$175.00 Licensing Fee |
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$ 50.00 Temporary Permit Fee |
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$ 59.00 Fingerprint Processing Fee |
| ANP/RNA Fees: |
$ 50.00 Nonrefundable Application Fee |
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$ 60.00 Authorization Fee |
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$ 50.00 Prescriptive Authority Fee |
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$ 50.00 Controlled Substances Application Fee |
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$ 50.00 Temporary Permit Fee |
| Other Fees: |
$ 20.00 Verification of Licensure Fee |
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$ 5.00 Name Change Fee |
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$ 5.00 Duplicate License Fee |
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$ 20.00 Framable Wall Certificate Fee |
Alaska law requires each licensed profession to cover its own regulatory
costs. (AS 08.01.065).
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Requirements
ARNP/RN/LPN two of the following: 1)30 contact hours, 2)30 hours of
professional nursing activities,or 3)320 hours of nursing employment. CNAs 12
contact hours. No more than 10 contact hours can be obtained from a healthcare
facility.
Continued Competency Requirements
Before a license can be renewed, registered and practical nurse licensees
must complete two of the following methods for maintaining continuing competency
(Article 6 of 12 AAC).
1. 30 contact hours of continuing education prescribed under 12 AAC 44.610
(certified by ANCC, ANA, AMA, a nurse practitioner or nurse anesthetist
certifying body or approved by another Board of Nursing).
2. 30 hours of participation in uncompensated professional activities prescribed
under 12 AAC 44.620
3. 320 hours of employment as an RN or LPN prescribed under 12 AAC 44.630.
In lieu of meeting the above requirements, licensees may qualify for alternative
methods of continuing competency pursuant 12 AAC 44.640 (such as
completing a refresher course, taking the NCLEX, or make progress towards a
degree or certificate by completing 2 courses).
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Alabama Board of Nursing
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Address: |
770 Washington Avenue
Montgomery
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AL
35104
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800-656-5318 |
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Fees
The following schedule of fees and charges shall be the schedule of fees and
charges as of January 1, 2009.
| Licensure by examination or endorsement |
$85.00 |
| Biennial renewal of license |
75.00 |
| Reinstatement fee, lapsed license |
125.00 |
| Reinstatement fee, revoked license |
500.00 |
| Reinstatement fee, suspended license |
250.00 |
| Reinstatement fee, advanced practice approval/certification |
50.00 |
| Reinstatement fee, lapsed continuing education provider |
500.00 |
| Late CE Audit Fee |
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| 1st Time |
150.00 |
| 2nd Time |
300.00 |
| 3 or more Times |
600.00 |
| Late Renewal |
125.00 |
| Temporary permits |
50.00 |
| Monitoring fee, voluntary disciplinary alternative program Up to
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1,000.00 |
| Continuing Education Provider Fee, initial and renewal prior to
lapse |
400.00 |
| Certification/Verification of Alabama Licensure |
30.00 |
| Duplicate license cards |
25.00 |
| Consultation visit |
500.00 per day |
| Initial approval for advanced practice |
150.00 |
| Biennial renewal of approval for advanced practice |
50.00 |
| Processing of subpoena |
10.00 |
| Additional approval or change in collaborative practice |
50.00 |
| New Nursing Education Program, Initial Application |
1,500.00 |
| Miscellaneous services |
Up to 100.00 |
| Purchase of Roster |
50.00 set up fee plus .06 per name |
| Group online license verification subscription service |
Up to $2000 per year |
| Copies of Records |
$5.00 search fee plus 0.25 per page |
| Fee to Resend Mail |
25.00 |
| Inactive License Fee, initial and renewal |
50.00 |
| Reactivation of inactive license within two years of inactive status |
500.00 |
| Reactivation of inactive license after two years of inactive status |
150.00 |
| Statutory Bad Check Charge |
Maximum amount allowed by law |
| Continuing Education Registration Fee |
Up to $100.00 per session |
Author: Alabama Board of Nursing
Statutory Authority: Code of Alabama, 1975, § 34-21-24.
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Requirements
RN and LPN
To renew a license on active status to practice nursing in Alabama, registered
nurses and licensed practical nurses must earn 24 contact hours from
Board-approved or Board recognized continuing education provider [Chapter
610-X-4-.08]. If licensed by examination, reinstatement or endorsement during
the earning period the contact hours are prorated. A prorated chart is on the
Board’s web site,
www.abn.alabama.gov.
CRNP, CNM, and CRNA
Beginning October 1, 2002, as a part of the 24 Board-approved or Board
recognized continuing education contact hours for license renewal [610-X-4-.08]:
1. Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNP) and Certified Nurse Midwives
(CNM) with prescriptive authority shall earn six contact hours of pharmacology
content specific to prescriptive practice in the approved area for collaborative
practice.
2. Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) shall meet continuing education requirements
specified for renewal of their registered nurse license.
3. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) shall earn six contact hours
of pharmacology specific to the practice area of anesthesia and the scope of
practice of the CRNA.
4. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed by examination during
the earning period shall earn for the first licensure renewal, four (4) contact
hours of board-provided continuing education related to Board functions, the
Nurse Practice Act, regulations, professional conduct, and accountability.
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Mandatory Course
Nurses (RN and LPN) that are licensed by examination after October 1, 2002, are
required to complete a four contact hour mandatory class: The Role of the
Alabama Board of Nursing: Legal, Ethical and Practice Implications. The class is
now available online.
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Arkansas State Board of Nursing
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Address: |
University Tower Building
Little Rock
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72204-1619
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Telephone: |
501-686-2700 |
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501-686-2714
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Web Address: |
http://www.arsbn.org/
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Fees
Practical Nurses
| Description of Service |
Fee |
| Application Fee (examination or endorsement) |
$85.00 |
| License Fee (examination) |
$102.00 |
| License Fee (endorsement) |
$145.00 |
| Re-Examination |
$85.00 |
| Paid Inactive Status |
$145.00 |
| Renewal Fee |
$145.00 |
| Late Renewal Fee |
$85.00 |
| Document Duplication Fee |
$34.00 |
| Verification of Records |
$34.00 |
| Reinstatement Fee |
$229.00 |
| Temporary License (1) |
$33.00 |
Registered Nurses
| Description of Service |
Fee |
| Application Fee (examination or endorsement) |
$85.00 |
| License Fee (examination) |
$102.00 |
| License Fee (endorsement) |
$145.00 |
| Re-Examination |
$85.00 |
| Paid Inactive Status |
$145.00 |
| Renewal Fee |
$145.00 |
| Late Renewal Fee |
$85.00 |
| Document Duplication Fee |
$34.00 |
| Verification of Records |
$34.00 |
| Reinstatement Fee |
$229.00 |
| Temporary License (1) |
$32.50 |
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Requirements
Standards for Renewal of Active Licensure Status. Licensees who hold an
active nursing license
shall document completion of one of the following during each renewal period:
a. Fifteen (15) practice focused contact hours from a nationally recognized or
state continuing education approval body recognized by the ASBN; or
b. Certification or re-certification during the renewal period by a national
certifying body recognized by the ASBN; or
c. An academic course in nursing or related field; and
d. Provide other evidence as requested by the Board.
e. Effective January 1, 2010, APNs with prescriptive authority shall complete
five (5) contact hours of pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the APN’s
area of certification each biennium prior to license renewal.
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Arizona State Board of Nursing
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Address: |
4747 North 7th Street
Phoenix
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AZ
85014-3655
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Telephone: |
602-771-7800 |
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Fax: |
602-771-7888
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Web Address: |
http://www.azbn.gov/
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Web Address: |
http://www.azbn.gov/
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Fees
| INITIAL EXAM &
ENDORSEMENT APPLICATIONS: |
2010 |
| • CNA Exam with Document |
$50 |
| • CNA Exam without
Document |
$0 |
| • CNA Endorsement with Document |
$50 |
| • RN/LPN
Endorsement |
$150 |
| • RN/LPN Exam Fee & Licensure Fee |
$300 |
| • RN/LPN Exam Fee -
2nd Time |
$100 |
| • RN/LPN Fingerprint Fee |
$50 |
| INITIAL
CERTIFICATIONS: |
2010 |
| • School Nurse |
$75 |
| • Nurse
Practitioner (NP) |
$150 |
| • Nurse Practitioner
Prescribing/Dispensing |
$150 |
| • Clinical Nurse
Specialist (CNS) |
$150 |
| • Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetist (CRNA) with prescribing privileges |
$150 |
| TEMPORARY
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: |
2010 |
| • RN/LPN Temporary License |
$50 |
| • RN/LPN Temporary
License (48 Hour) |
$50 |
| • CNA Temporary Certificate |
$25 |
| • NP Temporary
Certificate |
$35 |
| • CNS Temporary Certificate |
$35 |
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2010 |
| • CNA: Every 2 Years With Document
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$50 |
| • CNA: Every 2
Years Without Document |
$0 |
| • RN/LPN: Every 4 Years |
$160 |
| • SCHOOL NURSE:
every 3 or 6 years |
$25 |
| REINSTATEMENT: |
2010 |
| • RN/LPN
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$150 |
| • CNA |
$75 |
| LATE FEE:
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2010 |
| • CNA RENEWAL |
$10/yr since last renewed |
| • RN/LPN RENEWAL |
$50/mo not to
exceed $200 |
| • PRESCRIBING/DISPENSING |
$35 |
| PUBLIC
INFORMATION: |
2010 |
| • COPY OF NURSE PRACTICE ACT
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$5 |
| • ADVISORY OPINIONS
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$15 |
| • RESOURCE MANUAL |
$35 |
| • DELEGATION
RESOURCE FOLDER |
$5 |
| • TRANSCRIPTS FROM NURSING PROGRAMS
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$25 |
| • VERIFICATIONS:
AP/RN/LPN-(AZ sends to another state) |
$50 |
| • VERIFICATIONS: CNA |
$50 |
| OTHER:
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2010 |
| • FAILURE TO REPORT CHANGE OF ADDRESS
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$25 |
| • COPYING OF
RECORDS |
.50¢/page if > 50
pages |
| • COMPUTERIZED DISKETTES |
$100 |
| • DUPLICATE LICENSE
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$25 |
| • DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE |
$25 |
| • DUPLICATE NP,
CNS, CRNA, SCHOOL NURSE CERTIFICATE |
$25 |
| • NOTARY SERVICES |
$2 |
| • INSUFFICIENT FUND
CHECK |
$50 |
| • REGISTRATION FEE/BOARD CONFERENCES
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$100 |
| • WORKING ON
EXPIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATE |
Refer to Policy |
* As of January 1, 2008, a convenience fee of
$2.00 will be charged for online services. The convenience fee is not charged if
you submit your application by mail or hand deliver the application to the
Arizona State Board of Nursing.
** Fees are non-refundable.
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Requirements
How many Continuing Education hours do I need?
The Board does not require that you have any continuing
education hours to renew your certification. The federal government requires
that CNAs working in long-term care facilities, home health or hospice agencies
have 12 hours of continuing education per year. Your employer may have
additional educational requirements.
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California State Board of Registered Nursing
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Address: |
P.O. Box 944210
Sacramento
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CA
94244-2100
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916-322-3350 |
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916-574-7699
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Web Address: |
http://www.rn.ca.gov/
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Fees
| APPLICATION FEES |
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| DESCRIPTION |
FEE AMOUNT |
| Registered Nurse Examination Application Fee |
$75 |
| Interim Permit |
$30 |
| Registered Nurse Endorsement/Reciprocity Fee |
$50 |
| Temporary RN License |
$30 |
| Manual Fingerprint Card (DOJ and FBI) |
$51 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist |
$75 |
| Nurse Anesthetist |
$75 |
| Nurse-Midwife |
$75 |
| Nurse-Midwife Furnishing Number |
$50 |
| Nurse Practitioner |
$75 |
| Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number |
$50 |
| Public Health Nurse |
$75 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse |
No Fee |
| Continuing Education Provider
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$200 |
| RENEWAL FEES |
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| DESCRIPTION |
FEE AMOUNT |
| Registered Nurse Renewal Fee (Timely) |
$85 |
| Registered Nurse Renewal Fee
(Delinquent) |
$122 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist Renewal (Timely) |
$50 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist Renewal
(Delinquent) |
$75 |
| Nurse Anesthetist Renewal (Timely) |
$50 |
| Nurse Anesthetist Renewal
(Delinquent) |
$75 |
| Nurse-Midwife Renewal (Timely) |
$50 |
| Nurse-Midwife Renewal (Delinquent) |
$75 |
| Nurse-Midwife Furnishing Number Renewal (Timely)
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$30 |
| Nurse-Midwife Furnishing Number
Renewal (Delinquent) |
$45 |
| Nurse Practitioner Renewal |
No Fee |
| Nurse Practitioner Furnishing
Number Renewal (Timely) |
$30 |
| Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number Renewal
(Delinquent) |
$45 |
| Public Health Nurse Renewal |
No Fee |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Renewal |
No Fee |
| Continuing Education Provider
Renewal (Timely) |
$200 |
| Continuing Education Provider Renewal (Delinquent) |
$300 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FEES |
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| DESCRIPTION |
FEE AMOUNT |
| Certified Copy of School Transcript |
$30 |
| Confirmation of License Renewal
Letter |
$2 |
| Copy of Test Results |
$10 |
| Dishonored Check Penalty |
$15 |
| Duplicate License |
$30 |
| ICHP Visa Screen |
$60 |
| Verification of CA RN Licensure |
$60 |
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Requirements
Registered nurses, in the State of California, are required by law (Section
1451, Article 5, of the California Code of Regulations) to complete thirty (30)
hours of continuing education (CE) every two years (in addition to paying the
renewal fee), to maintain an active license. Continuing education courses must
have been completed during the preceding renewal period (when renewing), or
during the preceding two years (when renewing a delinquent or lapsed license, or
going from an inactive to active license). Courses must be taken through a
continuing education provider recognized by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
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Colorado Board of Nursing
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1560 Broadway
Denver
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http://www.dora.state.co.us/nursing/
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LPN |
| Original License by Examination |
$83 |
$83 |
| Original License by Endorsement |
$38 |
$38 |
| Advanced Practice Registry (per type) |
$75 |
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| Prescriptive Authority |
$150 |
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$45 |
| Renewal* |
$139 |
$106 |
| Late Fee (for renewals after the expiration date) |
$15 |
$15 |
| Reinstatement |
$154 |
$121 |
| Retired / Volunteer Nurse (renewable) |
$20 |
$20 |
| Special or Student Permit |
$20 |
$20 |
| Duplicate Computer License |
$5 |
$5 |
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Requirements
| An individual whose professional or practical nursing license
has been inactive or expired for more than two years or who has not practiced
nursing for the two year period preceding application for reinstatement or
endorsement, must demonstrate competency. The Program Director or designee may
accept proof of competency in one of the following ways, or may refer any case
to an Inquiry Panel:
1. Demonstration of the active practice of nursing in another
state, federal facility, or U.S. territory during the two years immediately
preceding the filing of the reinstatement, reactivation or endorsement
application. If the applicant has practiced nursing only for a portion of the
two year period immediately preceding the filing of the application, the Board
may determine on a case by case basis, in its discretion, whether the applicant
has adequately demonstrated continued competency to practice professional or
practical nursing; or
2. Successful completion of remedial or refresher courses
under a restricted license as defined in A, B and C below. "Successfully
complete" means achieving a grade of "C" or better or the equivalent in each
course.
A. The refresher courses must have medical/surgical focus,
must clearly differentiate knowledge and skill level for RNs and LPNs, and
have the following minimum content:
1. Physical Assessment, including (a) Review of all
systems, (b) Adult focus, and (c) History-taking;
2. Medication Administration, including (a) Procedures
and (b) Dosage calculations;
3. Nursing Process, including (a) Assessment, (b)
Diagnosis, (c) Planning, (d) Implementation, and (e) Evaluation;
4. Nursing Skills Update, including (a) Sterile
technique review, (b) Universal precautions, and (3) Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation;
5. Pharmacology, including (a) Major categories only,
(b) Drug interactions, and (c) Patient responses;
6. IV Therapy, including (a) Fluids and electrolytes,
(b) Acid base, (c) Equipment (peripheral, central lines, pumps, PCA,
IVACs), (d) Medication, (e) Blood administration, and (f) Complications;
7. Nursing Knowledge Update, including (a) Anatomy,
physiology, pathophysiology, (b) Pharmacology, (c) Medical/surgical
intervention, (d) Nursing care, (e) Pain management, (f) Oncology, (g)
Immunology (infections, including AIDS), and (h) Major systems: (i)
Cardiac, (ii) Respiratory, (iii) Neurological, (iv) Endocrine
(diabetes), (v) Gastro-intestinal, (vi) and Orthopedic;
8. Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues, including
(a) Documentation, (b) Patient confidentiality, (c) Patient rights, (d)
Nurses rights, (e) Liability and malpractice; and (f) Scope of practice
(Colorado Nurse Practice Act).
B. The number of successfully completed contact hours
required of each individual to demonstrate competency prior to
reinstatement, reactivation or licensure by endorsement will be determined
by the number of years that his or her license has been inactive or expired,
as follows:
| 2-5 years expired/inactive |
Contact Hours: |
80 Theory (including lab) and 80
Clinical |
| 5-10 years expired/inactive |
Contact Hours: |
120 Theory (including lab) and
120 Clinical |
| 10 or more yrs. Expired/inactive |
Contact Hours: |
120 Theory (including lab) and
120 Clinical; and possible additional hours as determined by the
Board on a case-by-case basis. |
C. If an applicant for reinstatement, reactivation or
endorsement enrolls in a remedial or refresher course that is
nontraditional, i.e., a course that does not include a faculty-supervised
teaching/learning component in clinical settings taught concurrently with
theoretical content, the required clinical hours must be procured in a
manner consistent with the requirements of section 3.4 C of the Chapter I,
Board of Nursing Rules.
3. Upon a petition by the licensee, and with due consideration
of the need to protect the public, the Board may accept an alternative method
for establishing competency. It is anticipated that such alternative methods for
establishing competency would be rarely used. The decision to accept an
alternative method for establishing competency shall be at the sole discretion
of the Board.
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District of Columbia Board of Nursing
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717 14th Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington
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