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Alaska Board of Nursing
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Address: |
Robert B. Atwood Building
Anchorage
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99501
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Telephone: |
907-269-8161 |
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907-269-8196
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Web Address: |
http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pnur1.htm
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Web Address: |
http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pnur1.htm
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Fees: |
Licensing Fees
| RN/LPN Fees: |
$ 50.00 Nonrefundable Application Fee
$215.00 Licensing Fee
$ 50.00 Temporary Permit Fee
$ 59.00 Fingerprint Processing Fee |
| ANP/RNA Fees: |
$ 50.00 Nonrefundable Application Fee
$ 75.00 Authorization Fee
$ 50.00 Prescriptive Authority Fee
$ 50.00 Controlled Substances Application Fee
$ 50.00 Temporary Permit Fee |
| Other Fees: |
$ 20.00 Verification of Licensure Fee
$ 5.00 Name Change Fee
$ 5.00 Duplicate License Fee
$ 20.00 Framable Wall Certificate Fee |
Alaska law requires each licensed profession to cover its own regulatory costs. (AS 08.01.065). Source: Click Here
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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).
- 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).
- 30 hours of participation in uncompensated professional activities prescribed under 12 AAC 44.620
- 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).
Source: Click Here
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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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Telephone: |
334-242-4060 |
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Fax: |
334-242-4360
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Web Address: |
http://www.abn.state.al.us/
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Web Address: |
http://www.abn.state.al.us/
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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 |
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2nd Time |
$300.00 |
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3 or more Times |
$600.00 |
| Late Renewal |
$125.00 |
| Temporary permits |
$50.00 |
| Monitoring fee, voluntary disciplinary alternative
program |
Up to 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 |
per day $500.00 |
| Initial approval for advanced practice |
$150.00 |
| Biennial renewal of approval for advanced practice |
$50.00 |
| Inactive License Fee, initial and renewal |
$50.00 |
| Reactivation of inactive license within two years
of inactive status |
$500.00 |
Author: Alabama Board of Nursing
Statutory Authority: Code of Alabama, 1975, § 34-21-24.
Source:
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Requirements: |
How many contact hours of continuing education are required for license renewal for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses?
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.
How many contact hours of continuing education are required for license renewal for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses?
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.
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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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Fax: |
501-686-2714
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Web Address: |
http://www.arsbn.org/
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Web Address: |
http://www.arsbn.org/
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Fees: |
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APN* |
RNP* |
LPN |
| Certificate of Prescriptive Authority, APN |
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$150.00 |
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| Certified Copy of Records |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
| Duplicate License/Cert |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
License/Cert
By Examination |
$75.00 |
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$75.00 |
| License/Cert By Endorsement |
$100.00 |
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$100.00 |
| Original License |
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$100.00* |
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| License by Examination for International Nurses |
$125.00 |
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$125.00 |
| License/Cert Reinstatement (Late renewal penalty) |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
| License/Cert Renewal |
$75.00 |
$40.00* |
$40.00* |
$65.00 |
| License Certification / Verification |
$30.00
(provided for jurisdictions outside the USA) |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
$30.00
(provided for jurisdictions outside the USA) |
| PN Equivalency Examination |
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$115.00 |
| Reinstatement From Inactive Status ** |
$10.00 +
license renewal |
$10.00 + license renewal |
$10.00 + license renewal |
$10.00 +
license renewal |
| Retired Nurse License |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
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$10.00 |
| Temporary Permit |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
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$25.00 |
* Must also hold a valid RN license
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feesched (effective 7/1/2007)
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Requirements: |
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT STANDARDS
- 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:
2-10
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.
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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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| INITIAL EXAM & ENDORSEMENT APPLICATIONS: |
2009 |
| • CNA Exam with Document |
$50.00 |
| • CNA Exam without Document |
$0.00 |
| • CNA Endorsement with Document |
$50.00 |
| • RN/LPN Endorsement |
$150.00 |
| • RN/LPN Exam Fee & Licensure Fee |
$300.00 |
| • RN/LPN Exam Fee - 2nd Time |
$100.00 |
| • RN/LPN Fingerprint Fee |
$50.00 |
| TEMPORARY LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: |
2009 |
| • RN/LPN Temporary License |
$50.00 |
| • RN/LPN Temporary License (48 Hour) |
$50.00 |
| • CNA Temporary Certificate |
$25.00 |
| • NP Temporary Certificate |
$35.00 |
| • CNS Temporary Certificate |
$35.00 |
| RENEWALS: |
2009 |
| • CNA: Every 2 Years With Document |
$50.00 |
| • CNA: Every 2 Years Without Document |
$0.00 |
| • RN/LPN: Every 4 Years |
$160.00 |
| • SCHOOL NURSE: every 3 or 6 years |
$25.00 |
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2009 |
| • RN/LPN |
$150.00 |
| • CNA |
$75.00 |
| LATE FEE: |
2009 |
| • CNA RENEWAL |
$10/yr since last renewed |
| • RN/LPN RENEWAL |
$50/mo not to exceed $200 |
| • PRESCRIBING/DISPENSING |
$35.00 |
Source: Click Here
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California State Board of Registered Nursing
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Address: |
400 R Street, Suite 4030
Sacramento
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CA
95814
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Telephone: |
916-322-3350 |
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Fax: |
916-327-4402
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Web Address: |
http://www.rn.ca.gov/
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Web Address: |
http://www.rn.ca.gov/
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Description |
Fee Amount |
| Registered Nurse Examination Application Fee |
$75.00 |
| Interim Permit |
$30.00 |
| Registered Nurse Endorsement/Reciprocity Fee |
$50.00 |
| Temporary RN License |
$30.00 |
| Manual Fingerprint Card (DOJ and FBI) |
$51.00 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist |
$75.00 |
| Nurse Anesthetist |
$75.00 |
| Nurse-Midwife |
$75.00 |
| Nurse-Midwife Furnishing Number |
$50.00 |
| Nurse Practitioner |
$75.00 |
| Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number |
$50.00 |
| Public Health Nurse |
$75.00 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse |
No Fee |
| Continuing Education Provider |
$200.00 |
Renewal Fees
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Description |
Fee Amount |
| Registered Nurse Renewal Fee (Timely) |
$85.00 |
| Registered Nurse Renewal Fee (Delinquent) |
$122.00 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist Renewal (Timely) |
$50.00 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist Renewal (Delinquent) |
$75.00 |
| Nurse Anesthetist Renewal (Timely) |
$50.00 |
| Nurse Anesthetist Renewal (Delinquent) |
$75.00 |
| Nurse-Midwife Renewal (Timely) |
$50.00 |
| Nurse-Midwife Renewal (Delinquent) |
$75.00 |
| Nurse-Midwife Furnishing Number Renewal (Timely) |
$30.00 |
| Nurse-Midwife Furnishing Number Renewal (Delinquent) |
$45.00 |
| Nurse Practitioner Renewal |
No Fee |
| Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number Renewal (Timely) |
$30.00 |
| Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number Renewal
(Delinquent) |
$45.00 |
| Public Health Nurse Renewal |
No Fee |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Renewal |
No Fee |
| Continuing Education Provider Renewal (Timely) |
$200.00 |
| Continuing Education Provider Renewal (Delinquent) |
$300.00 |
Source: Click
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Requirements: |
Continuing Education
All RNs in the State of California who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education for license renewal. The continuing education course(s) must be taken through a Board approved Continuing Education Provider. Please refer to Continuing Education for License Renewal for additional information.
NOTE: During the first two years immediately following initial licensure in California or other jurisdictions, licensees shall be exempt from completion of the continuing education requirements specified in Title 16, California Code of Regulations Section 1451.
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Colorado Board of Nursing
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Address: |
1560 Broadway
Denver
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CO
80202
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Telephone: |
303-894-2430 |
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Fax: |
303-894-2821
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Web Address: |
http://www.dora.state.co.us/NURSING/
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Web Address: |
http://www.dora.state.co.us/NURSING/
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Fees: |
Initial Licensing fee & Renewal Fees,
| RN & LPN by Exam |
$ 83.00 |
| RN & LPN by Endorsement |
$38.00
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$146.00 |
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Q. Are there continuing education unit (C.E.U.) requirements to maintain inactive licensure or to reactivate an inactive license?
A. No. However, the Board does have continued competency requirements for those whose license has been inactive for two years or longer and want to reactivate. See Board Policy 10-03.
http://www.dora.state.co.us/nursing/policies/10-03.pdf for continued competency requirements.
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Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
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Address: |
410 Capitol Avenue, MS# 13PHO
Hartford
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CT
06134-0328
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Telephone: |
860-509-7603 |
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Fax: |
860-509-8457
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Web Address: |
http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3143&q=388910
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Web Address: |
http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3143&q=388910
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Fees: |
| Initial Application Fee: |
$90.00 |
| Renewal Application Fee: |
$100.00 |
| Reinstatement Fee: |
$90.00 |
Source: Click
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Requirements: |
Health Care Practitioner Renewal Information
Currently, the Department does not have the functionality to allow licensees to renew licenses via the DPH website. Renewal transactions must be completed via U.S. Mail.
All licensees can expect to receive a renewal application approximately | | | |