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Why does my nursing license say inactive?
An inactive license means that the fees have been paid, but the required continuing education has not been met. Practice as a registered nurse in California is not permitted with an inactive license.
How do I keep my nursing license active when not working?
Continuing education credits can be obtained through online courses; select journal articles; online events such as webinars and virtual conferences; and live events, whether just a few hours or several days in length. Consider doing some form of community service throughout your time away from employment.
How do I reinstate my NJ nursing license?
Please contact the New Jersey Board of Nursing’s reactivation staff member Sameerah Bond at (973) 273-8030 for support with this process. You may not practice in the State of New Jersey until your license or certificate has been reactivated.
How do I reactivate my nursing license in Florida?
Licensees requesting to reactivate their license from inactive or retired status are required to pay additional fees and comply with specific continuing education requirements. Please contact the board office at [email protected] to request your reactivation requirements.
How do I change my active nursing license to inactive?
If your license is inactive or expired, you must contact the state board of nursing to renew it. Depending on the rules of your state, you may need to pay a renewal fee, take refresher courses or complete a board-approved reentry program.
How do I renew my lapsed nursing license in Michigan?
Licensees who miss the late renewal period and allow their license to lapse may apply for relicensure.
- completion of 60 hours of approved prelicensure education courses.
- filing of the appropriate relicensure application and fees.
- be of good moral character.
- pass the current license examination.
What do you do if your nursing license expires?
Generally, nursing licenses are valid for two years. If your license is inactive or expired, you must contact the state board of nursing to renew it. Depending on the rules of your state, you may need to pay a renewal fee, take refresher courses or complete a board-approved reentry program.
Do nurses need continuing education?
CEUs are necessary for nurses to remain current on training, proper health care standards and practices. In all but 12 states, RNs must complete a certain number or type of CEU courses to maintain their nursing license. Most states require nurses to earn credits every two years.
What happens if my nursing license expires?
How do I reactivate my NJ medical license?
(To reinstate from Expired status, licensees pay the $175 reinstatement fee, $100 late fee, and full renewal fees for all renewal cycles in which your license was in Expired status. To reinstate from Inactive status you will pay the $175 reinstatement fee and the full renewal fee for the current renewal cycle.)
How do I keep my nursing license active when not working in Florida?
To reactivate a license from an inactive status you can make the request from your online portal, under “Manage My License”.
What happens if I let my nursing license lapse?
Working with an expired nursing license can result in hefty fines, probation or suspension. Generally, nursing licenses are valid for two years. If your license is inactive or expired, you must contact the state board of nursing to renew it.