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May 2022
Licenses Expiring June 30, 2022
Practical Nurse
Link/Reference: https://www.pals.pa.gov/#/page/default
The Department of Safety and Professional Services is announcing a two-week blackout period for initial license applications for 72 license types. This black-out is part of the transition to LicensE, the department’s new self-guided, online platform that is replacing paper-based applications for occupational licenses..
The department will accept no new initial applications for the 72 license types from 12 p.m. on April 29 through 11:59 p.m. on May 15. The black-out period is a critical step to ensuring the successful launch of this new system.
Applications received after 12 p.m. on April 29 will not be processed. Paper applications postmarked after this date will be returned to applicants. Current applications awaiting decisions will be evaluated in the order they were received.
LicensE will launch on May 16, and all initial applicants for the 72 license types will be able to use the new platform. Other licenses (initial applications and renewals) will transition to LicensE in subsequent phases.
Renewals are not included in the blackout, and any license types in active renewal during the blackout window can renew during their entire renewal period. Temporary licenses related to the pandemic are also not included in the blackout.
Link/Reference: https://dsps.wi.gov
Licenses Expiring June 30, 2022
Practical Nurse
Link/Reference: https://www.pals.pa.gov/#/page/default
The Department of Safety and Professional Services is announcing a two-week blackout period for initial license applications for 72 license types. This black-out is part of the transition to LicensE, the department’s new self-guided, online platform that is replacing paper-based applications for occupational licenses.
The department will accept no new initial applications for the 72 license types from 12 p.m. on April 29 through 11:59 p.m. on May 15. The black-out period is a critical step to ensuring the successful launch of this new system.
Applications received after 12 p.m. on April 29 will not be processed. Paper applications postmarked after this date will be returned to applicants. Current applications awaiting decisions will be evaluated in the order they were received.
LicensE will launch on May 16, and all initial applicants for the 72 license types will be able to use the new platform. Other licenses (initial applications and renewals) will transition to LicensE in subsequent phases.
Renewals are not included in the blackout, and any license types in active renewal during the blackout window can renew during their entire renewal period. Temporary licenses related to the pandemic are also not included in the blackout.
Link/Reference: https://dsps.wi.gov
Apr 2022
Governor Ducey Ended COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency
Apr 04, 2022
Effective March 30, 2022, the Arizona Governor’s office ended the state’s COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency. The emergency declaration in part allowed healthcare licensing boards to issue emergency licenses to practice during the pandemic for eligible populations. Because of the ending of the emergency declaration, we will no longer be accepting emergency waiver licenses nor limited licenses for vaccinators.
*All limited licenses for vaccinators expired effective March 30, 2022.
*Emergency nurse waivers which were active between March 1, 2022 and the termination of the emergency declaration on March 30, 2022 do not expire until January 3, 2023. Eligible nurses can continue to practice on the waiver license through that date.
A nurse’s waiver or license status can be verified using the QuickConfirm option at Nursys.com, Arizona’s primary source of verification for RN, LPN, and APRN credential status.
If a nurse who holds a temporary emergency waiver license by endorsement is within the population eligible for the extension and plans to continue to practice in Arizona beyond January 3, 2023, they must apply for permanent licensure by endorsement by October 15, 2022.
If a nurse who holds an emergency waiver license issued upon a previously expired or inactive permanent Arizona RN or LPN license is within the population eligible for the extension and plans to continue to practice in Arizona beyond January 3, 2023, they must apply for and meet renewal requirements for permanent licensure.
Link/Reference: https://www.azbn.gov/news-and-events
Please not that RN & APRN renewal will open April 18, 2022.
Link/Reference: https://dchealth.dc.gov/bon
The July 31, 2022 renewal for the Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses will open in the early part of April so be on the lookout for the postcard and email reminders.
Link/Reference: https://floridasnursing.gov/
Idaho LPN renewal season will start on June 1, 2022, until August 31, 2022.
Link/Reference:https://ibn.idaho.gov/
In addition, nurses who renew their RN, APRN, and FP-APRN license prior to the August 31, 2022 expiration date will have their renewal fee waived. Please note that those renewing late will be charged a late fee in accordance with existing Administrative Rules.
Link/Reference: https://www.idfpr.com/DPR.asp
RN and LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of March 22, 2022 - current date
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between March 22, 2022 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN and ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between March 25, 2022 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/nursing-commission/nurse-licensing
Scheduled Downtime for Tuesday, May 3rd from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM CDT
This site will be down for scheduled maintenance and you will not be able to access the website during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for the patience.
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/arsbn-licensing
Scheduled Downtime for Tuesday, May 3rd from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM MDT
This site will be down for scheduled maintenance and you will not be able to access the website during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for the patience.
Link/Reference: https://ibn.idaho.gov/
Fee increase from $20 to $25
Link/Reference:netce.com
Attention: Notice of scheduled maintenance - Monday, May 2nd from 5-9PM(MST) during this time, the system may be unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Link/Reference: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/nursing/
Licenses Expiring June 30, 2022
Practical Nurse
Link/Reference: https://www.pals.pa.gov/#/page/default
The Department of Safety and Professional Services is announcing a two-week blackout period for initial license applications for 72 license types. This black-out is part of the transition to LicensE, the department’s new self-guided, online platform that is replacing paper-based applications for occupational licenses.
The department will accept no new initial applications for the 72 license types from 12 p.m. on April 29 through 11:59 p.m. on May 15. The black-out period is a critical step to ensuring the successful launch of this new system.
Applications received after 12 p.m. on April 29 will not be processed. Paper applications postmarked after this date will be returned to applicants. Current applications awaiting decisions will be evaluated in the order they were received.
LicensE will launch on May 16, and all initial applicants for the 72 license types will be able to use the new platform. Other licenses (initial applications and renewals) will transition to LicensE in subsequent phases.
Renewals are not included in the blackout, and any license types in active renewal during the blackout window can renew during their entire renewal period. Temporary licenses related to the pandemic are also not included in the blackout.
Link/Reference: https://dsps.wi.gov
Mar 2022
Due to social distancing requirements, KSBN will no longer perform fingerprinting services in the agency effective immediately.
All applicants must submit a fingerprint card, completed 3-page waiver and fee for a crimial background check prior to issuance of license or temporary permit.
Link/Reference: https://ksbn.kansas.gov/
On March 10, 2022, license verification requests previously completed by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) will be completed by Nursys®. Nursys® provides online verification for endorsement to a nurse requesting to practice in another state and anyone who wants to verify a nurse license.
As the BRN is transitioning to Nursys® there will be a short period of time that a verification request can be made through your BreEZe account; however, it is encouraged that this option is not used. It is anticipated that this option will be removed from BreEZe in April 2022.
Link/Reference: https://www.rn.ca.gov/
Registered Nurse
Link/Reference: https://www.pals.pa.gov/#/page/default
Temporary licensed for out-of-state nurses issued during the Declared Public State of Emergency will be extended up to June 30, 2022. If you hold a temporary nursing license and plan to continue practicing in Massachusetts, and have not submitted an application for Permanent Full Licensure, pleas apply for a full license immediately.
Link/Reference: https://manurse.pcshq.com/
Renewal reminders via email started on March 1, 2022.
Link/Reference: https://www.pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp
New Processing Fee - Effective March 15, 2022
A processing fee will be added to any application or document request. This includes any application, pocket card request, or wall certificate request.
Online: The online processing fee is $5.00 | By Mail: If you are mailing in the request with a check, the processing fee is $10.00
Link/Reference: https://sos.ga.gov/georgia-board-nursing
New Processing Fee - Effective March 15, 2022
A processing fee will be added to any application or document request. This includes any application, pocket card request, or wall certificate request.
Online: The online processing fee is $5.00 | By Mail: If you are mailing in the request with a check, the processing fee is $10.00
Link/Reference: https://sos.ga.gov/georgia-board-nursing
Please note that RN and APRN renewal will open April 18, 2022
Link/Reference: https://dchealth.dc.gov/bon
The Governor's Emergency Health Proclamation that allows RNs and APRNs to practice in Louisian with an out-of-state license expires midnight on March 16, 2022. Nurses practicing under the emergency order who do not hold a multistate license should immediately apply for a Disaster Permit to continue practicing in Louisiana.
Link/Reference: http://www.lsbn.state.la.us/
Dear Licensee/Certificate Holder,
On or after April 1, 2022, when you complete your renewal application, you will be required to attest that you have completed an approved implicit bias training course.
Link/Reference: https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
March 23, 2022 - The New Mexico Board of Nursing office is open to the public.
Link/Reference: https://nmbon.sks.com/
Regarding COVID-19: As of April 1, 2022, the Oregon State Board of Nursing will stop issuing emergence authorizations to practice. Any existing emergency authorizations will expire June 30, 2022.
As directed by the Department of Administrative Service, the OSBN offices will reopen to the public on May 2, 2022.
Link/Reference: https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/Pages/index.aspx
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is part of our Test of Competence (ToC), which we use to assess the skills and knowledge of people applying to join our register from overseas, or rejoin our register after a long period aways from the practice.
Northumbria University joins Oxford Brookes University, the University of Northampton and Ulster University as OSCE test centre partners. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will also open a new test centre in the spring, giving candidates even more choice about where to take their test.
Link/Reference: https://www.nmc.org.uk/
NMBI’s annual renewal portal for 2022 closed on Monday, 21 March.
Removal notices are being issued from tomorrow, Thursday, 24 March 2022 to people who were registered with NMBI in 2021 but who did not renew for 2022 or who did not voluntarily remove from the Register.
The process has been approved by the Board under Section 77 of the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011 at its meeting today, Wednesday, 23 March 2022.
Renewal notices were issued to registrants on 25 October 2021 and a Reminder Notice was issued on 17 January 2022.
As the Regulator, NMBI is also sending notifications of removals to all employers, the Minister for Health and the HSE. It is an offence to practise nursing or midwifery if your name is not on the Register.
Link/Reference: https://www.nmbi.ie/Home
Licenses Expiring April 30, 2022 - Registered Nurse
Link/Reference: https://www.pals.pa.gov/#/page/default
RN & LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of March 18, 2022 - current date
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between March 10, 2022 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN, & ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between March 22, 2022 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/nursing-commission/nurse-licensing#heading61741
Feb 2022
Temporary licenses for our-of-state nurses issued during the Declared Public State of Emergency will be extended up to June 30, 2022. If you hold a temporary Nursing License and plan to continue practicing in Massachusetts, and have nit submitted an application for Permanent Full Licensure, please apply for Full License immediately.
Link/Reference: https://manurse.pcshq.com/
CONTACT:
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
2501 N. Lincoln Blvd., Ste. 207
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
US POSTAL DELIVERY:
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
2915 N. Classen Blvd., Ste. 524
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
DOCUMENT DROP OFF: Document deliveries may only occur during agency business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST, excluding state holidays. Upon arrival, call 405.962.1800 and board staff will meet you in the lobby for assistance.
Link/Reference: https://nursing.ok.gov/
RN & LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of February 3, 2022 - current date
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between January 27, 2022 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN & ARNP Reactivation - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between February 3, 2022 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://www.doh.wa.gov/licensespermitsandcertificates/nursingcommission/nurselicensing#heading61743
BCI has informed applicants and the Board that there are delays in BCI processing criminal records checks (CRCs) due to changes in their IT system. BCI and their vendor are working to resolve the issues, but at this time they cannot provide a date when their system will be operating at normal capacity. Please note that BCI sends the Board an electronic CRC result that only indicates whether the applicant has any criminal offenses or not. If there is any offense(s), BCI then sends the Board a CRC report, and the report usually takes more time to be received. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently spoke with Attorney General Dave Yost who agreed that, moving forward, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation would prioritize required background checks for school bus drivers, educators, nurses, and other health care professionals.
Link/Reference: https://nursing.ohio.gov/
Nursing License Renewals will open in early February 2022. Information will be sent to you via email if you validated your email address or via US Mail otherwise.
All nursing licenses in South Carolina expire on April 30th of even years. If your license was originally issued in 2021 and you have a 2022 expiration date, you will renew in 2022 and then your next renewal will be in 2024.
Link/Reference: https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/
RN and LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of February 8, 2022 - current date
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between February 3, 2022 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN, and ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between February 8, 2022 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/nursing-commission/nurse-licensing
Free Suicide Prevention Training is now available for Wyoming Nurses. Find out more at https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/prevention/wivpp/suicide-prevention/wyoming-qpr-initiative/
Link/Reference: https://wsbn.wyo.gov/
Jan 2022
The Nursing Board's office will be closed Monday, January 3, 2022 in light of today's weather emergency.
Link/Reference: https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Temporary licenses for out-of -state nurses issued during the Declared Public State of Emergency will be extended up to June 30, 2022. If you hold a Temporary Nursing License and plan to continue in Massachusetts, and have not submitted an application for Permanent Full Licensure, please apply for a Full License immediately.
Link/Reference: https://manurse.pcshq.com/
RN & LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of January 3, 2022 - current date
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between December 23, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN, & ARNP Reactivation - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between January 3, 2022 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://www.doh.wa.gov/licensespermitsandcertificates/nursingcommission/nurselicensing#heading61743
As the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) prepares to transition to NCSBN, via NURSYS, to process all verification requests, the BRN is no longer able to accept any online verification request or payments. All verification requests and corresponding payments to the BRN can be mailed via the United States Postal Service (USPS) to the BRN. The BRN apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and is working diligently to complete the transition process to NCSBN. The BRN will continue to provide updates on the progress and the transition date as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience.
Link/Reference: https://rn.ca.gov/
Dec 2021
In December, the Bureau of Health Professions Licensure (BHPL) will move from 239 Causeway Street, Boston to 250 Washington Street, Boston. We encourage our stakeholders to continue to access this webpage for the most current information related to the planned relocation.
Beginning Monday, December 6, 2021 the new address for the Bureau of Health Professions Licensure, will be:
Department of Public Health
Bureau of Health Professions Licensure
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
Please note that the Bureau’s main phone number and staff phone numbers in these programs will not change. Additional information will be posted in the coming weeks, including any changes to processes for submitting materials to BHPL or any of its programs. If you have questions about the move, please email your licensing Board or Program.
Link/Reference: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-nursing
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) has this week begun the process of issuing email reminder notices to nurses and midwives who wish to renew their registration for 2022.
The annual renewal process began on 25 October. To date more than 13,500 registrants have taken the opportunity to renew their registration online using the MyNMBI portal. NMBI no longer offers renewals/payments by phone. Recent data shows registrants have been able to complete the online process in an average of seven minutes.
Registrants have until 31 January 2022 to renew registration, but you are being encouraged to do so as soon as possible as processing during peak periods in December and January may take longer.
Link/Reference: https://www.nmbi.ie/Home
December 23, 2021
December 24, 2021
December 27, 2021
December 31, 2021
Link/Reference: https://www.ncbon.com/
In lieu of the governor's memorandum - Closure of non-essential government offices for the next 14 days, the office of the NMI BON will be open from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, Monday to Friday, except for holidays, effective December 6, 2021 to December 19, 2021.
Link/Reference: https://nmibon.info/2021/12/06/governor-memo-temporary-restrictions-to-safeguard-the-cnmi/
RN & LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of November 18, 2021 - current date
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between November 14, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN, & ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between November 17, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://www.doh.wa.gov/licensespermitsandcertificates/nursingcommission/nurselicensing#heading61743
This a reminder that the renewal period ends on December 31 for LPNs, RNs holding multistate licenses, and advanced practice nurses holding multistate licenses issued by other Nurse Licensure Compact states. Nurses in these classes who fail to renew by December 31 will not be legally authorized to practice nursing in the state of Alabama.
Additionally, a large number of licensees remain ineligible to renew, because they have not satisfied the Board’s continuing education (CE) requirements.
For those nurses holding multistate licenses, please be advised that reinstatement of a multistate license requires submission of a new fingerprint background check. This will inevitably lead to delays in processing reinstatement and could cause you to miss several weeks of work. Taking action now is vital.
Link/Reference: https://www.abn.alabama.gov/2021/12/09/attention-alabama-nurses/
Thursday, December 23, 2021 (All day) to Friday, December 24, 2021 (All day)
The Iowa Board of Nursing office will be closed Thursday, December 23rd and Friday, December 24th in observance of the Christmas Day state holidays. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, December 27th.
Link/Reference: https://nursing.iowa.gov/
CHICAGO – Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed the NLC into law on Dec. 6, 2021, making the U.S Virgin Islands the second territory and the 39th jurisdiction to enact the NLC. The compact allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home territory/state and other NLC states.
Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure Chairperson Tanicia Penn, MSN, RN, commented, “Understanding the complexities and challenges with retaining nurses in the Virgin Islands, we believe that this new and exciting opportunity will positively impact our community, our nursing practice and the health care institutions.”
Although the NLC has been enacted in the Virgin Islands, an implementation process must be completed before its residents will be able to apply for a multistate license and before nurses in other NLC states who hold a multistate license will be able to practice there. The implementation date has not been set. Full implementation may take anywhere from six months to one year. Once an implementation date is determined, it will be posted on the Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure website. Currently nurses in the Virgin Islands cannot obtain a multistate license until implementation is completed. Likewise, nurses in other NLC states with a multistate license may not practice in the Virgin Islands until implementation is complete.
Link/Reference: https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm
During this last Legislative session, Assembly Bill 327 passed and will become effective January 1, 2022. All licensee holders (RNs, LPNs, APRNs, CRNAs) must complete one or more courses of instruction that provide at least 2 hours of continuing education (CEs/CEUs) relating to cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is to be completed with EVERY renewal cycle. While CNAs are not mandated to complete this instruction, we do encourage you to do so. Any nurse who submits a renewal application on or after January 1, 2022, will be required to attest that they have completed this requirement to be eligible for license renewal.
Link/Reference: https://nevadanursingboard.org/
Thank you for visiting our website. The North Carolina Board of Nursing office will be closed Tuesday, December 14th beginning at 11:30 am. Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday, December 15th.
Link/Reference: https://www.ncbon.com/
BCI has informed applicants and the Board that there are delays in BCI processing criminal records checks (CRCs) due to changes in their IT system. BCI and their vendor are working to resolve the issues, but at this time they cannot provide a date when their system will be operating at normal capacity. Please note that BCI sends the Board an electronic CRC result that only indicates whether the applicant has any criminal offenses or not. If there is any offense(s), BCI then sends the Board a CRC report, and the report usually takes more time to be received. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently spoke with Attorney General Dave Yost who agreed that, moving forward, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation would prioritize required background checks for school bus drivers, educators, nurses, and other health care professionals.
Link/Reference: https://nursing.ohio.gov/
RN & LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of November 18, 2021 - current date
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between November 14, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN. LPN & ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between November 17, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://www.doh.wa.gov/licensespermitsandcertificates/nursingcommission/nurselicensing
This a reminder that the renewal period ends on December 31 for LPNs, RNs holding multistate licenses, and advanced practice nurses holding multistate licenses issued by other Nurse Licensure Compact states. Our records indicate that you have not yet renewed. As you know, if you fail to renew by December 31, you will not be legally authorized to practice nursing in the state of Alabama.
Additionally, a large number of licensees remain ineligible to renew, because they have not satisfied the Board’s continuing education (CE) requirements
For those of you holding multistate licenses, please be advised that, if you fail to renew by December 31, you will be required to reinstate your license. This will inevitably lead to delays in processing reinstatement and could cause you to miss several weeks of work. You can avoid the new fingerprint background check by renewing on time.
Again, it is vital that you renew by December 31, to preserve your license and your livelihood.
Link/Reference: https://www.abn.alabama.gov/
Licensees of the Board of Registered Nursing with prescribing authority are subject to the e-prescribing requirements established by Assembly Bill (AB) 2789 (Wood, 2018). Beginning January 1, 2022, most prescriptions (including but not limited to prescriptions for controlled substances) issued by a licensed healthcare practitioner to a California pharmacy must be submitted electronically.
Link/Reference: https://rn.ca.gov/
DELPROS Portal Services is currently experiencing intermittent connectivity issues. We are working diligently to resolve the issue.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Link/Reference: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/
Dear License and Certificate Holders,
As you may be aware, on December 4, 2021, a security incident involving the Maryland Department of Health's (MDH) information technology (IT) systems was discovered. Out of an abundance of caution, MDH servers have been taken offline. There is no evidence at this time that any date was compromised. As a result, the Maryland Board of Nursing is not able to access or use of its IT systems and therefore cannot process renewal applications at this time.
Please be advised, however, that pursuant to section 10-226(b) of the State Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, your license or certificate will remain active so long as you submitted an application for renewal to the Board at least two calendar weeks before the end of the 30-day grace period following the expiration date of your license or certificate. For example, the license of licensee with an expiration date of November 28, 2021 has a 30-day grace period that ends on December 28, 2021. The licensee's license will remain active by operation of law so long as the licensee submitted a renewal application to the Board by December 12, 2021, which is two calendar weeks before the end of the licensee's 30-day grace period.
This stay of expiration will continue until the network security incident is resolved and the Board is able to review and process your renewal application.
After the network security incident is resolved, the Board will begin processing renewal applications in the order they were received. If, at that time, your application reflects that you meet minimum qualifications of renewal, then your license or certificate will b renewed and listed as active on the Board's website.
Please note that, if by operation of law, your license or certificate remains active until your renewal applications is processed by the Board, your license or certificate may nevertheless be listed on the Board's website as nonrenewed. This is because to Board's IT systems automatically change the status of a license or certificate to nonrenewed if it is not renewed before the end of the 30-day grace period. Due to the network security incident, the Board is unable to change or update the status of any license or certificate at this time.
Finally, please be advised that your license or certificate will not remain active if you fail to submit a renewal application to the Board at least two calendar weeks before the end of the 30-day grace period following the expiration date of your license or certificate. As always, and especially under these circumstances, all licensees and certificate holders are encouraged to submit their renewal applications to the Board before the scheduled expiration date of their license or certificate.
You are also encouraged to keep a record of the date that you submit(ted) your renewal application, so that you and your employer will have documentation to demonstrate whether you've met the requirements for your license or certificate to remain active under section 10-226(b) of the State Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
The Maryland Department of Health is working diligently to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime, the Board appreciates your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Karen E.B. Evan
Executive Director
Link/Reference: https://mbon.maryland.gov/Documents/mbon-communication-20211217-network-security-event.pdf
The New Mexico Board of Nursing office is open to the public by appointment only.
Link/Reference: https://nmbon.sks.com/
Thanks to Senate Bill 39, which passed during the 2021 Legislative Session, the deadline for nurses and nursing assistants to renew their licenses or certificates on their birthdays will move from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm, effective January 1, 2022. This means that instead of renewing your license or certificate the day before your birthday, you will be able to renew on your actual birthday. Most licensees won't even notice the change, but it should help hundreds of last-minute licensees avoid late fees. Check our License Verification system in 2022 to see your new license expiration date.
Link/Reference: https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/Pages/index.aspx
Nursing License Renewals will open in early February 2022. Information will be sent to you via email if you validated your email address or via US Mail otherwise. All nursing licenses in South Carolina expire on April 30th of even years. If your license was originally issued in 2021 and you have a 2022 expiration date, you will renew in 2022 and then your next renewal will be in 2024.
Link/Reference: https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/
RN & LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of December 10, 2021 - current date
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between December 7, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN & ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between December 12, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://www.doh.wa.gov/licensespermitsandcertificates/nursingcommission/nurselicensing#heading61743
CGFNS International will be closed beginning Friday, December 24 through Monday, January 3 for the holiday season. Regular hours will resume on January 4, 2022. Happy Holidays to All!
Link/Reference: https://www.cgfns.org/
The KSBN offices will be closed on Friday, December 24th and Friday, December 31st, 2021. KSBN wishes you a safe and happy holiday season!
Link/Reference: https://ksbn.kansas.gov/
Due to an emergency, the building will be closed to customers with staff teleworking Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
Link/Reference: https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
In an effort to reduce the use of paper, effective January 1, 2022, licenses issued or renewed will only be sent electronically unless a paper copy of the license is requested during the application or renewal process.
Link/Reference: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-89334_72600_72603_27529_27542---,00.html
Per Governor Sisolak's order, out office is closed Monday, December 27, 2021 due to current road/weather conditions.
Link/Reference: https://nevadanursingboard.org/
Nov 2021
A random audit by license number was conducted after the 2021 renewal period. A total of approximately 1,800+ nurses were randomly selected and mailed a letter to the address on record. Also, we have posted a list of those nurses randomly selected for the 2021 renewal audit on the Board’s website at cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/nursing under Continuing Competency Information. This 2021 renewal audit list will be updated periodically to include status of compliance with the continuing competency renewal requirement. If you check your license status online, you will see that your status is now “CM” – Current, Valid & in Good Standing/Maint. Requirement Due, you may still practice under this status as this means that you were selected for the continuing competency audit. Your status will return to “C” – Current, Valid & in Good Standing once you have been deemed to have satisfied the continuing competency requirement. If you received the audit letter, please return it with documentation of your compliance with the continuing competency requirement. If you do not receive the audit letter but see your name on the list, you are still required to comply with the requirement and submit proof of completion of one of the learning activities, i.e. continuing education (“CE”), etc. or documentation if you meet one of the exemptions. APRNs with prescriptive authority are being audited for thirty (30) hours of CE, of which at least eight (8) hours must be in pharmacology. Please be advised that you must also submit proof of your current national certification as well. If you hold both a current LPN and RN license, you may complete one (1) learning activity option. If you hold both an RN and APRN license you need only complete the 30 hours of CE for the APRN prescriptive authority because your national certification qualifies for an exemption for your RN license. Although you have sixty (60) days upon receipt of notification, we are extending the deadline to submit documentation to show compliance with the continuing competency requirement to December 31, 2021. Any mailed in submissions must be postmarked by that date or you will be considered non-compliant with the continuing competency requirement and your Hawaii nurse license may be disciplined. If you have any questions on the continuing competency learning activity options, we highly recommend that you read through the Continuing Competency Booklet, which can be accessed using this link, https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2013/06/BONCCG-INFO-2017.pdf for more information on the learning activity options and exemptions. Please be advised that you should have already completed a learning activity option between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2021. Please note that one of the conditions to renew your license was to attest that you have completed this requirement. If you did not complete one of the learning activity options or do not qualify for one of the exemptions, then by filing your renewal application, you may have submitted a false attestation of compliance with the continuing competency requirements and your license may be disciplined pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §457-12. Due to the high volume of those selected, please refrain from calling or emailing our office or the Board to check on the status. We will do our best to review and update the list on the Board’s web page.
Link/Reference: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/news-releases/nursing_announcements/
Nurses can log in to https://ebiz.mt.gov/pol/ to complete the renewal process. If you need to update your mailing address, please click the “Address Change” link above.
Link/Reference: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/nursing/
The 2022 annual registration renewal window is now open, and registrants can renew online up to 31 January 2022.
Link/Reference: https://www.nmbi.ie/News/News/Annual-Registration-Renewal-Now-Open
RN and LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of October 20, 2021 - current date
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between October 15, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN and ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between October 20, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://www.doh.wa.gov/licensespermitsandcertificates/nursingcommission/nurselicensing
The board will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021 in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen for normal business hours on Friday November 12th at 8:30am
The Maryland Board of Nursing is experiencing a high volume of calls, so you may hear a busy signal when you call. Please be patient and call back. We have a work-order into Verizon to increase our incoming telephone lines. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may be causing you.
Link/Reference: https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
RN & LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of November 2, 2021 - current date.
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between October 27, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN, and ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received betweenNovember 1, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://www.doh.wa.gov/licensespermitsandcertificates/nursingcommission/nurselicensing#heading61743
Please note that the Board of Nursing office will be temporarily closed and staff will be teleworking. We hope to reopen the office on 12/13/2021. Thank you for your understanding.
Link/Reference: https://nmbon.sks.com/
The Board will be closed on Thursday, November 25, 2021 and Friday, November 26, 2021 in observance of Thanksgiving Day and American Indian Heritage Day. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
Link/Reference: https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
AMR, MYM, & FAN down for maintenance on November 30, 2021 - Annual Membership Renewal, Maintain Your Membership and Find a Nurse will be down for maintenance on Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 5:00 p.m. to Wednesday, Dec.1 at 5:00 a.m. You will not be able to renew your membership, search for a nurse in Find a Nurse, log into your account or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience.
CNO Closure - On Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, CNO staff members will not be available to respond to calls or emails from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. due to corporate activities. As well, our General Inquiry Call Centre will be closed for the whole day. It will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Thank you for your patience.
Link/Reference: https://www.cno.org/
RN & LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of November 18, 2021 - current date.
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between November 14, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN & ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between November 17, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://www.doh.wa.gov/licensespermitsandcertificates/nursingcommission/nurselicensing#heading61743
Friday, December 24 in observance of Christmas Eve
Monday, December 27 legal holiday proclaimed by the Governor
Friday, December 31 in observance of New Year's Eve
Link/Reference: http://www.lsbn.state.la.us/About/NewsEvents.aspx
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) has this week begun the process of issuing email reminder notices to nurses and midwives who wish to renew their registration for 2022.
The annual renewal process began on 25 October. To date more than 13,500 registrants have taken the opportunity to renew their registration online using the MyNMBI portal. NMBI no longer offers renewals/payments by phone. Recent data shows registrants have been able to complete the online process in an average of seven minutes.
Registrants have until 31 January 2022 to renew registration, but you are being encouraged to do so as soon as possible as processing during peak periods in December and January may take longer.
Link/Reference: https://www.nmbi.ie/
RN and LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of November 18, 2021 - current date
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between November 14, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN, and ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between November 17, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://www.doh.wa.gov/licensespermitsandcertificates/nursingcommission/nurselicensing#heading61743
Oct 2021
IDFPR will be relocating its Chicago office to 555 West Monroe St. (5th Floor) this Friday, October 22. All IDFPR phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same after the move is completed. The new office will be open to the public on Monday, October 25. We ask that you please plan accordingly for any Chicago-based in person visits.
Link/Reference: https://www.idfpr.com/
Renewal is ongoing and will end on midnight of October 31, 2021
Lapse of License - A license that is not renewed before 4:30 p.m. on October 31 will lapse at midnight on that date. Working on a lapsed license is a violation of Kentucky Nursing Law and subjects the individual to disciplinary action. If an application is received before midnight on October 31 and an individual answers “No” to the disciplinary and conviction questions, a license MAY be renewed by the next business day. If your license has not been renewed before midnight, Eastern Time, October 31, your license will lapse. You cannot practice as a nurse in Kentucky if your license has lapsed. Thus, it is highly recommended that you apply for renewal early in the renewal period to ensure that your license is renewed and does not lapse.
Nurse Licensure Compact & Kentucky License Renewal - If your primary state of residence (PSOR) is another compact state, you will not be able to renew your Kentucky RN or LPN license. You will have to obtain licensure in the state where you legally reside. Your primary state of residence is “the state of a person’s declared fixed permanent and principal home for legal purposes; domicile.” The only exceptions to this are if you ONLY practice in a military or federal facility or if you do not qualify for a multistate license.
Failure to Renew - If you fail to renew by midnight, Eastern Time, October 31, or you fail to submit all requirements for renewal, you will be required to reinstate your license. Before a license will be reinstated, the applicant for reinstatement must:
Link/Reference: https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland recognises the urgency in processing and progressing all applications and intensive efforts are continuing to speed up the timelines for overseas applicants.
We would like to apologise for the current delays but assure you that additional staff are working on the process, and we are beginning to make progress.
To be fair to all applicants we are dealing with cases chronologically and the oldest cases will be dealt with first.
Please note that due to the current delays, and to assist applicants who have been impacted, NMBI has decided to accept English language test results for applications that were submitted on or before 31/8/21 and had valid minimum scores at the time of application. This means that if an applicant had a valid test score at the time they submitted their application for recognition to NMBI and those test results have expired while they have been waiting for a decision letter, these results will still be accepted by NMBI when the applicant reaches the point of registration. This applies
to all those who submitted their applications via the old paper process, prior to 28 September 2020, as well as those who applied for recognition using MyNMBI between 28 September 2020 and 31 August 2021.
Also please note that due to Covid-19 NMBI will continue to consider all decision letters issued on or after March 2019 valid.
NMBI endeavours to answer all emails but we are asking that you bear with us at the moment as we are receiving very high volumes of email traffic. In order to allow our teams to focus on processing cases we would ask that, if possible, you only email when providing additional information or clarifications.
Thank you for your continued patience.
Link/Reference: https://www.nmbi.ie/Home
Pursuant to Executive Order 21-27, the following license types have been given an additional 30 days to renew their license: Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses - Compact, Advance Practice Registered Nurses, APRN - Compact RNs, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Midwives - Compact RNs. The new expiration date for these license types will be Nov. 30th, 2021. Furthermore, any affiliated Controlled Substance Registrations for these providers will also be granted an additional 30 days to renew.
Link/Reference: https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/indiana-state-board-of-nursing/
Starting November 1, 2021. The Board of Nursing will revert to original operating hours and will be open to the general public as follows Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Link/Reference: https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
If the renewal notice has not arrived with you by 25 October and is not in your Spam or Junk folders, you can contact our customer care centre on 0818 200 116 (open Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm) or email regservices@nmbi.ie and we will send you the details. To help us to deal with your query promptly, please provide your name, Personal Identification Number (PIN) and date of birth.
For the second year the annual registration renewal will be done through our online portal MyNMBI, making the process more streamlined and less paper driven. Over the last year we have introduced a number of changes to ensure the process for the 2022 renewal is as user-friendly as possible.
This year, MyNMBI is mobile enabled, making it more convenient to access the range of services. For the best user experience though we still recommend registrants use a laptop or desktop to renew their registration.
Please note that due to the large number of Registrants who need to renew with NMBI, there may be times when the MyNMBI portal is slower processing details and payment, as a result of a high level of usage at any one time. If you experience this issue, we suggest that you log out and come back to the portal later. Peak usage tends to be in the evenings from 6 to 7pm.
We would like to remind all registrants that we no longer accept renewal payments by phone.
Link/Reference: https://www.nmbi.ie/Home
Find out about the changes
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has today announced that it has awarded contracts to five partners to deliver the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) part of the Test of Competence (ToC) from February 2022 onwards.
The ToC enables professionals trained overseas and those returning to practice after significant time away to demonstrate that they have the skills and knowledge to care for people safely and effectively. In addition to renewing contracts with current OSCE test sites – Oxford Brookes University, the University of Northampton and Ulster University – the NMC has awarded contracts to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northumbria University. This follows a competitive and open bidding process across all four countries of the UK.
Candidates will be able to book their tests from December, and further information on how to do this will be shared at that time.
Link/Reference: https://www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-and-updates/nmc-to-increase-number-of-osce-test-providers/
Sept 2021
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland is currently dealing with a high volume of applications for registration from overseas applicants. This is resulting in delays, for which we apologise.
Due to these delays, and to assist applicants who have been impacted, NMBI has decided to accept all valid English language test results which were obtained prior to 31 August 2021 and were valid at the point of application for recognition, even those which have since expired.
This means that if an applicant had a valid test score at the time they submitted their application for recognition to NMBI and those test results have expired while they have been waiting for a decision letter, these results will still be accepted by NMBI when the applicant reaches the point of registration.
This applies to all those who submitted their applications via the old paper process, prior to 28 September 2020, as well as those who applied for recognition using MyNMBI between 28 September 2020 and 31 August 2021.
All prospective applicants should note that the current requirement is that they must provide evidence of English language competency at the point of applying for registration, rather than when they begin the NMBI process and apply for recognition.
NMBI has now allocated additional resources to the processing of overseas applications, and it is hoped that this will help improve the situation.
Thank you for your patience.
Link/Reference: https://www.nmbi.ie/Home
Registered Nurse
Link/Reference: https://www.pals.pa.gov/#/page/default
As we all know, this is a renewal year for licensed practical nurse (LPNs), registered nurse (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurse (APRNs) to expire on September 30, 2021. Due to the latest surge of this covid-19 pandemic, the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners (GBNE) has approved an extension for renewals, however in observation of a Government of Guam holiday on December 31, 2021, the approved extension will be Dcember 30, 2021.
Link/Reference: https://guamnursing.org/gbne/gbne-license-renewal-extension
RN and LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of August 26, 2021 - current date
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between August 25, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN, and ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between August 26, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://www.doh.wa.gov/licensespermitsandcertificates/nursingcommission/nurselicensing#heading61743
Upcoming Maintenance: maintenance scheduled for Saturday, September 25th.
Estimated downtime: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm HST
Link/Reference: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
NNAS is currently experiencing a high volume of applications which have become ready for review within a short time period. This may be causing delays for some applicants. While NNAS’ goal is to issue 95% of Advisory Reports within 12 weeks of the last document being received, we anticipate a small number of applicants may find it will take a bit longer for their Advisory Report to be issued. That said, we are anticipating that this situation will be relatively short-lived.
The Assessment Team has put in place strategies that are effectively managing the situation. NNAS is closely monitoring the timelines to ensure that as many Advisory Reports are issued with the 12-week goal as possible.
If your application is exceeding the 12 week timeframe, we suggest that you monitor the status of your application in NNAS’ applicant portal on a regular basis.
NNAS has extended the expiry date until December 20, 2021 for all applications that were to expire on or before December 20, 2021. NNAS continues to monitor the situation and will be responding to changing circumstances as new information emerges. Applicants whose applications expire after December 20, 2021 will not be affected by this change.
NNAS is currently experiencing delays in the mail room. This may take up to two weeks for documents to be uploaded into your applicant portal. This delay will not impact the time it takes to review your application as the date entered will reflect the date the documents were received.
Link/Reference: https://www.nnas.ca/
Licenses Expiring October 31, 2021 - Registered Nurse
Link/Reference: https://www.pals.pa.gov/#/page/default
Due to a significant increase in emergency courtesy license applications from nurses responding to the COVID surge, we are currently unable to return phone calls and emails. Please submit your request to License@Alaska.Gov, and you will receive a response from a member of our customer service team as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work diligently to process all applications.
Link/Reference: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofNursing.aspx
Pursuant to the authority in O.C.G.A. T. 43, Ch. 26 and consistent with the Governor’s Executive Order for a State of Emergency for Continued COVID-19 Economic Recovery, the Georgia Board of Nursing authorizes staff to review applications for temporary permits and to issue temporary permits to licensed practical nurses, registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses who have an active, unencumbered license in any other U.S. jurisdiction who are entering into the state to respond to the declared emergency. An unencumbered license means a license that is not currently on probation, monitoring, suspension, and/or does not have any other type of limitation including current participation in an alternative to discipline program. Additionally, Georgia is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Any LPN or RN with a multistate license from another NLC jurisdiction may practice in Georgia using their multistate privilege.
* The Governor has extended the State of Emergency to October 28, 2021. These temporary permits now have an expiration date of November 27, 2021.
Temporary Permits for Nurses with Lapsed or Inactive License
This temporary permit is issued in response to the Governor’s declaration of a Public Health State of Emergency for the sole purpose of administering the COVID-19 vaccine to practitioners who held a license issued by the Georgia Board of Nursing that has become lapsed or inactive within the five years prior to 22 January 2021.
*The Governor has extended the State of Emergency to October 28, 2021. These temporary permits now have an expiration date of December 27, 2021.
Link/Reference: https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/45
NNAS has extended the application expiry date to Dec 20/21 for all applications that would have expired before that date. Due to the high volume of applications becoming ready for review, it may take longer to issue some Advisory Reports. We apologize for the delay. Please check the News and Events section for more information.
Link/Reference: https://www.nnas.ca/
Now available for nursing licensees and employers. LLR is happy to announce the launch of LLR Bulk License Verification, a paid service meant to aid employers and other organizations in managing large numbers of licenses. Conceived as a supplement to LLR licensee lookup, LLR Bulk License Verification accepts list of Nursing licenses and produces a report indicating each licensee's current status and expiration.
Link/Reference: https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/
The Vermont Nurse Licensure Compact will be effective February 1, 2022.
Link/Reference: https://sos.vermont.gov/nursing/
RN & LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of September 16, 2021 - current date.
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between September 14, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN & ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between September 16, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://www.doh.wa.gov/licensespermitsandcertificates/nursingcommission/nurselicensing#heading61743
NNAS has extended the application expiry date to Dec 20/21 for all applications that would have expired before that date.
NNAS corporate offices will be closed Monday, October 11, 2021. Applicant Support will remain open. Happy Thanksgiving!
Link/Reference: https://www.nnas.ca/
If RNs and APRNs do not renew by October 31, 2021, your license will lapse, and you cannot work as nurses if your license has lapsed.
ATTENTION APRNs: You must renew BOTH your RN and APRN licenses. These are two separate renewal applications and you must complete them both.
If RNs and APRNs do not intend to work as a nurse and do not want to renew, please place your license on “inactive” status.
Link/Reference: https://nursing.ohio.gov/licensing-certification-ce/
Aug 2021
Online Renewal and Initial application services have been restored. The Board apologizes for the inconvenience.
Link/Reference:
https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
The Nevada Nursing portal will be down for a scheduled maintenance on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM PDT.
Link/Reference: https://nevadanursingboard.org/
RN & LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of July 21, 2021 - current date
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between July 6, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN, & ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between July 23, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference:
https://www.doh.wa.gov/licensespermitsandcertificates/nursingcommission/nurselicensing#heading61743
We’re pleased to announce that from today the first candidates will begin taking the NMC’s new Test of Competence (ToC). The test enables professionals trained outside the UK and those returning to practice to demonstrate they have the right skills and knowledge to join the NMC’s register.
Changes to the ToC will see the Computer Based Test (CBT) split into two parts covering numeracy and nursing or midwifery theory. The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) will assess additional skills as well as the candidate’s values and behaviours, and evidence-based practice.
The new test reflects our world-class future nurse and future midwife education standards that set out what nursing and midwifery professionals need to know, understand and be able to do when they join our register. It will ensure that no matter where in the world professionals are trained, people receiving care can be assured that they’ll receive the same high standard of care.
Link/Reference: https://www.nmc.org.uk/news/
CHICAGO – Gov. Mike DeWine signed the NLC into law in the state of Ohio on July 1, 2021. Ohio is the 38th jurisdiction to have enacted the NLC. The compact allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both the primary state of residence and other NLC jurisdictions.
Bill sponsor, Sen. Kristina Roegner said, “There is potentially no greater incentive for nurses to move to the Buckeye State than interstate compacts that expand the flexibility and value of their professional licenses. With the governor's signature, nurses can have confidence that there is opportunity in Ohio that they may not be able to find in other states."
The NLC will be implemented in Ohio on Jan 1, 2023. Starting on this date, Ohio residents will be able to apply for a multistate license and nurses residing in other states who hold a multistate license will be able to begin practicing in Ohio.
Licensure requirements are uniform across NLC states, so nurses who are issued a multistate license have met the same requirements, which include a federal and state criminal background check.
The NLC also enables nurses to provide telehealth nursing services to patients located in other NLC jurisdictions without having to obtain additional licenses. In the event of a disaster, nurses from compact states can easily respond to supply vital services. Additionally, many nurses, including primary care nurses, case managers, transport nurses, school and hospice nurses, among many others, needs to routinely cross state boundaries to provide the public with access to nursing services, and a multistate license facilitates this process.
Link/Reference: https://www.ncsbn.org/16004.htm
Executive Order 20-64 (Extending certain executive orders relating to the Covid-19 pandemic) expired on January 26, 2021. If your Kansas nursing license had a normal expiration date of March 31, 2020 through July 31, 2021 and you have NOT renewed it yet, you need to renew it by August 28, 2021. Any nursing licenses that have the normal expiration dates of March 31, 2020 through July 31, 2021 and have not been renewed have an expiration date of August 28, 2021 because of the expiration extension due to the Executive Order. Any of these licenses that are NOT renewed by August 28, 2021 will lapse at11:59 pm on August 28, 2021. A nurse with a lapsed Kansas nursing license cannot work until the license is reinstated.
Link/Reference: https://ksbn.kansas.gov/
LPN, RN, SANE, and APRN – Renew your license between September 15 – October 31.
Nurse licensure and SANE credential renewal occurs every year between September 15 – October 31. Check back during that time period for more information on licensure/credential renewal.
Link/Reference: https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
Due to the high volume of applications becoming ready for review, it may take longer to issue some Advisory Reports. We apologize for the delay.
Link/Reference: https://www.nnas.ca/
RN & LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of August 4, 2021 - current date
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between August 5, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN & ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between August 10, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies. - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between August 10, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://www.doh.wa.gov/licensespermitsandcertificates/nursingcommission/nurselicensing#heading61743
RN Renewals for the 2021 licensing year will proceed normally. The renewal period opens September 1, 2021 and closes October 31, 2021. Some individuals have reported receiving E-Notify messages regarding renewing your RN license - these are automatically sent by Nursys 30, 60, and 90 days prior to the renewal deadline, and may arrive before the renewal period has started.
Link/Reference: https://wvrnboard.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
The New Mexico Board of Nursing will be opening its office to the public on an appointment based system. Office hours will be from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Appointments can be made online. Please complete the web from to request an appointment. You will receive an email confirming that your requested time is available or offering a alternative time if your requested time is not available.
Link/Reference: https://nmbon.sks.com/initial-exam.aspx
Friday, August 27, 2021, the Board will be closed to customers until 10:00 A.M. to ensure the safety of the general public during construction in the entrance to the office.
Online Renewal and Initial application services are now available. The Board apologizes for the inconvenience.
Link/Reference: https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
NNAS has extended the application expiry date all applications expiring before Sept 30/21 to Sept 30/21.
Due to the high volume of applications becoming ready for review, it may take longer to issue some Advisory Reports. We apologize for the delay.
CNO’s online services are unavailable from 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 24 until 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 30. while they upgrade their online system. During this time, you won’t be able to start or update your online application with CNO.
Link/Reference: https://www.nnas.ca/
RN & LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of August 26, 2021 - current date
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between August 25, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN & ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between August 26, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://www.doh.wa.gov/licensespermitsandcertificates/nursingcommission/nurselicensing#heading61743
RN Renewals for the 2021 licensing year will proceed normally. The renewal period opens September 1, 2021 and closes October 31, 2021. Some individuals have reported receiving E-Notify messages regarding renewing your RN license - these are automatically sent by Nursys 30, 60, and 90 days prior to the renewal deadline, and may arrive before the renewal period has started.
Per Executive Order, the Continuing Education requirements have been waived for this renewal period (ending 10/31/2021). CE will be required for the 2022 renewal year.
Link/Reference: https://wvrnboard.wv.gov/licensing/Pages/default.aspx
July 2021
If you did NOT renew your Hawaii nurse license by midnight HST (Hawaiian Standard Time), June 30, 2021, your Hawaii nurse license expired and is forfeited. You may NOT practice nursing under this license until it is restored.
RNs and LPNs have until June 30, 2023 to restore your license.
APRNs have until December 31, 2021 to restore your license.
Link/Reference: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/
RN & LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of: July 6, 2021 - current date
RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between: June 25, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN & ARNP Reactivations - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between: July 2, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Link/Reference: https://www.doh.wa.gov/licensespermitsandcertificates/nursingcommission/nurselicensing#heading61743
On July 1, 2021, Gov. Tom Wolf signed SB 115 into law, which will begin the process of adding Pennsylvania to the Nurse License Compact (NLC). The NLC allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both the primary state of residence and other NLC jurisdictions.
Now that the NLC has been enacted, the next step is for the legislation to be implemented. Pennsylvania residents will not be able to apply for a multistate license, and nurses in other NLC states who hold a multistate license will not be able to practice in Pennsylvania, until after the implementation process has been completed. That process takes many months. An implementation date will be posted on the Board's website once it is determined.
Link/Reference: https://nursecompact.com/stay-informed.htm
June 2021
Effective Monday, June 14, 2021, the District of Columbia Department of Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) will no longer accept paper applications for a health professional license. Any application received after this date will be returned to the applicant, along with any attached payment. Any healthcare provider applying for a new health professional license, or to renew1, reinstate, or reactivate an existing license, must do so by going to the below link and submitting an online application. All users are strongly encouraged to review the instructions prior to beginning the process. The way information is submitted within the application is how your certificate of registration will read. The applicant will receive the license via the email address provided at registration. All applicants must complete every section of the application and submit all required supporting documents. Failure to provide relevant information will delay the application processing time. You must upload your documents during the application process. For Non-SSN Applicants\ Non-SSN Applicants will have to submit a Notarized Affidavit along with the application. The applicant has to provide SSN within 90 days to the board. Applicants may not be able to renew their license until they have provided valid Social Security Number to the board. For the renewal, the applicant will need to first register in the new licensure system. The Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Act of 2000, Act 13-559, requires that the Department of Health now collect and maintain Social Security Numbers for all licensees. The SSN will not be made available to the public, but if not provided, the application will be placed on hold. Link/Reference: https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/149382
The agency is aware that temporary nursing permits issued under the COVID-19 state of emergency have been improperly lapsed. The state of emergency was scheduled to end on May 30, 2021. On May 28, 2021, Governor Kemp signed an executive order extending the state of emergency to June 29, 2021. Unfortunately, due to the late notice of the renewal of the state of emergency and the Memorial Day holiday closures, the notice to extend the permit dates was not received by NURSYS in time to prevent the automated lapse within the system.
We regret any inconvenience this has caused Georgia nurses and nurse employers and would like to clarify that in the eyes of the State, nurses that held a temporary permit issued due to the state of emergency, which was incorrectly lapsed due to the late renewal of the executive order, are still permitted to work within the state while the permits are put back in place within the system.
The Office of Secretary of State
Link/Reference: https://sos.ga.gov/
The LSBN office is now fully open to the public. Masks are only required if a person has not been fully vaccinated.
Link/Reference: http://www.lsbn.state.la.us/About/NewsEvents/tabid/114/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/355/LSBN-Office-Is-Fully-Open-to-The-Public.aspx
Application documents received prior to the date noted below are currently in the initial stage of processing. The timeframe for the review and evaluation of these materials varies. Applications with education from outside the U.S. usually require a lengthier review process. All applicants should allow an additional 6-8 weeks for review after this date before submitting a Contact Us Form to request a status update, as contacting us earlier will delay processing. We cannot provide the status of a licensure application by phone. We thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Link/Reference: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/
Ohio will lift its health orders on June 2, 2021, but the Governor’s declared State of Emergency in Ohio is not expected to be terminated on that date. When both Ohio and the federal government declare the emergency over, then the ORC 4723.32(G)(7) exemption will no longer be applicable.
For the duration of the state or federal declaration of emergency, the Ohio Board of Nursing will continue to recognize ORC Section 4723.32(G)(7) as in effect for purposes of authorizing nurses who hold an active, valid license in another state to practice in Ohio without an Ohio nursing license for the duration of any declared disaster of this type for the duration of the current COVID-19 declared emergency. The Board further considers this statute to be applicable only to nurses who do not hold licensure in Ohio, whether that nursing license be active or inactive.
Link/Reference: https://nursing.ohio.gov/
In anticipation of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) facilities fully opening sometime in July of 2021, the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) will OPEN to serve its constituents beginning June 14th with limited in-person hours of operational and services to the public.
TEMPORARY CONSTRAINTS:
OPEN to the Public on...…..………..………………………….June 14, 2021
Work DAYS….………………….…..…….……………………..Monday through Thursday
Hours of Operations…………………………………………….09:00 am – 04:00 pm
Link/Reference: https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Application documents received prior to the date noted below are currently in the initial stage of processing. The timeframe for the review and evaluation of these materials varies. Applications with education from outside the U.S. usually require a lengthier review process. All applicants should allow an additional 6-8 weeks for review after this date before submitting a Contact Us Form to request a status update, as contacting us earlier will delay processing. We cannot provide the status of a licensure application by phone. We thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Link/Reference: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof
CHICAGO – Gov. Phil Scott signed the NLC into law in the state of Vermont on June 7, 2021. The compact allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both the primary state of residence and other NLC jurisdictions.
Vermont is the 36th jurisdiction to have enacted the NLC. The NLC will be implemented in Vermont on Feb. 1, 2022. Starting on this date, Vermont residents will be able to apply for a multistate license and nurses residing in other states who hold a multistate license will be able to begin practicing in Vermont.
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The Office of Professional Regulation is grateful to the Vermont legislators and Governor Scott for their support and passage of the Nursing Licensure Compact bill. We are appreciative of the involvement and endorsement of the Board of Nursing, Vermont Professional Nursing Organizations and nursing leaders that resulted in this achievement,” commented Lauren Hibbert, JD, director of the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation.
Shiela Boni, MSN, RN, executive officer of the Vermont State Board of Nursing, adds, “We look forward to partnering with the other compact states in our shared mission to protect public safety while providing mobility to Vermont nurses, as well as nurses across the nation, who are seeking the lifestyle and collaborative practice environment that Vermont offers.”
Licensure requirements are uniform across NLC states, so nurses who are issued a multistate license have met the same requirements, which include a federal and state criminal background check.
The NLC also enables nurses to provide telehealth nursing services to patients located in other NLC jurisdictions without having to obtain additional licenses. In the event of a disaster, nurses from compact states can easily respond to supply vital services. Additionally, many nurses, including primary care nurses, case managers, transport nurses, school and hospice nurses, among many others, needs to routinely cross state boundaries to provide the public with access to nursing services, and a multistate license facilitates this process.
Link/Reference: https://www.ncsbn.org/
Please note that as per a revised Executive Order issued by the Governor on June 15, 2021: Effective immediately, all licenses and certificates that would otherwise expire prior to August 15, 2021 are extended until 11:59 p.m. on August 15, 2021, after which time the license or certificate will expire unless renewed prior to that date.
To accommodate the anticipated volume of additional renewal applications by those who have postponed renewing their licenses and certificates, the Board will permit licensees and certificate holders to submit their renewal applications electronically, even if you are submitting your renewal application more than 30 days after it was originally scheduled to expire.
If you have elected to postpone renewing your license or certificate in accordance with the Governor's previous temporary extension, then you are strongly encouraged to submit a renewal application online as soon as possible, and, at a minimum, at least 30 days prior to the August 15, 2021 deadline.
Link/Reference: https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
The NH COVID-19 State of Emergency expires on June 12, 2021 at 12:01 AM. The OPLC is no longer accepting applications for COVID-19 Emergency Licenses. All COVID-19 Emergency Licenses issued prior to June 12, 2021 will expire with the expiration of the COVID-State of Emergency. All healthcare COVID-19 emergency licenses will be converted to a temporary license that will be valid for a period not to exceed 120 days (October 20, 2021) from June 12, 2021.
Link/Reference: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/professional-licensing
The NH COVID-19 State of Emergency expires on June 12, 2021 at 12:01 AM. The OPLC is no longer accepting applications for COVID-19 Emergency Licenses. All COVID-19 Emergency Licenses issued prior to June 12, 2021 will expire with the expiration of the COVID-State of Emergency. All healthcare COVID-19 emergency licenses will be converted to a temporary license that will be valid for a period not to exceed 120 days (October 20, 2021) from June 12, 2021.
Link/Reference: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/professional-licensing
The NH COVID-19 State of Emergency expires on June 12, 2021 at 12:01 AM. The OPLC is no longer accepting applications for COVID-19 Emergency Licenses. All COVID-19 Emergency Licenses issued prior to June 12, 2021 will expire with the expiration of the COVID-State of Emergency. All healthcare COVID-19 emergency licenses will be converted to a temporary license that will be valid for a period not to exceed 120 days (October 20, 2021) from June 12, 2021.
Link/Reference: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/professional-licensing
May 2021
(1) RN and LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of: May 7, 2021 - current date.
(2) RN or LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between: May 5, 2021 - current date
(3) RN, LPN and ARNP Reactivation - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between: May 7, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient in requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
5/19/2021
April 2021
Due to scheduled maintenance, the online licensing service of Maine State Board of Nursing will be unavailable for two hours on April 17 starting at 10PM.
SOURCE: https://bit.ly/3sfM7z0
4/17/2021
As part of the response efforts to the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID- 19), State Surgeon General Dr. Scott A. Rivkees issued Emergency Order 21-001 extending the licensure renewal expiration date until June 30, 2021 for any professional license issued by the Department with upcoming licensure renewal deadlines.
(1) The license expiration date for Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurses expiring April 30, 2021 is extended to June 30, 2021.
(2) The license expiration date for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses expiring April 30, 2021 is extended to June 30, 2021.
(3) The license expiration date for Registered Nurses expiring April 30, 2021 is extended to June 30, 2021.
(4) The license expiration date for Certified Nurse Assistants expiring May 31, 2021 is extended to June 30, 2021.
SOURCE: https://bit.ly/3mINmFA
4/16/2021
March 2021
Gov. Lourdes "Lou" Leon Guerrero signed the NLC into law on March 5, 2021, making Guam the first U.S. territory to enact the NLC. The compact allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home territory/state and other NLC states. There are currently 35 states that have enacted the NLC.
Guam’s entry into the NLC will enable nurses holding an active, unencumbered multistate license to practice in Guam to assist with the nursing shortage. Residents of Guam will not be able to obtain a multistate license until the NLC is fully implemented in 2022.
The governor has issued an order modifying the previous order regarding the extension of licenses, permits, and certifications. According to this new order, the temporary extension of licenses, permits, and certifications as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will now end on June 30, 2021.
All licenses and certificate holders who have not yet renewed their licenses or certificates based on the previous executive order should do so at their earliest convenience and, at a minimum, at least 30 days before June 30, 2021 deadline, so that there is sufficient time to process the renewals.
The Kansas State Board of Nursing announced the Nurse License Renewal Schedule from March 31, 2021 to August 31, 2021.
Some services on www.idfpr.com will be unavailable during a major systems update from Friday March 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM until Monday March 29, 2021 at 8:30 AM.
RN or LPN by Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of March 9, 2021 - current date
RN or LPN Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between: March 5, 2021 - current date
If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN and ARNP Reactivation - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between March 5, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Renewal applications are typically opened 30-60 days prior to expiration dates. Please make sure to allow enough time for processing
Starting March 2, 2021, the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) will be upgrading to a new phone system for the BRN Main Line. Please be patient as these upgrades may cause increased wait times, and as a result call volumes may increase. Upon completion of this phase of the project, the BRN main phone system will have many enhancements and key features that will improve the experience for the end user.
To continue to practice nursing, a nurse is required to renew his/her license before April 1 in the year in which their license expires. Nurses who renew their licenses before April 2 (by April 1) deadline may continue to practice nursing while awaiting the issuance of a new license by the Board.
If a licensee does not renew the license on or before May 1, the licensee shall pay an additional fee for late renewal but may continue to work until his/her license expires or licensed is renewed.
If a nurse fails to renew before August 1 of the year the license expires, the nurse shall not practice nursing after August 1 until the Board issues a renewal license. An administrative penalty is issued if a nurse works on an expired license.
RN & LPN Exam - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of: February 26, 2021 - current date.
RN & LPN by Endorsement - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between: February 23, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN, LPN & ARNP REACTIVATIONS - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between: February 23, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
RN license renewals ended on 2/28/2021. If you did not renew, you are now required to reinstate your RN license. If you submit your reinstatement application on or before April 29, 2021 there is no late fee penalty.
LPN license renewals ended on September 30, 2020. If you did not renew, you are now required to reinstate your LPN license. If you submit your reinstatement application on or before November 30, 2020 there is no late fee penalty.
February 2021
Registrants have just six days left to complete their 2021 annual renewal, with this Sunday’s deadline (28 February) fast approaching.
-RN & LPN BY EXAM - Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of February 18, 2021 - Current
-RN & LPN BY ENDORSEMENT - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between February 15, 2021 - Current date. If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
-RN, LPN & ARNP REACTIVATION - Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between - Current date. *If an application is deficient of requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
Due to the inclement weather in Central Texas, the TX BON is experiencing power outages which impedes our ability to answer phone lines and emails. As power is restored, the Board will attempt to answer as many calls and emails as possible.
Renewal applications are typically opened 30-60 days prior to expiration dates. Candidates must make sure to allow enough time for processing their license renewal.
RN and APRN renewals for licensure in Alaska will end on February 28, 2021. Failure to renew prior to this date will require reinstatement of your license.
It is illegal to work as an RN or ARPN after 2/28/2021 if your license has not been renewed.
The Washington Board of Nursing announced the following:
1. Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of: February 9, 2021 - current date
2. Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between: February 9, 2021 - current date
*If an application is deficient in requirements, this will add a delay to the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.
The Washington Board of Nursing announced the following:
On February 15, 2021, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., the ABN servers will undergo scheduled maintenance. ABN online applications may not be accessible during this time. The Board apologizes for any inconvenience and promises to have the system back up as soon as possible.
The Kansas State Board of Nursing announced the Nurse License Renewal Schedule from December 31, 2020 to May 31, 2021.
are currently reviewing documents received during the dates noted below.
NOTE: Applications with education from outside the U.S. usually require a lengthier review process.