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Rhode Island Nurse Practitioner Renewal requirements

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Renewal cycle and due date

  • APRN licenses expire on March 1 every other year.

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Said license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the first (1st) day of March of every other year following the date of issuance of the original license
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Said license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the first (1st) day of March of every other year following the date of issuance of the original license.

  • File the renewal application and renewal fee before February 15 of the renewal year.

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Every Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, professional or practical nurse so licensed who wishes to renew his or her license shall file with the Department a renewal application duly executed together with a renewal fee (non-refundable) as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title) before the fifteenth (15th) day of February of that year.

  • A granted renewal becomes effective March 2 and expires March 1 two years later, unless sooner suspended or revoked.

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN renewal granted after application and fee verification

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      C.Upon receipt of such renewal application and payment of said fee, the accuracy of the application shall be verified and the Department shall grant a renewal license effective the second (2nd) day of March, and expiring on the first (1st) day of March two (2) years later unless the license is sooner suspended or revoked.

  • The Department mails renewal notices on or before January 1 to persons scheduled that year on an odd/even basis by license number.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nursing renewal notices

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      On or before the first (1st) day of January of every year, the Department shall mail a notice for renewal of license to every person scheduled to be licensed that year on an odd/even basis with respect to the license number.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      B.On or before the first (1st) day of January of every year, the Department shall mail a notice for renewal of license to every person scheduled to be licensed that year on an odd/even basis with respect to the license number

  • APRN licenses expire on the first day of March every other year after the original license is issued.

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Said license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the first (1st) day of March of every other year following the date of issuance of the original license
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Said license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the first (1st) day of March of every other year following the date of issuance of the original license.
    3. 3. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      C.Upon receipt of such renewal application and payment of said fee, the accuracy of the application shall be verified and the Department shall grant a renewal license effective the second (2nd) day of March, and expiring on the first (1st) day of March two (2) years later unless the license is sooner suspended or revoked.

  • The Department mails renewal notices on or before January 1 each year for licenses scheduled that year.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nursing/APRN renewal notice timing.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      On or before the first (1st) day of January of every year, the Department shall mail a notice for renewal of license to every person scheduled to be licensed that year on an odd/even basis with respect to the license number.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      B.On or before the first (1st) day of January of every year, the Department shall mail a notice for renewal of license to every person scheduled to be licensed that year on an odd/even basis with respect to the license number

Renewal fees

  • $145.00

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Renewal | § 5-34-45 § 23-1-54 | $145.00
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Renewal · § 5-34-45 § 23-1-54 · $145.00 - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Temporary Permit (90 Day) · § 5-34-45 § 23-1-54 · $145.00
    3. 3. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Gen. Laws | FEE | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – No Prescriptive Authority: Renewal | § 5-34-45 § 23-1-54 | $80.00 | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Initial Application: | § 5-34-45 § 23-1-54 | $145.00 | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Renewal | § 5-34-45 § 23-1-54 | $145.00 | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Temporary Permit (90 Day) | § 5-34-45 § 23-1-54 | $145.00 | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: CSR Registration | § 21-28-3.02(a) | $200.00 | Licensed

  • $80.00

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN renewal without prescriptive authority

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Gen. Laws | FEE | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – No Prescriptive Authority: Renewal | § 5-34-45 § 23-1-54 | $80.00 | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Initial Application: | § 5-34-45 § 23-1-54 | $145.00 | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Renewal | § 5-34-45 § 23-1-54 | $145.00 | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Temporary Permit (90 Day) | § 5-34-45 § 23-1-54 | $145.00 | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: CSR Registration | § 21-28-3.02(a) | $200.00 | Licensed

  • $145.00

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Renewal | § 5-34-45 § 23-1-54 | $145.00
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Renewal · § 5-34-45 § 23-1-54 · $145.00 - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Temporary Permit (90 Day) · § 5-34-45 § 23-1-54 · $145.00

  • No renewal fee while inactive status is maintained.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurse placed on inactive list and remaining inactive.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      may have his or her name transferred to an inactive list and shall not be required to pay the renewal fee for as long as the inactive status is maintained.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Gen. Laws § 5-34-20, a nurse who does not intend to practice nursing during a two (2) year period, upon written request to the Department, may have his or her name transferred to an inactive list and shall not be required to pay the renewal fee for as long as the inactive status is maintained.

Continuing education

  • 10 hours in the preceding 2 years.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nursing renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Every person seeking renewal of a license under the provisions of the Act and this Part, shall provide satisfactory evidence to the Department that in the preceding two years the practitioner (i.e., licensee) has completed the ten (10) required continuing education hours as established in this section.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      3.5Continuing Education Requirements A.Every person seeking renewal of a license under the provisions of the Act and this Part, shall provide satisfactory evidence to the Department that in the preceding two years the practitioner (i.e., licensee) has completed the ten (10) required continuing education hours as established in this section.
    3. 3. health.ri.gov ↗
      A six-month extension for the continuing education requirement may be granted by the Board if the nurse has suffered a hardship.

  • Accepted formats include ANCC- or Board-approved nursing organizations, nursing schools, or other Board-approved organizations.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nursing renewal CE

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      course work that has been presented, accepted or approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or its local chapter, other recognized professional nursing organizations, any department or school of nursing approved by a board of nursing, or such other professional, labor organization, or accrediting agency as may be approved by the Board.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      B.Continuing education hours related to nursing practice will be accepted by the Board for course work that has been presented, accepted or approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or its local chapter, other recognized professional nursing organizations, any department or school of nursing approved by a board of nursing, or such other professional, labor organization, or accrediting agency as may be approved by the Board.
    3. 3. health.ri.gov ↗
      Approved training includes: courses approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or its local chapter, other recognized professional nursing organizations, any department or school of nursing approved by a board of nursing; or such other professional, labor organization, or accrediting agency approved by the Board.

  • At renewal, each licensee must sign a statement attesting to completion of the CE requirements.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nursing renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      At the time of license renewal, each licensee will be required to sign a statement attesting to the completion of the above continuing education requirements.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      C.At the time of license renewal, each licensee will be required to sign a statement attesting to the completion of the above continuing education requirements.
    3. 3. health.ri.gov ↗
      At renewal, nurses must sign a statement attesting to completion of the continuing education requirements.

  • Keep CE documents for no less than 4 years; they are subject to random audit.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nursing licensees

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      These documents shall be retained by each licensee for no less than four (4) years and are subject to random audit by the Department.
    2. 2. health.ri.gov ↗
      Documentation of course completions should be retained for four years.

  • The Department may extend the CE requirements for one 6-month period if hardship prevented compliance.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nursing renewal applicants

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      The Department may extend for only one (1) six (6) month period the continuing education requirements if the Department is satisfied that the applicant has suffered hardship which prevented meeting the educational requirements of this Part.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      F.The Department may extend for only one (1) six (6) month period the continuing education requirements if the Department is satisfied that the applicant has suffered hardship which prevented meeting the educational requirements of this Part.
    3. 3. health.ri.gov ↗
      A six-month extension for the continuing education requirement may be granted by the Board if the nurse has suffered a hardship.

  • 10 continuing education hours in the preceding 2 years.

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN renewal CE.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Every person seeking renewal of a license under the provisions of the Act and this Part, shall provide satisfactory evidence to the Department that in the preceding two years the practitioner (i.e., licensee) has completed the ten (10) required continuing education hours as established in this section.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      3.5Continuing Education Requirements A.Every person seeking renewal of a license under the provisions of the Act and this Part, shall provide satisfactory evidence to the Department that in the preceding two years the practitioner (i.e., licensee) has completed the ten (10) required continuing education hours as established in this section.

  • ANCC, local chapter, recognized nursing organizations, board-approved nursing schools, or other Board-approved organizations.

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN renewal CE formats.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      course work that has been presented, accepted or approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or its local chapter, other recognized professional nursing organizations, any department or school of nursing approved by a board of nursing, or such other professional, labor organization, or accrediting agency as may be approved by the Board.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      B.Continuing education hours related to nursing practice will be accepted by the Board for course work that has been presented, accepted or approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or its local chapter, other recognized professional nursing organizations, any department or school of nursing approved by a board of nursing, or such other professional, labor organization, or accrediting agency as may be approved by the Board.
    3. 3. health.ri.gov ↗
      Approved training includes: courses approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or its local chapter, other recognized professional nursing organizations, any department or school of nursing approved by a board of nursing; or such other professional, labor organization, or accrediting agency approved by the Board.

  • The Department may extend the CE requirements for one six month period if hardship prevented compliance.

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN CE hardship request.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      The Department may extend for only one (1) six (6) month period the continuing education requirements if the Department is satisfied that the applicant has suffered hardship which prevented meeting the educational requirements of this Part.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      F.The Department may extend for only one (1) six (6) month period the continuing education requirements if the Department is satisfied that the applicant has suffered hardship which prevented meeting the educational requirements of this Part.
    3. 3. health.ri.gov ↗
      A six-month extension for the continuing education requirement may be granted by the Board if the nurse has suffered a hardship.

Required CE topics

  • 2 of the 10 CE hours must be about substance abuse.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurses renewing a nursing license

    Source evidence
    1. 1. health.ri.gov ↗
      Nurses seeking to renew a nursing license must complete 10 continuing education hours during every two year licensing cycle, two of those hours must be about substance abuse.
    2. 2. health.ri.gov ↗
      Verify a Nursing License Find Licensed Nurses Download Nursing Lists File a Complaint Find Disciplinary Actions ## Continuing Education/Training Nurses seeking to renew a nursing license must complete 10 continuing education hours during every two year licensing cycle, two of those hours must be about substance abuse.

  • 1 hour per career of CEU training regarding Alzheimer’s disease.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurses

    Source evidence
    1. 1. health.ri.gov ↗
      Effective August 1, 2019, every nurse has to complete one hour (per career) of CEU training regarding Alzheimer’s disease.
    2. 2. health.ri.gov ↗
      ### Required Alzheimer's Disease Training Effective August 1, 2019, every nurse has to complete one hour (per career) of CEU training regarding Alzheimer’s disease.

  • The Alzheimer’s requirement is per career; the substance abuse requirement applies each 2-year licensing cycle.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurses

    Source evidence
    1. 1. health.ri.gov ↗
      Nurses seeking to renew a nursing license must complete 10 continuing education hours during every two year licensing cycle, two of those hours must be about substance abuse.
    2. 2. health.ri.gov ↗
      Effective August 1, 2019, every nurse has to complete one hour (per career) of CEU training regarding Alzheimer’s disease.
    3. 3. health.ri.gov ↗
      ### Required Alzheimer's Disease Training Effective August 1, 2019, every nurse has to complete one hour (per career) of CEU training regarding Alzheimer’s disease.

  • 2 of the 10 hours must be about substance abuse.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurse renewal CE topic requirement, including APRNs as nurses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. health.ri.gov ↗
      Nurses seeking to renew a nursing license must complete 10 continuing education hours during every two year licensing cycle, two of those hours must be about substance abuse.
    2. 2. health.ri.gov ↗
      Verify a Nursing License Find Licensed Nurses Download Nursing Lists File a Complaint Find Disciplinary Actions ## Continuing Education/Training Nurses seeking to renew a nursing license must complete 10 continuing education hours during every two year licensing cycle, two of those hours must be about substance abuse.

  • 1 hour per career of CEU training regarding Alzheimer’s disease.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurse CE topic requirement.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. health.ri.gov ↗
      Effective August 1, 2019, every nurse has to complete one hour (per career) of CEU training regarding Alzheimer’s disease.
    2. 2. health.ri.gov ↗
      ### Required Alzheimer's Disease Training Effective August 1, 2019, every nurse has to complete one hour (per career) of CEU training regarding Alzheimer’s disease.

  • The Alzheimer’s disease requirement is per career; the substance abuse requirement applies during every two year licensing cycle.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurse CE topics.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. health.ri.gov ↗
      Nurses seeking to renew a nursing license must complete 10 continuing education hours during every two year licensing cycle, two of those hours must be about substance abuse.
    2. 2. health.ri.gov ↗
      Effective August 1, 2019, every nurse has to complete one hour (per career) of CEU training regarding Alzheimer’s disease.
    3. 3. health.ri.gov ↗
      ### Required Alzheimer's Disease Training Effective August 1, 2019, every nurse has to complete one hour (per career) of CEU training regarding Alzheimer’s disease.

Renewal steps

  • The official nurses page directs online renewal.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurses, including APRNs

    Source evidence
    1. 1. health.ri.gov ↗
      Renewal notices are sent out 60 days before your expiration date. RENEW ONLINE
    2. 2. health.ri.gov ↗
      RENEW ONLINE
    3. 3. health.ri.gov ↗
      ## Initial Applications APRN Nursing Application - apply online for APRN license Controlled Substances Registration (CSR) Nursing Application - Apply online for a single-state or multi-state license, RN or LPN Prescription Drug Monitoring Registration ## Renewals Online Renewals ## Rules & Regs Regulations Statutes Licensing Fees Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education ## Common Licensee Forms Change of Address Inactive Status Request Person License Verification

  • File a duly executed renewal application with the Department together with the renewal fee.

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Every Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, professional or practical nurse so licensed who wishes to renew his or her license shall file with the Department a renewal application duly executed together with a renewal fee (non-refundable) as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title) before the fifteenth (15th) day of February of that year.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      1.Every Advanced Practice Registered Nurse so licensed who wishes to renew his or her license shall file with the Department such renewal application duly executed together with a renewal fee (non-refundable) as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title).
    3. 3. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Every Advanced Practice Registered Nurse so licensed who wishes to renew his or her license shall file with the Department such renewal application duly executed together with a renewal fee (non-refundable) as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title).

  • Sign the statement attesting to CE completion at renewal.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nursing renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      At the time of license renewal, each licensee will be required to sign a statement attesting to the completion of the above continuing education requirements.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      C.At the time of license renewal, each licensee will be required to sign a statement attesting to the completion of the above continuing education requirements.

  • Current national certification or recertification is verified at APRN renewal, except the June 17, 2013 nurse practitioner exception in the rule.

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Evidence of current national certification, or recertification as applicable, as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse shall be verified at renewal.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Notwithstanding the requirements of § 3.4(B)(1) of this Part, an individual holding a license to practice nursing in the State of Rhode Island as a nurse practitioner (no prescriptive privileges) that was valid as of June 17, 2013 may file
    3. 3. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Evidence of current national certification, or recertification as applicable, as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse shall be verified at renewal. a.Notwithstanding the requirements of § 3.4(B)(1) of this Part, an individual holding a license to practice nursing in the State of Rhode Island as a nurse practitioner (no prescriptive privileges) that was valid as of June 17, 2013 may file with the Department such renewal application duly executed together with a renewal fee
    4. 4. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      as of June 17, 2013 may file with the Department such renewal application duly executed together with a renewal fee (non-refundable) as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title) without providing evidence of current national certification, or recertification as applicable, as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.

  • Renew online through the Rhode Island nurses page.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurses and APRNs renewing an active license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. health.ri.gov ↗
      Renewal notices are sent out 60 days before your expiration date. RENEW ONLINE
    2. 2. health.ri.gov ↗
      RENEW ONLINE
    3. 3. health.ri.gov ↗
      ## Initial Applications APRN Nursing Application - apply online for APRN license Controlled Substances Registration (CSR) Nursing Application - Apply online for a single-state or multi-state license, RN or LPN Prescription Drug Monitoring Registration ## Renewals Online Renewals ## Rules & Regs Regulations Statutes Licensing Fees Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education ## Common Licensee Forms Change of Address Inactive Status Request Person License Verification

  • At renewal, the licensee must sign a statement attesting to CE completion.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nursing license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      At the time of license renewal, each licensee will be required to sign a statement attesting to the completion of the above continuing education requirements.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      C.At the time of license renewal, each licensee will be required to sign a statement attesting to the completion of the above continuing education requirements.
    3. 3. health.ri.gov ↗
      At renewal, nurses must sign a statement attesting to completion of the continuing education requirements.

  • Current national certification or recertification is verified at APRN renewal, except the June 17, 2013 nurse-practitioner exception in the rule.

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Evidence of current national certification, or recertification as applicable, as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse shall be verified at renewal.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Notwithstanding the requirements of § 3.4(B)(1) of this Part, an individual holding a license to practice nursing in the State of Rhode Island as a nurse practitioner (no prescriptive privileges) that was valid as of June 17, 2013 may file
    3. 3. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Evidence of current national certification, or recertification as applicable, as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse shall be verified at renewal. a.Notwithstanding the requirements of § 3.4(B)(1) of this Part, an individual holding a license to practice nursing in the State of Rhode Island as a nurse practitioner (no prescriptive privileges) that was valid as of June 17, 2013 may file with the Department such renewal application duly executed together with a renewal fee
    4. 4. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      as of June 17, 2013 may file with the Department such renewal application duly executed together with a renewal fee (non-refundable) as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title) without providing evidence of current national certification, or recertification as applicable, as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.

  • APRNs who wish to renew must file a duly executed renewal application with the Department and pay the non-refundable renewal fee.

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Every Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, professional or practical nurse so licensed who wishes to renew his or her license shall file with the Department a renewal application duly executed together with a renewal fee (non-refundable) as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title) before the fifteenth (15th) day of February of that year.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      1.Every Advanced Practice Registered Nurse so licensed who wishes to renew his or her license shall file with the Department such renewal application duly executed together with a renewal fee (non-refundable) as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title).
    3. 3. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Every Advanced Practice Registered Nurse so licensed who wishes to renew his or her license shall file with the Department such renewal application duly executed together with a renewal fee (non-refundable) as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title).

Late, expired or inactive licenses

  • If a license lapses by failing to renew on or before March 1, it may be reinstated on application and payment of the current renewal fee, unless suspended or revoked.

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN licenses

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Any person who allows his or her license to lapse by failing to renew it on or before the first (1st) day of March of the next two (2) years as provided above may be reinstated by the Department upon submission of an application and on payment of the current renewal fee, unless license has been suspended or revoked.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      D.Any person who allows his or her license to lapse by failing to renew it on or before the first (1st) day of March of the next two (2) years as provided above may be reinstated by the Department upon submission of an application and on payment of the current renewal fee, unless license has been suspended or revoked.
    3. 3. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      D.Any person who allows his or her license to lapse by failing to renew it on or before the first (1st) day of March of the next two (2) years as provided above may be reinstated by the Department upon submission of an application and on payment of the current renewal fee, unless license has been suspended or revoked

  • Using the APRN title or practicing nursing while the license is lapsed is subject to penalties.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nursing licensees

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Any person using the title Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, professional nurse, or practical nurse, or who practices nursing during the time that his or her license has lapsed shall be subject to the penalties for violations of the provisions of the Act and this Part.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      1.Any person using the title Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, professional nurse, or practical nurse, or who practices nursing during the time that his or her license has lapsed shall be subject to the penalties for violations of the provisions of the Act and this Part.

  • A nurse who does not intend to practice during a 2-year period may request inactive status and is not required to pay the renewal fee while inactive.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurses

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      may have his or her name transferred to an inactive list and shall not be required to pay the renewal fee for as long as the inactive status is maintained.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Gen. Laws § 5-34-20, a nurse who does not intend to practice nursing during a two (2) year period, upon written request to the Department, may have his or her name transferred to an inactive list and shall not be required to pay the renewal fee for as long as the inactive status is maintained.
    3. 3. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Laws § 5-34-20, a nurse who does not intend to practice nursing during a two (2) year period, upon written request to the Department, may have his or her name transferred to an inactive list and shall not be required to pay the renewal fee for as long as the inactive status is maintained.

  • To resume practice, the nurse must notify the Department, remit the renewal fee, sign the CE statement for the inactive period or complete a Board-approved re-entry program, and obtain Board approval.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurses returning from inactive status

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Should a nurse resume practice at some future time, he or she will so notify the Department, remit the renewal fee, sign a statement attesting to the completion of the above continuing education requirements for the period during which the license was inactive [i.e., five (5) hours per year] or a re-entry program approved by the Board
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      1.Should a nurse resume practice at some future time, he or she will so notify the Department, remit the renewal fee, sign a statement attesting to the completion of the above continuing education requirements for the period during which the license was inactive [i.e., five (5) hours per year] or a re-entry program approved by the Board, and upon approval of the Board, the license shall be reinstated in accordance with the provisions of § 3.4 of this Part.
    3. 3. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Should a nurse resume practice at some future time, he or she will so notify the Department, remit the renewal fee, sign a statement attesting to the completion of the above continuing education requirements for the period during which the license was inactive [i.e., five (5) hours per year] or a re-entry program approved by the Board, and upon approval of the Board, the license shall be reinstated in accordance with the provisions of § 3.4 of this Part.

  • A license that lapses by failing to renew on time may be reinstated upon application and payment of the current renewal fee, unless suspended or revoked.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurse lapse and reinstatement.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Any person who allows his or her license to lapse by failing to renew it on or before the first (1st) day of March of the next two (2) years as provided above may be reinstated by the Department upon submission of an application and on payment of the current renewal fee, unless license has been suspended or revoked.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      D.Any person who allows his or her license to lapse by failing to renew it on or before the first (1st) day of March of the next two (2) years as provided above may be reinstated by the Department upon submission of an application and on payment of the current renewal fee, unless license has been suspended or revoked.
    3. 3. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      D.Any person who allows his or her license to lapse by failing to renew it on or before the first (1st) day of March of the next two (2) years as provided above may be reinstated by the Department upon submission of an application and on payment of the current renewal fee, unless license has been suspended or revoked

  • Practicing or using the APRN title while the license has lapsed is subject to penalties.

    Applies when: Rhode Island APRN or nursing license lapse.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Any person using the title Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, professional nurse, or practical nurse, or who practices nursing during the time that his or her license has lapsed shall be subject to the penalties for violations of the provisions of the Act and this Part.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      1.Any person using the title Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, professional nurse, or practical nurse, or who practices nursing during the time that his or her license has lapsed shall be subject to the penalties for violations of the provisions of the Act and this Part.

  • If practice resumes, the nurse must notify the Department, remit the renewal fee, and sign the CE statement or complete a Board-approved re-entry program.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurse returning from inactive status.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Should a nurse resume practice at some future time, he or she will so notify the Department, remit the renewal fee, sign a statement attesting to the completion of the above continuing education requirements for the period during which the license was inactive [i.e., five (5) hours per year] or a re-entry program approved by the Board
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      1.Should a nurse resume practice at some future time, he or she will so notify the Department, remit the renewal fee, sign a statement attesting to the completion of the above continuing education requirements for the period during which the license was inactive [i.e., five (5) hours per year] or a re-entry program approved by the Board, and upon approval of the Board, the license shall be reinstated in accordance with the provisions of § 3.4 of this Part.
    3. 3. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Should a nurse resume practice at some future time, he or she will so notify the Department, remit the renewal fee, sign a statement attesting to the completion of the above continuing education requirements for the period during which the license was inactive [i.e., five (5) hours per year] or a re-entry program approved by the Board, and upon approval of the Board, the license shall be reinstated in accordance with the provisions of § 3.4 of this Part.

Records and audits

  • Retain CE documents for no less than 4 years.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurse renewal records

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      These documents shall be retained by each licensee for no less than four (4) years and are subject to random audit by the Department.
    2. 2. health.ri.gov ↗
      Documentation of course completions should be retained for four years.

  • CE documents are subject to random audit by the Department.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurse renewal records

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      These documents shall be retained by each licensee for no less than four (4) years and are subject to random audit by the Department.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      E.Failure to produce satisfactory documentation of completion of the requirements of this section, upon request by the Board, constitutes grounds for disciplinary action under the provisions of the Act.

  • Retain CE documents for no less than 4 years.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurse renewal records.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      These documents shall be retained by each licensee for no less than four (4) years and are subject to random audit by the Department.
    2. 2. health.ri.gov ↗
      Documentation of course completions should be retained for four years.
    3. 3. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      D.It shall be the sole responsibility of the individual practitioner to obtain documentation (e.g., course descriptions, proof of attendance) from the sponsoring organization, agency, or institution of his/her participation in a continuing education program and/or activity.

  • CE documents are subject to random audit by the Department.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurse renewal records.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      These documents shall be retained by each licensee for no less than four (4) years and are subject to random audit by the Department.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      E.Failure to produce satisfactory documentation of completion of the requirements of this section, upon request by the Board, constitutes grounds for disciplinary action under the provisions of the Act.

Board and official links

  • Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nursing licensure and renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      These regulations are promulgated pursuant to the authority conferred by R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-7(1), and are established for the purpose of defining prevailing standards for the licensure of advanced practice registered nurses, professional registered nurses, and practical nurses, and for the approval of basic nursing education programs in Rhode Island.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      9."Board" means the Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education established pursuant to the provisions of R.I.
    3. 3. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Board" means the Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education established pursuant to the provisions of R.I.

  • Rhode Island Department of Health.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nursing licensure and renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      23."Department" means the Rhode Island Department of Health.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Department" means the Rhode Island Department of Health.

  • The RIDOH nurses page includes renewals, rules and regs, licensing fees, board resources, and verification forms.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurses

    Source evidence
    1. 1. health.ri.gov ↗
      ## Renewals Online Renewals ## Rules & Regs Regulations Statutes Licensing Fees Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
    2. 2. health.ri.gov ↗
      and Nursing Education ## Common Licensee Forms Change of Address Inactive Status Request Person License Verification Request Facility License Verification Request Military Expedition Form Tax Payer Status Affidavit ## Other Licensee Forms Nurse License Compact (NLC) Status Form Nurse Name-Address Update Nurse Verification Nursing Education ## We can help you..

  • Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nursing licensure agency.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      These regulations are promulgated pursuant to the authority conferred by R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-34-7(1), and are established for the purpose of defining prevailing standards for the licensure of advanced practice registered nurses, professional registered nurses, and practical nurses, and for the approval of basic nursing education programs in Rhode Island.
    2. 2. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      9."Board" means the Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education established pursuant to the provisions of R.I.
    3. 3. rules.sos.ri.gov ↗
      Board" means the Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education established pursuant to the provisions of R.I.

  • The RIDOH Nurses page includes renewals, rules and regs, licensing fees, and board resources.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurses/APRN official resource page.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. health.ri.gov ↗
      ## Renewals Online Renewals ## Rules & Regs Regulations Statutes Licensing Fees Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
    2. 2. health.ri.gov ↗
      ## Initial Applications APRN Nursing Application - apply online for APRN license Controlled Substances Registration (CSR) Nursing Application - Apply online for a single-state or multi-state license, RN or LPN Prescription Drug Monitoring Registration ## Renewals Online Renewals ## Rules & Regs Regulations Statutes Licensing Fees Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education ## Common Licensee Forms Change of Address Inactive Status Request Person License Verification
    3. 3. health.ri.gov ↗
      and Nursing Education ## Common Licensee Forms Change of Address Inactive Status Request Person License Verification Request Facility License Verification Request Military Expedition Form Tax Payer Status Affidavit ## Other Licensee Forms Nurse License Compact (NLC) Status Form Nurse Name-Address Update Nurse Verification Nursing Education ## We can help you..

  • Online renewals are available from the official nurses page.

    Applies when: Rhode Island nurse renewal portal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. health.ri.gov ↗
      Renewal notices are sent out 60 days before your expiration date. RENEW ONLINE
    2. 2. health.ri.gov ↗
      RENEW ONLINE