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Renewal Checklist

Connecticut Registered Nurse Renewal requirements

Understand renewal dates, fees, CE topics and late-renewal rules.

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Renewal cycle and due date

  • RN licenses are renewable annually; most expire in the first birth month following issuance.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN active-license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Most licenses expire in the first birth month following issuance and are renewable annually thereafter.

  • Most RN licenses expire in the first birth month following issuance and are renewable annually thereafter.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN active-license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Most licenses expire in the first birth month following issuance and are renewable annually thereafter.

  • Most licensees can expect renewal notification about 60 days before expiration, and if not renewed, a final notice 30 days after expiration.

    Applies when: For Connecticut licensees receiving renewal notices.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Most licensees can expect to receive renewal notification approximately 60 days prior to expiration and if not renewed, a final notice 30 days following expiration
    2. 2. portal.ct.gov ↗
      # Health Care Practitioner Renewal Information Renewal Notices Most licensees can expect to receive renewal notification approximately 60 days prior to expiration and if not renewed, a final notice 30 days following expiration, at the licensee's address of record on file in this office.

  • Most Connecticut RN licenses expire in the first birth month following issuance and are renewable annually thereafter.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN active-license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Most licenses expire in the first birth month following issuance and are renewable annually thereafter.

  • Most RN licenses expire in the first birth month after issuance and are renewed annually thereafter.

    Applies when: For Connecticut registered nurses renewing an active license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Most licenses expire in the first birth month following issuance and are renewable annually thereafter.

  • Renewal notification is expected about 60 days before expiration, and a final notice follows 30 days after expiration.

    Applies when: For Connecticut licensees receiving renewal notices.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Most licensees can expect to receive renewal notification approximately 60 days prior to expiration and if not renewed, a final notice 30 days following expiration

Renewal fees

  • An applicant for nurse renewal who is retired from the profession may apply for renewal at a reduced fee.

    Applies when: For an RN who qualifies for “retired renewal status.”

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      # Retired Nurse Renewal Information Pursuant to Section 19a-88-1 through 19a-88-4 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, an applicant for renewal of a nurse (APRN, RN, LPN) license who is retired from the profession may apply for renewal at a reduced fee.

  • $110.00

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Renewal Application Fee: | $110.00 |

  • $180.00

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN reinstatement of a lapsed license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Reinstatement Fee: | $180.00 |

Continuing education

  • Actively practicing Connecticut RNs applying for renewal after January 1, 2022, and once every 6 years thereafter, must complete 2 contact hours.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      # Continuing Education Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses actively practicing in Connecticut and applying for license renewal after January 1, 2022, and once every six years thereafter, are required to complete two contact hours of training or education on (1) screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and (2) suicide prevention training.
    2. 2. portal.ct.gov ↗
      applying for license renewal after January 1, 2022, and once every six years thereafter

  • Qualifying continuing education activities include in-person and online courses offered or approved by listed nursing, hospital, academic, or health-department providers.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN CE.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Qualifying continuing education activities include, but are not limited to, in-person and online courses offered or approved by the American Nurses Association, Connecticut Hospital Association, Connecticut Nurses Association, The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce (CCNW), a specialty nursing society or an equivalent organization in another jurisdiction, an educational offering sponsored by a hospital or other health care institution or a course offered by a regionally
    2. 2. portal.ct.gov ↗
      an educational offering sponsored by a hospital or other health care institution or a course offered by a regionally accredited academic institution or a state or local health department.

  • Each registered nurse applying for license renewal shall attest that continuing education requirements have been satisfied when renewing online.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN online renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Each registered nurse and licensed practical nurse applying for license renewal shall attest that he or she has satisfied the continuing education requirements when renewing the license online.

  • Registered nurses actively practicing in Connecticut and applying for license renewal after January 1, 2022, and once every six years thereafter, are required to complete 2 contact hours.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      # Continuing Education Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses actively practicing in Connecticut and applying for license renewal after January 1, 2022, and once every six years thereafter, are required to complete two contact hours of training or education on (1) screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and (2) suicide prevention training.
    2. 2. portal.ct.gov ↗
      One contact hour is defined as at least 50 minutes of instruction.

  • Qualifying continuing education activities include in-person and online courses offered or approved by listed nursing and health organizations, hospitals, accredited academic institutions, or a state or local health department.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN CE.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Qualifying continuing education activities include, but are not limited to, in-person and online courses offered or approved by the American Nurses Association, Connecticut Hospital Association, Connecticut Nurses Association, The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce (CCNW), a specialty nursing society or an equivalent organization in another jurisdiction, an educational offering sponsored by a hospital or other health care institution or a course offered by a regionally
    2. 2. portal.ct.gov ↗
      an educational offering sponsored by a hospital or other health care institution or a course offered by a regionally accredited academic institution or a state or local health department.

  • Each RN applying for license renewal shall attest that he or she has satisfied the continuing education requirements when renewing online.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN online renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Each registered nurse and licensed practical nurse applying for license renewal shall attest that he or she has satisfied the continuing education requirements when renewing the license online.

  • Actively practicing Connecticut RNs renewing after Jan 1, 2022, and once every six years thereafter, must complete 2 contact hours on the specified mental-health topics.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RNs actively practicing and applying for renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      # Continuing Education Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses actively practicing in Connecticut and applying for license renewal after January 1, 2022, and once every six years thereafter, are required to complete two contact hours of training or education on (1) screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and (2) suicide prevention training.

  • Qualifying CE may include in-person and online courses offered or approved by listed nursing, hospital, academic, or health department providers.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN license renewal CE.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Qualifying continuing education activities include, but are not limited to, in-person and online courses offered or approved by the American Nurses Association, Connecticut Hospital Association, Connecticut Nurses Association, The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce (CCNW), a specialty nursing society or an equivalent organization in another jurisdiction, an educational offering sponsored by a hospital or other health care institution or a course offered by a regionally
    2. 2. portal.ct.gov ↗
      an educational offering sponsored by a hospital or other health care institution or a course offered by a regionally accredited academic institution or a state or local health department.

  • The RN renewer attests online that CE requirements have been satisfied.

    Applies when: When renewing the Connecticut RN license online.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Each registered nurse and licensed practical nurse applying for license renewal shall attest that he or she has satisfied the continuing education requirements when renewing the license online.

Required CE topics

  • The 2 contact hours must cover screening for conditions such as PTSD, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and suicide prevention training.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN renewal after January 1, 2022.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      # Continuing Education Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses actively practicing in Connecticut and applying for license renewal after January 1, 2022, and once every six years thereafter, are required to complete two contact hours of training or education on (1) screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and (2) suicide prevention training.

  • The topic rule applies to registered nurses actively practicing in Connecticut.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses actively practicing in Connecticut

  • The topic training is required in the first renewal period after January 1, 2022 and not less than once every 6 years thereafter.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      # Continuing Education Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses actively practicing in Connecticut and applying for license renewal after January 1, 2022, and once every six years thereafter, are required to complete two contact hours of training or education on (1) screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and (2) suicide prevention training.
    2. 2. portal.ct.gov ↗
      applying for license renewal after January 1, 2022, and once every six years thereafter

  • The 2 required contact hours must cover screening for PTSD, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and suicide prevention training.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN renewal after Jan. 1, 2022.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      # Continuing Education Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses actively practicing in Connecticut and applying for license renewal after January 1, 2022, and once every six years thereafter, are required to complete two contact hours of training or education on (1) screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and (2) suicide prevention training.

  • The topic requirement applies after Jan 1, 2022, and once every six years thereafter.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN/LPN renewals subject to this topic rule.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      applying for license renewal after January 1, 2022, and once every six years thereafter

Renewal steps

  • DPH says to renew online you’ll need your eLicense User ID, access to your email, and a credit or debit card for the renewal fee.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN online renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      #### Renew online. - All nursing licenses can be renewed online through eLicense. - You’ll need your eLicense User ID, access to your email, and a credit or debit card for the renewal fee.

  • Each registered nurse applying for license renewal shall attest that he or she has satisfied the continuing education requirements when renewing the license online.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN online renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Each registered nurse and licensed practical nurse applying for license renewal shall attest that he or she has satisfied the continuing education requirements when renewing the license online.

Late, expired or inactive licenses

  • All PLIS licenses have a grace period of 90 days following expiration during which the licensee may continue to practice and renew the license.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Grace Period Pursuant to Section 19a-88(e)(4)f, Connecticut General Statutes, all licenses issued by the PLIS have a grace period of 90 days following expiration during which time the licensee may continue to practice and renew the license.
    2. 2. portal.ct.gov ↗
      all licenses issued by the PLIS have a grace period of 90 days following expiration during which time the licensee may continue to practice and renew the license.

  • On the 91st day, the license becomes void and the licensee must apply for reinstatement.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      On the 91st day, the license becomes void and the licensee must apply for reinstatement.

  • There is no inactive status for licenses; a licensee would either need to keep the license current or let it lapse due to non-renewal.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Inactive Status There is no inactive status for licenses; a licensee would either need to keep the license current or let it lapse due to non-renewal.
    2. 2. portal.ct.gov ↗
      There is no inactive status for licenses; a licensee would either need to keep the license current or let it lapse due to non-renewal.

  • Once a license has lapsed due to non-renewal, the licensee must apply for and meet reinstatement requirements specific to the profession.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Once a license has lapsed due to non-renewal and the licensee subsequently would like to reactivate the license, the licensee would need to apply for and meet the requirements for reinstatement specific to the profession.

  • All PLIS licenses have a 90-day grace period after expiration during which the licensee may continue to practice and renew the license.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Grace Period Pursuant to Section 19a-88(e)(4)f, Connecticut General Statutes, all licenses issued by the PLIS have a grace period of 90 days following expiration during which time the licensee may continue to practice and renew the license.

  • On the 91st day after expiration, the license becomes void and the licensee must apply for reinstatement.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      On the 91st day, the license becomes void and the licensee must apply for reinstatement.

  • There is no inactive status for licenses; the licensee must keep the license current or let it lapse due to non-renewal.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Inactive Status There is no inactive status for licenses; a licensee would either need to keep the license current or let it lapse due to non-renewal.

  • After lapse due to non-renewal, the licensee must apply for and meet reinstatement requirements specific to the profession.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Once a license has lapsed due to non-renewal and the licensee subsequently would like to reactivate the license, the licensee would need to apply for and meet the requirements for reinstatement specific to the profession.

  • There is a 90-day grace period after expiration; practice and renewal are allowed during that period.

    Applies when: For Connecticut PLIS licenses after expiration.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      all licenses issued by the PLIS have a grace period of 90 days following expiration during which time the licensee may continue to practice and renew the license.

  • Connecticut does not have an inactive status for these licenses; the license stays current or lapses.

    Applies when: For Connecticut PLIS licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      There is no inactive status for licenses; a licensee would either need to keep the license current or let it lapse due to non-renewal.

  • If the license lapses due to non-renewal, the licensee must apply for reinstatement specific to the profession.

    Applies when: After lapse due to non-renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Once a license has lapsed due to non-renewal and the licensee subsequently would like to reactivate the license, the licensee would need to apply for and meet the requirements for reinstatement specific to the profession.

Records and audits

  • Records of attendance or certificates of completion must be kept for a minimum of 3 years following the year the continuing education was completed.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN continuing education.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Each licensee shall retain records of attendance or certificates of completion that demonstrate compliance with the continuing education requirements for a minimum of three years following the year in which the continuing education was completed and shall submit such records or certificates to the department for inspection not later than forty-five days after a request by the department for such records or certificates.

Board and official links

  • Phone (860) 509-7603, fax (860) 707-1984, email oplc.dph@ct.gov, and mail to P.O. Box 340308, Hartford, CT 06134-0308.

    Applies when: For correspondence about Connecticut RN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308 Phone: (860) 509-7603 Fax: (860) 707-1984 email: oplc.dph@ct.gov (Preferred) Please send all correspondence to the attention of the profession for which you are licensed.

  • Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section.

    Applies when: For Connecticut RN renewal administration.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Connecticut Department of Public Health Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section
    2. 2. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Connecticut Department of Public Health Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section 410 Capitol Ave., MS# 12 MQA P.O.

  • Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section.

    Applies when: For Connecticut nursing license renewal administration.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Connecticut Department of Public Health Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section
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