32-1642. Renewal of license or registration; failure to renew

A. Except as provided in section 32-4301, a registered and practical nurse licensee shall renew the license every four years on or before April 1. If a licensee does not renew the license on or before May 1, the licensee shall pay an additional fee for late renewal as prescribed in section 32-1643. If a licensee does not renew the license on or before August 1, the license expires. It is a violation of this chapter for a person to practice nursing with an expired license.

B. An applicant for renewal of a registered or practical nursing license shall submit a verified statement that indicates whether the applicant has been convicted of a felony and, if convicted of one or more felonies, indicates the date of absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions.

C. On receipt of the application and fee, the board shall verify the accuracy of the application and issue to the applicant an active renewal license, which shall be effective for the following four calendar years. The renewal license shall render the holder a legal practitioner of nursing, as specified in the license, during the period stated on the certificate of renewal. A licensee who fails to secure a renewal license within the time specified may secure a renewal license by making verified application as the board prescribes by furnishing proof of being qualified and competent to act as a registered or practical nurse, and additional information and material as required by the board, and by payment of the prescribed fee.

D. Except as provided in section 32-4301, a licensed nursing assistant shall renew the license every two years on the last day of the licensed nursing assistant's birth month. An applicant for renewal shall submit a verified statement that indicates whether the applicant has been convicted of a felony and, if convicted of one or more felonies, indicates the date of absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions. On receipt of the application and fee, the board shall issue a renewal license to qualified applicants.

E. Except as provided in section 32-4301, a certified nursing assistant shall file an application to renew the certified nursing assistant registration every two years on the last day of the certified nursing assistant's birth month. An applicant for renewal shall submit a verified statement that indicates whether the applicant has performed nursing or nursing-related services within the previous twenty-four consecutive months and whether the individual's registry entry includes documented findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property. On receipt of the application, the board shall issue a renewal registration to each qualified renewal applicant.

F. On written request to the board, the name and license of a licensee in good standing may be transferred to an inactive list. The licensee shall not practice during the time the license is inactive, and renewal fees do not accrue. If an inactive licensee wishes to resume the practice of nursing, the board shall renew the license on satisfactory showing that the licensee is then qualified and competent to practice and on payment of the current renewal fee. The licensee shall also file with the board a verified statement that indicates whether the applicant has been convicted of a felony and, if convicted of one or more felonies, that indicates the date of absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions.