Model
| 1: Licensee Status | 2: Competence Assessment | 3: Competence Review |
|---|---|---|
| A: Initial Licensure | Graduation from an approved program or equivalency AND Passed NCLEX examination (RN/LPN) or LPTN licensure examination AND Provide other evidence as requested by the Board | ASBN review of application Criminal background check and discipline databank check |
| B: Renewal of Active Licensure Status | Documented evidence of the following continuing education requirements during renewal period: 15 practice focused contact hours from a nationally recognized or state continuing education approval body recognized by the ASBN OR Maintenance of Certification or re-certification by a national certifying body recognized by ASBN OR Completed academic course in nursing or related field AND Provide other evidence as requested by the Board | ASBN review of application Random audit of applications Non-compliance could result in civil penalties, disciplinary action and/or non-renewal of the license. |
| C: Inactive Status | None | None |
| D: Reinstatement from Inactive Status | If 5 years or less: Documented evidence of the following continuing education requirements within the past two years: 20 practice focused contact hours from a nationally recognized or state continuing education approval body recognized by the ASBN OR Certification or re-certification by a national certifying body recognized by ASBN OR Completed academic course in nursing or related field AND/OR Provide other evidence as requested by the Board If greater than 5 years: Verification of completion of the above continuing education requirements and verification of completion of: a refresher course approved by the ASBN | ASBN review of application Audit of applications as determined by Board Non-compliance could result in civil penalties, disciplinary action and/or non-reinstatement of the license. |
