Q.
Will I have to retake Board’s or NCLEX before reinstating my
license back to the active status?
A. No, you are not required to retake the
Board’s or NCLEX in order to regain an active status.
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Q. What is the
Reinstatement fee?
A. The fee for
reinstatement is $200
($125 reinstatement,
$75 renewal).
Q. How many contact hours will I need to Reinstate my license?
A. You need to have 24 contact hours. CE for Reinstatement must be earned
within the past 24 months from the date we receive your
application. For further information regarding continuing education
please refer to the Continuing Ed section of the Board’s website at
www.abn.alabama.gov.
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Q. Can I apply for Reinstatement of my license online?
A. Yes, you can complete the application
and pay the fee using a credit or debit card under the online services section of the
Board’s website at
www.abn.alabama.gov.
Q. If I apply for Reinstatement online, will I still need to submit copies of
my CE certificates?
A. Yes, you are still required to submit copies of
your certificates. Certificates can be faxed to 334-242-0541
attention Brenda Adams-Packer.
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Q. Is there a temporary permit
available while I earn my contact hours for Reinstatement?
A. No, a temporary permit is not available
for reinstatement applicants.
Q. Can I apply for Reinstatement before earning the contact hours?
A. No, you must have the contact hours
completed prior to submitting the application.
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Q. What is the CE earning period for Reinstatement?
A. Contact hours must be earned within the
past 24 months from the date we received the application. Therefore, it depends on when
the Reinstatement is submitted.
Q. Do I need to take specific courses in order to reinstate, such as a
refresher course or college courses?
A. No, you are not required to take
specific courses. You are only required to have a total of 24 contact hours from approved
providers.
Q. I’ve been licensed in another state. Will I need verification of
licensure from that state?
A. No, we do not require verification of
licensure from other states for Reinstatement.
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Q. I held an Alabama license in the
past. I also hold licensure in other states. I would like my Alabama license to be active
again. Do I reinstate or endorse my license to get it back to the active status?
A. Once you’ve had an Alabama
license, you always have an Alabama license. If you did not keep it current, then the
status is lapsed and you will need to reinstate it. You cannot endorse on a lapsed
license.
Q. How do I get my contact hours?
A. You may search for CE Providers in
your area and browse through a list of upcoming CE opportunities under the Continuing Ed
section of the Board’s website at
www.abn.alabama.gov.
You can also search the internet for continuing education for nurses. Keep in mind, that MEDCEU (the online company) contact hours
are not accepted by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
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Q. How will Reinstatement affect upcoming license renewals
effective dates?
A. LPN’s
reinstating their license between now and 08/31/2011 will receive an
active license with an expiration date of 12/31/2011.
RN’s reinstating their license between now and 08/31/2010 will
receive an active license with an expiration date of 12/31/2010.
Nurses whose
licenses are reinstated shall accrue for license renewal one contact
hour for each calendar month remaining in the earning period after
reinstatement. Please
refer to the prorated chart listed under the Continuing Ed section
of the Board’s website at
www.abn.alabama.gov. Contact hours earned for
reinstatement of a lapsed license may not be used toward the
continuing education requirement for the next license renewal.
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