Please carefully review ALL information if you plan to apply for reinstatement of your revoked nursing license. Incomplete applications are not considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that a complete application is submitted to the Board.

ALL Applications/Applicants must:

  1. Be submitted no earlier than ONE year since revocation.
  2. Be a citizen or legal US resident. For information on meeting this requirement, please refer to the Citizenship/Legal Presence FAQs.
  3. Demonstrate good moral character. There are Regulatory Questions on the application.
  4. Be complete. A complete application often includes the following:
Substance or Diversion allegationsNO Substance or Diversion allegations
Application Fee ($750)Application Fee ($750)
24 hours of CE24 hours of CE
Citizenship/Legal Presence documentationCitizenship/Legal Presence documentation
Detailed explanation of circumstances surrounding revocation of licenseDetailed explanation of circumstances surrounding revocation of license
Verification of any health-care related licensesVerification of any health-care related licenses
5 Supporting Affidavits5 Supporting Affidavits
Compliance with previous Board Order (i.e., CE, ability to pay outstanding fine, etc.)Compliance with previous Board Order (i.e., CE, ability to pay outstanding fine, etc.)
Criminal history detailsCriminal history details
Military history detailsMilitary history details
Employment history detailsEmployment history details
Comprehensive Evaluation
Documentation of compliance with recommendations from Evaluation:
· Support Group Meeting Attendance (AA, NA, etc.)
· Individual Counselor
· Other
Drug Screens

If your nursing license was revoked due to Mental Health issues, please contact the ABN for direction.