The Probation/Compliance section monitors the compliance and progress of licensees who have a license status of Suspension or Active/Probation pursuant to an Order issued by the Board. The Order is a public action.


SUSPENSION

Suspension of a license prevents the nurse from continuing legally to practice in Alabama. Initial suspension is generally applied “until conditions met,” which may include a comprehensive substance use disorder evaluation and treatment, payment of a fine, completion of corrective education, or such other stipulations as the Board may prescribe. In most instances, a period of suspension may not exceed twelve months, as the license will convert to “revoked” status pursuant to the order of suspension. In all, 90% of licensees subject to suspension succeed in either returning to active status or transitioning to probation monitoring.


PROBATION

A licensee with an active/probation license is permitted to practice as a nurse subject to specific conditions and monitoring. Licensees are required to have an employment monitor on duty when practicing as a nurse and are restricted from practicing in certain practice settings. Drug screening is among the conditions and monitoring for licensees who incur discipline related to substance use or dependency.

If you hold a Compact license and receive Probation, your multistate license will be deactivated, making you a single state licensee, until all encumbrances are satisfied.