Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-4-.09 - Special Provisions For Actively Deployed Licensed Nurses
(1) When a licensed
nurse who is actively serving in the military is deployed during the biennial
renewal period, the license shall not lapse, provided that the following
conditions are met:
(a) The license was active
at the time of deployment.
(b) The
licensee provides the Board a copy of the military activation or deployment
orders, or other proof of active military service, in advance of
deployment.
(c) The licensee renews
the license no later than December 31 of the next year following return from
deployment.
(2) In the
event that a licensed nurse fails to notify the Board prior to deployment, the
license shall lapse, if not renewed. However, the license may be reinstated or
renewed without penalty or payment of the reinstatement or late renewal fee(s)
under the following conditions:
(a) The
license was active at the time of deployment.
(b) The application for reinstatement or
renewal is made while still in the armed services or no later than six months
after discharge from active service or return to inactive military
status.
(c) A copy of the military
activation orders or other proof of active military service accompanies the
application.
(d) The renewal fee is
paid.
(e) If the required
continuing education contact hours were not earned for renewal during the
earning period, the licensed nurse shall be required to complete the required
continuing education hours needed for renewal no later than six months after
discharge from active service, return to inactive military status, or return
from deployment.
(3) The
continuing education contact hours used for renewal may not be used for the
next license renewal.
(4) The
continuing education contact hours for the next license renewal may not be
prorated.
Notes
Author: Alabama Board of Nursing
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 31-12A-4; § 34-21-2(j) (1); 34-21-23.
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