1. (1) The Alabama NST-C permit shall be valid for two years beginning January 1 of each even-numbered year and expiring December 31 of each odd-numbered year.

2. (2) Renewal of Permit

   1. (a) The renewal period shall be from 8:00 a.m. on September 1 to 4:30 p.m. on December 31 of the year the permit expires.
   2. (b) Renewal notices may be transmitted electronically.

   3. (c) To be eligible for renewal, the applicant shall:

      1. 1. Hold a valid, active Alabama permit.
      2. 2. Submit a completed electronic renewal application and required fee(s).
      3. 3. Meet continuing education and/or competency validation requirements as determined by the Board.
3. (3) An active permit is required to practice as an NST-C. The licensee shall have evidence of the active permit available for employer inspection by January 1 of the new permit period.
4. (4) Failure to complete the renewal application shall not relieve the NST-C of the responsibility of renewing the permit by the expiration date.
5. (5) Any NST-C not renewed as of December 31 of the renewal period shall lapse. Any individual who practices with a lapsed permit shall be subject to penalties established under Chapter 610-X-8 of these rules.

Author: Alabama Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-21-2, Alabama Act No. 2024-249.

History: New Rule: Published July 31, 2024; effective September 14, 2024, operative October 1, 2024.