1. (a) The license is lapsed if not renewed or placed on inactive status by the expiration date.
2. (b) The license is lapsed if the RN license or privilege to practice in Arkansas is not current.
3. (c) The license is lapsed when the national certification upon which licensure was granted expires.
4. (d) Failure to receive the renewal notice at the last address of record in the Arkansas State Board of Nursing office shall not relieve the licensee of the responsibility for renewing the license by the expiration date.

5. (e) Any licensee whose license has lapsed shall submit to the board:

   1. (1) A completed board renewal application form;
   2. (2) Documentation of current national certification; and
   3. (3) The renewal fee and the reinstatement fee/late penalty.
6. (f) Fees submitted to the board are nonrefundable.

7. (g) Any person engaged in advanced practice nursing during the time his or her license has lapsed shall be:

   1. (1) Considered an illegal practitioner; and
   2. (2) Subject to the penalties provided for violation of the Nurse Practice Act.

Codification Notes: “RN” means registered nurse.