1. (a) Any advanced practice registered nurse in good standing who desires to retire for any length of time from the practice of nursing in this state shall submit a request, and their APRN license shall be placed on retired status.

2. (b)

   1. (1) While retired, the APRN shall not practice advanced practice nursing.
   2. (2) However, an APRN with a retired license may use the title “advanced practice registered nurse” or the abbreviation “APRN”.
   3. (3) Retired APRNs that maintain an active RN or RNP license may practice in the role of a registered nurse or registered nurse practitioner.

3. (c)

   1. (1) When the licensee desires to resume practice, he or she shall submit a reinstatement application with a reinstatement fee and the active renewal fee.
   2. (2) The licensee must also meet those requirements outlined in 17 CAR § 123-207.
4. (d) When disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against a retired licensee, the license shall not be reinstated until the proceedings have been completed.

Codification Notes: “APRN” means advanced practice registered nurse. "RN" means registered nurse. "RNP" means registered nurse practitioner.