5407.1 A licensee holding an inactive license pursuant to § 511 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.11) may apply for reactivation of the license within five (5) years after the last expiration of the license as follows:

(a) A licensee who has maintained an active and valid license, without any adverse action, encumbrance, or restriction, in another state during the entirety of the inactive period in the District may have their license reactivated upon submission of the following:

(1) A complete application on a form prescribed by the Board;

(2) The required fee;

(3) Proof of having completed twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education meeting the requirements of § 5406.1 within the twenty-four (24) months preceding the date of the application; and

(4) Proof of licensure and standing in the jurisdiction where the licensee maintained an active license.

(b) A licensee who does not meet the requirement of paragraph (a) above may have their license reactivated if the Board, after receiving the complete application and fee, determines that the licensee possesses sufficient current competency and fitness to practice safely and effectively in the District. Evidence of sufficient current competency and fitness may include, for example, proof of the following:

(1) Completion of continuing education;

(2) Continued practice of registered nursing outside the United States; or

(3) Engagement in any combination of activities that would maintain or promote current competency.

5407.2 In evaluating the current competency of an applicant for reactivation, the Board may require that the applicant complete a Board-approved re-entry program.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 622, 626 (January 20, 1989); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 8613 (September 3, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 010990 (September 2, 2022).