- (a) To reinstate an approval which has expired due to non-payment of renewal fees for registered nurse licensure or to reactivate advanced practice nurse authorization to practice, the advanced practice nurse shall meet the requirements as stated in §221.8 of this title (relating to Maintaining Authorization as an Advanced Practice Nurse) and pay all required fees.
(b) If more than four years have lapsed since completion of the advanced practice educational program and/or the applicant has not practiced in the advanced role during the previous four years, the applicant shall reapply and meet current requirements for authorization to practice under §221.4 of this title (relating to Requirements for Initial Authorization To Practice) and shall:
- (1) hold a current Texas registered nurse license; and
- (2) successfully complete a refresher course or extensive orientation in the appropriate advanced practice specialty and role which includes a supervised clinical component. The instructor/sponsor must provide written verification of satisfactory completion of the course/orientation on forms provided by the board.
Source Note:The provisions of this §221.10 adopted to be effective June 7, 1995, 20 TexReg 3894.