1. (1) General. A person with an expired credential may not reapply for a credential using the initial application process.

2. (2) Renewal within 5 years. A person renewing the credential within 5 years shall do all of the following:

   1. (a) Pay the renewal fee as determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), Stats., and any applicable late renewal fee.
   2. (b) Pay a nursing workforce survey fee.
   3. (c) Complete the nursing workforce survey to the satisfaction of the board.

3. (3) Renewal after 5 years. This subsection does not apply to credential holders who have unmet disciplinary requirements or whose credential has been surrendered or revoked. A person renewing the credential after 5 years shall do all of the following:

   1. (a) Pay the renewal fee as determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), Stats., and the late renewal fee.
   2. (b) Pay a nursing workforce survey fee.
   3. (c) Complete the nursing workforce survey to the satisfaction of the board.

   4. (d) Meet one of the following requirements:

      1. 1. Documentation of employment requiring a nursing license within the last five years.

      2. 2. Completion of a board approved nursing refresher course or education equivalent to a nursing refresher course. A nursing refresher course requires a limited license for the purpose of completing the clinical component of the course.

         Note: The licensee may request the Board grant a limited license for the sole purpose of completing a nurse refresher course.

History

History: CR 15-099: cr. Register August 2016 No. 728, eff. 9-1-16.