License Renewal

(1) A Registered Nurse license must be renewed on or before the licensee's birthday in each even-numbered year. (2) A Practical Nurse license must be renewed on or before the licensee's birthday in each odd-numbered year. (3) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B(c), the license of a registered nurse or a practical nurse who is engaged in active service in the armed forces remains valid until 90 days following release from active duty. The continuing education requirements in 244 CMR 5.00: Continuing Education shall not apply to any biennial cycle in which the licensee was in active service within 90 days immediately preceding the applicable renewal deadline. (4) An individual who holds a registered nurse license or a practical nurse license issued by the Board may renew his or her license in the manner and on such forms as the Board specifies for that purpose, and paying the license renewal fee(s) established by the Executive Office of Administration and Finance.