Wisconsin Administrative Code
Board of Nursing
Chapter N 2 - Licensure
Subchapter V - Renewal
Section N 2.40 - Renewal

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง N 2.40

Current through August 26, 2024

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

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

(a) Pay the renewal fee as determined by the department under s. 440.03(9) (a), Stats., and any applicable late renewal fee.

(b) Pay a nursing workforce survey fee.

(c) Complete the nursing workforce survey to the satisfaction of the board.

(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:

(a) Pay the renewal fee as determined by the department under s. 440.03(9) (a), Stats., and the late renewal fee.

(b) Pay a nursing workforce survey fee.

(c) Complete the nursing workforce survey to the satisfaction of the board.

(d) Meet one of the following requirements:
1. Documentation of employment requiring a nursing license within the last five years.

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.

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

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