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CE Requirements

Arizona Nurse Practitioner Continuing Education Requirements

See required hours, mandatory topics and exceptions for your renewal.

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Continuing education

  • APRNs who hold an active DEA license must complete a minimum of 3 hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education each license renewal cycle.

    Applies when: Arizona APRNs with an active DEA license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      - APRNs who hold an active DEA license, **MUST** have completed a minimum of **three hours** of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education (as required by Arizona Revised Statute 32-3248.02)
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      # Prescribing Requirements A health professional who is authorized under this title to prescribe schedule II controlled substances and who has a valid United States drug enforcement administration registration number or who is authorized under chapter 18 of this title to dispense controlled substances shall complete a minimum of three hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education each license renewal cycle.

  • Approved continuing medical education or accredited continuing education may count toward the requirement.

    Applies when: For the CE requirement addressed in the prescribing-requirements statute.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The three hours of continuing medical education or accredited continuing education that is approved by the applicable health profession regulatory board shall be included as part of any continuing education requirements for that health professional

  • APRNs who hold an active DEA license must complete 3 hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education each license renewal cycle.

    Applies when: Arizona APRNs with an active DEA license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      - APRNs who hold an active DEA license, **MUST** have completed a minimum of **three hours** of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education (as required by Arizona Revised Statute 32-3248.02)
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      # Prescribing Requirements A health professional who is authorized under this title to prescribe schedule II controlled substances and who has a valid United States drug enforcement administration registration number or who is authorized under chapter 18 of this title to dispense controlled substances shall complete a minimum of three hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education each license renewal cycle.

  • The 3 hours of continuing medical education or accredited continuing education approved by the applicable health profession regulatory board shall be included as part of any continuing education requirements.

    Applies when: When the applicant is subject to CE requirements under the statute.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The three hours of continuing medical education or accredited continuing education that is approved by the applicable health profession regulatory board shall be included as part of any continuing education requirements for that health professional

  • APRNs who hold an active DEA license must complete 3 hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education each renewal cycle.

    Applies when: For Arizona APRNs with an active DEA license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      - APRNs who hold an active DEA license, **MUST** have completed a minimum of **three hours** of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education (as required by Arizona Revised Statute 32-3248.02)
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      # Prescribing Requirements A health professional who is authorized under this title to prescribe schedule II controlled substances and who has a valid United States drug enforcement administration registration number or who is authorized under chapter 18 of this title to dispense controlled substances shall complete a minimum of three hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education each license renewal cycle.

  • 3 hours each license renewal cycle.

    Applies when: For APRNs who hold an active DEA license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      - APRNs who hold an active DEA license, **MUST** have completed a minimum of **three hours** of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education (as required by Arizona Revised Statute 32-3248.02)
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      # Prescribing Requirements A health professional who is authorized under this title to prescribe schedule II controlled substances and who has a valid United States drug enforcement administration registration number or who is authorized under chapter 18 of this title to dispense controlled substances shall complete a minimum of three hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education each license renewal cycle.

  • Opioid-related, substance use disorder-related, or addiction-related continuing education.

    Applies when: For the 3-hour DEA-linked requirement.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      - APRNs who hold an active DEA license, **MUST** have completed a minimum of **three hours** of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education (as required by Arizona Revised Statute 32-3248.02)
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      # Prescribing Requirements A health professional who is authorized under this title to prescribe schedule II controlled substances and who has a valid United States drug enforcement administration registration number or who is authorized under chapter 18 of this title to dispense controlled substances shall complete a minimum of three hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education each license renewal cycle.

  • Approved continuing medical education or accredited continuing education may count as part of the requirement.

    Applies when: For the prescribing-requirements statute.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The three hours of continuing medical education or accredited continuing education that is approved by the applicable health profession regulatory board shall be included as part of any continuing education requirements for that health professional

Required CE topics

  • Practiced as an APRN for 960 hours or more in the past 5 years.

    Applies when: Arizona APRN renewal eligibility.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      ## Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) ### Renewal Requirements - Practiced as an APRN for 960 hours or more in the past 5 years. - Hold an active Arizona RN **OR** current RN license with multistate privileges in another compact state. - Hold active national certification.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      3. Ensure that you have met the minimum 960 hours of practice or more in the past 5 years to meet renewal eligibility for your license or certification.

  • Hold active national certification.

    Applies when: Arizona APRN renewal eligibility.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      ## Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) ### Renewal Requirements - Practiced as an APRN for 960 hours or more in the past 5 years. - Hold an active Arizona RN **OR** current RN license with multistate privileges in another compact state. - Hold active national certification.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      Official national certification, including issue and expiration dates with category/specialty, must be provided directly to us by the credentialing agency

  • If the APRN has not practiced 960 hours in the past 5 years or has not graduated from an advanced practice program within the past 5 years, see Rule R4-19-506 for coursework and precepted clinical practice requirements.

    Applies when: Arizona APRN renewal applicants who do not meet the stated practice or recent-graduation path.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      If you have not practiced for 960 hours in your role and population focus in the past 5 years or have not graduated from an advanced practice program within the past 5 years, see Rule R4-19-506 in the Nurse Practice Act
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      3. APRNs that do not meet the practice requirements or who have not graduated from an APRN program in the last 5 years should refer to the Nurse Practice Act Rule R4-19-506 to determine coursework and precepted clinical practice requirements.

  • Opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education.

    Applies when: Arizona APRNs with an active DEA license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      - APRNs who hold an active DEA license, **MUST** have completed a minimum of **three hours** of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education (as required by Arizona Revised Statute 32-3248.02)
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      # Prescribing Requirements A health professional who is authorized under this title to prescribe schedule II controlled substances and who has a valid United States drug enforcement administration registration number or who is authorized under chapter 18 of this title to dispense controlled substances shall complete a minimum of three hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education each license renewal cycle.

  • An APRN must have practiced as an APRN for 960 hours or more in the past 5 years.

    Applies when: For Arizona APRN renewal eligibility.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      ## Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) ### Renewal Requirements - Practiced as an APRN for 960 hours or more in the past 5 years. - Hold an active Arizona RN **OR** current RN license with multistate privileges in another compact state. - Hold active national certification.

  • If the APRN did not meet the 960-hour requirement or did not graduate from an APRN program within the last 5 years, the Board directs the applicant to Rule R4-19-506 for coursework and precepted clinical practice requirements.

    Applies when: For Arizona APRN renewal applicants who do not meet the stated practice or recent-graduation condition.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      If you have not practiced for 960 hours in your role and population focus in the past 5 years or have not graduated from an advanced practice program within the past 5 years, see Rule R4-19-506 in the Nurse Practice Act
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      3. APRNs that do not meet the practice requirements or who have not graduated from an APRN program in the last 5 years should refer to the Nurse Practice Act Rule R4-19-506 to determine coursework and precepted clinical practice requirements.

  • The required topic for APRNs with an active DEA license is opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education.

    Applies when: For Arizona APRNs with an active DEA license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      - APRNs who hold an active DEA license, **MUST** have completed a minimum of **three hours** of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education (as required by Arizona Revised Statute 32-3248.02)
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      # Prescribing Requirements A health professional who is authorized under this title to prescribe schedule II controlled substances and who has a valid United States drug enforcement administration registration number or who is authorized under chapter 18 of this title to dispense controlled substances shall complete a minimum of three hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education each license renewal cycle.

  • Opioid-related, substance use disorder-related, or addiction-related CE.

    Applies when: For APRNs who hold an active DEA license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      - APRNs who hold an active DEA license, **MUST** have completed a minimum of **three hours** of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education (as required by Arizona Revised Statute 32-3248.02)
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      5. APRNs who hold an active DEA license, must complete a minimum of three hours of opioidrelated, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education (ARS 32-3249.02).
    3. 3. azbn.gov ↗
      # Prescribing Requirements A health professional who is authorized under this title to prescribe schedule II controlled substances and who has a valid United States drug enforcement administration registration number or who is authorized under chapter 18 of this title to dispense controlled substances shall complete a minimum of three hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education each license renewal cycle.

Renewal cycle and due date

  • APRNs must submit an application separate from their RN to renew their APRN certificate.

    Applies when: Arizona APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      ## Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) APRNs are required to submit an application separate from their RN to renew their APRN certificate.

  • Arizona APRN certification expires when the RN license expires or when national certification expires, whichever occurs first.

    Applies when: For Arizona APRN/CNM/CNS/CRNA certificates.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      ### APRN Renewal FAQs If you are an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) your Arizona APRN certification will expire when your Multistate RN license or Arizona RN license expires, or when your national certification expires, whichever occurs first

  • If you have an Arizona RN license, you must renew the RN first, then a link will appear to renew the Arizona APRN certificate.

    Applies when: For Arizona APRN renewal applicants who also hold an Arizona RN license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      If you have an Arizona RN license, ***you must renew the RN first***, then a link will appear to renew your Arizona APRN certificate

  • Renewal application status can be checked in the Nurse Portal, and nurse credential information is updated every business day in NURSYS.

    Applies when: To verify current status, not a personal due date.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The information for nurses is updated every business day and uploaded to NURSYS (APRN/RN/LPN) or the AZBN Verification Portal (CNA/LNA/CMA/LHA).
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      Nurses will be able to verify their renewal application status at any time via their Nurse Portal account.

  • APRNs must submit a separate application from the RN to renew the APRN certificate.

    Applies when: Arizona APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      ## Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) APRNs are required to submit an application separate from their RN to renew their APRN certificate.

  • Arizona APRN certification expires when the RN license expires or when national certification expires, whichever occurs first.

    Applies when: For Arizona APRN, CNM, CNS, and CRNA certificates.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      ### APRN Renewal FAQs If you are an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) your Arizona APRN certification will expire when your Multistate RN license or Arizona RN license expires, or when your national certification expires, whichever occurs first

  • Nursys is updated every business day for APRN/RN/LPN; renewal application status is available in the Nurse Portal.

    Applies when: To verify current status, not a personal due date.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The information for nurses is updated every business day and uploaded to NURSYS (APRN/RN/LPN) or the AZBN Verification Portal (CNA/LNA/CMA/LHA).
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      Nurses will be able to verify their renewal application status at any time via their Nurse Portal account.

  • If you have an Arizona RN license, renew the RN first, then the APRN link appears.

    Applies when: For Arizona APRN renewal applicants who also hold an Arizona RN license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      If you have an Arizona RN license, ***you must renew the RN first***, then a link will appear to renew your Arizona APRN certificate

  • License/certification status for APRN/RN/LPN is updated every business day in NURSYS, and the Nurse Portal shows renewal status.

    Applies when: To verify current status, not a personal due date.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The information for nurses is updated every business day and uploaded to NURSYS (APRN/RN/LPN) or the AZBN Verification Portal (CNA/LNA/CMA/LHA).
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      Nurses will be able to verify their renewal application status at any time via their Nurse Portal account.

  • APRN renewal is a separate application from RN renewal.

    Applies when: For Arizona APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      ## Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) APRNs are required to submit an application separate from their RN to renew their APRN certificate.

  • If you have an Arizona RN license, renew the RN first, then the APRN link appears.

    Applies when: For Arizona APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      If you have an Arizona RN license, ***you must renew the RN first***, then a link will appear to renew your Arizona APRN certificate

  • Arizona APRN certification expires when the RN license expires or the national certification expires, whichever occurs first.

    Applies when: For Arizona APRN, CNM, CNS, and CRNA certificates.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      ### APRN Renewal FAQs If you are an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) your Arizona APRN certification will expire when your Multistate RN license or Arizona RN license expires, or when your national certification expires, whichever occurs first

  • License/certification status for APRN/RN/LPN is updated in NURSYS every business day; Nurse Portal also shows renewal status.

    Applies when: To verify current expiration/status, not to calculate a personal due date.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The information for nurses is updated every business day and uploaded to NURSYS (APRN/RN/LPN) or the AZBN Verification Portal (CNA/LNA/CMA/LHA).
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      Nurses will be able to verify their renewal application status at any time via their Nurse Portal account.

Renewal steps

  • Renewal applications and renewal-status actions use the Nurse Portal.

    Applies when: Arizona APRN/RN renewal workflow.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbngateway.az.gov ↗
      Payments for initial license applications or renewal applications should NOT be made on this site and instead must be made through the **Nurse Portal**.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      Nurses will be able to verify their renewal application status at any time via their Nurse Portal account. When the license has been renewed, the information will be updated within their Nurse Portal immediately, and will be updated on Nursys.com by the following day.

  • When the license has been renewed, the information updates within the Nurse Portal immediately and on Nursys.com by the following day.

    Applies when: For Arizona nurse renewals processed by the Board.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      Nurses will be able to verify their renewal application status at any time via their Nurse Portal account. When the license has been renewed, the information will be updated within their Nurse Portal immediately, and will be updated on Nursys.com by the following day.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      When the license has been renewed, the information will be updated within their Nurse Portal immediately, and will be updated on Nursys.com by the following day.

  • Nurse Portal.

    Applies when: Arizona APRN renewal submission and status actions.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbngateway.az.gov ↗
      Payments for initial license applications or renewal applications should NOT be made on this site and instead must be made through the **Nurse Portal**.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      Nurses will be able to verify their renewal application status at any time via their Nurse Portal account.
    3. 3. azbn.gov ↗
      If you wish to inactivate or retire your license, you must make this request through your Arizona Nurse Portal.

  • APRNs must submit an application separate from the RN to renew the APRN certificate.

    Applies when: Arizona APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      ## Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) APRNs are required to submit an application separate from their RN to renew their APRN certificate.

  • APRNs must submit an application separate from their RN to renew the APRN certificate.

    Applies when: For Arizona APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      ## Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) APRNs are required to submit an application separate from their RN to renew their APRN certificate.

  • Renewal applications and status actions use the Nurse Portal.

    Applies when: For Arizona nursing renewal applications.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      Nurses will be able to verify their renewal application status at any time via their Nurse Portal account.
    2. 2. azbngateway.az.gov ↗
      Payments for initial license applications or renewal applications should NOT be made on this site and instead must be made through the **Nurse Portal**.
    3. 3. azbn.gov ↗
      If you wish to inactivate or retire your license, you must make this request through your Arizona Nurse Portal.

  • Official national certification, including issue and expiration dates with category/specialty, must be provided directly by the credentialing agency.

    Applies when: When AZBN needs certification verification for APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      Official national certification, including issue and expiration dates with category/specialty, must be provided directly to us by the credentialing agency
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      **Note:** Official national certification, including issue and expiration dates with category/specialty, must be provided directly to us by the credentialing agency

  • When the license is renewed, the information updates in the Nurse Portal immediately and in Nursys.com by the following day.

    Applies when: For Arizona nursing license renewals processed by the Board.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      Nurses will be able to verify their renewal application status at any time via their Nurse Portal account. When the license has been renewed, the information will be updated within their Nurse Portal immediately, and will be updated on Nursys.com by the following day.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      When the license has been renewed, the information will be updated within their Nurse Portal immediately, and will be updated on Nursys.com by the following day.

  • Nurse Portal

    Applies when: For APRN renewal submission and status actions.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      Submission of a APRN Initial application via the Nurse Portal.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      If you wish to inactivate or retire your license, you must make this request through your Arizona Nurse Portal.

  • Official national certification must be provided directly by the credentialing agency.

    Applies when: When AZBN needs certification verification for APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      Official national certification, including issue and expiration dates with category/specialty, must be provided directly to us by the credentialing agency
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      **Note:** Official national certification, including issue and expiration dates with category/specialty, must be provided directly to us by the credentialing agency

  • Renewal payments should be made through the Nurse Portal, not the AZBN online payment site.

    Applies when: For APRN/RN renewal payments.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbngateway.az.gov ↗
      Payments for initial license applications or renewal applications should NOT be made on this site and instead must be made through the **Nurse Portal**.

  • Renewal application status can be checked in the Nurse Portal, and renewed license information updates in Nursys by the next day.

    Applies when: For post-submission status tracking.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      Nurses will be able to verify their renewal application status at any time via their Nurse Portal account. When the license has been renewed, the information will be updated within their Nurse Portal immediately, and will be updated on Nursys.com by the following day.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      When the license has been renewed, the information will be updated within their Nurse Portal immediately, and will be updated on Nursys.com by the following day.

Renewal fees

  • No Charge.

    Applies when: Placing a license on inactive or retirement status.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      ### What are the fees to renew, inactivate or retire my license? - Renewal fee: $160.00 (Required) - Obtaining temporary license for a refresher course – No Charge - Placing license on inactive or retirement status – No Charge
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      ### What are the fees to renew, inactivate or retire my license? - Obtaining temporary license for a refresher course – No Charge - Placing license on inactive or retirement status – No Charge

  • $2.00 or 2.2%, whichever is greater.

    Applies when: When paying by credit or debit card through the AZBN payment system.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbngateway.az.gov ↗
      **A $2.00 or 2.2% (whichever is greater) processing fee will be charged on all credit and debit card transactions.
    2. 2. azbngateway.az.gov ↗
      **A $2.00 or 2.2% (whichever is greater) processing fee will be charged on all credit and debit card transactions.**

  • No charge.

    Applies when: Placing an APRN license on inactive or retirement status.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      ### What are the fees to renew, inactivate or retire my license? - Renewal fee: $160.00 (Required) - Obtaining temporary license for a refresher course – No Charge - Placing license on inactive or retirement status – No Charge

  • $2.00 or 2.2%, whichever is greater.

    Applies when: If payment is made by credit or debit card through the AZBN payment system.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbngateway.az.gov ↗
      **A $2.00 or 2.2% (whichever is greater) processing fee will be charged on all credit and debit card transactions.
    2. 2. azbngateway.az.gov ↗
      Payments for initial license applications or renewal applications should NOT be made on this site and instead must be made through the **Nurse Portal**.

Late, expired or inactive licenses

  • After the due date on April 1 and before the expiration date on August 1.

    Applies when: Arizona nursing renewal timing.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      Remember, a late for renewal occurs after the license is due for renewal on April 1st and before the expiration of the license on August 1st.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      If a licensee does not renew the license on or before August 1, the license expires
    3. 3. azbn.gov ↗
      ** Remember, a late for renewal occurs after the license is due for renewal on April 1st and before the expiration of the license on August 1st.
    4. 4. azbn.gov ↗
      If a licensee does not renew the license on or before August 1, the license expires

  • If the license is not renewed on or before May 1, an additional fee for late renewal applies.

    Applies when: Arizona nursing renewal timing.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      If a licensee does not renew the license on or before May 1, the licensee shall pay an additional fee for late renewal but may continue to work until their license expires or licensed is renewed.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      If a licensee does not renew the license on or before May 1, the licensee shall pay an additional fee for late renewal as prescribed in section 32-1643.
    3. 3. azbn.gov ↗
      If a licensee does not renew the license on or before May 1, the licensee shall pay an additional fee for late renewal as prescribed in section 32-1643.

  • After the due date on April 1 and before expiration on August 1.

    Applies when: Arizona nursing renewal timing.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      Remember, a late for renewal occurs after the license is due for renewal on April 1st and before the expiration of the license on August 1st.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      If a licensee does not renew the license on or before August 1, the license expires

  • If the license is not renewed on or before May 1, an additional late-renewal fee applies, but the nurse may continue to work until expiration or renewal.

    Applies when: Arizona nursing licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      If a licensee does not renew the license on or before May 1, the licensee shall pay an additional fee for late renewal but may continue to work until their license expires or licensed is renewed.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      If a licensee does not renew the license on or before May 1, the licensee shall pay an additional fee for late renewal as prescribed in section 32-1643.

  • If a nurse fails to renew before August 1, the nurse shall not practice nursing after August 1 until the Board issues a renewal license.

    Applies when: If renewal is not completed before August 1.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      If a nurse fails to renew before August 1 of the year the license expires, the nurse shall not practice nursing after August 1 until the Board issues a renewal license.

  • $50 a month.

    Applies when: For a nurse who works any number of days in May, June, or July.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The late fee is $50 a month for the nurse who works any number of days in May, June, or July.

  • After the April 1 due date and before the August 1 expiration.

    Applies when: For Arizona nursing license renewal timing.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      Remember, a late for renewal occurs after the license is due for renewal on April 1st and before the expiration of the license on August 1st.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      Except as provided in section 32-4301, a registered and practical nurse licensee shall renew the license every four years on or before April 1.
    3. 3. azbn.gov ↗
      If a licensee does not renew the license on or before August 1, the license expires

  • If the license is not renewed on or before May 1, the licensee must pay an additional late-renewal fee but may continue to work until the license expires or is renewed.

    Applies when: For Arizona nursing licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      If a licensee does not renew the license on or before May 1, the licensee shall pay an additional fee for late renewal but may continue to work until their license expires or licensed is renewed.

  • If a nurse fails to renew before August 1, the nurse shall not practice nursing after August 1 until the Board issues a renewal license.

    Applies when: For Arizona nursing licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      If a nurse fails to renew before August 1 of the year the license expires, the nurse shall not practice nursing after August 1 until the Board issues a renewal license.

  • An administrative penalty is issued if a nurse works on an expired license.

    Applies when: For Arizona nursing licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      An administrative penalty is issued if a nurse works on an expired license

  • After April 1 and before August 1.

    Applies when: Arizona renewal notices for APRN/RN/LPN licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      Remember, a late for renewal occurs after the license is due for renewal on April 1st and before the expiration of the license on August 1st.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      Except as provided in section 32-4301, a registered and practical nurse licensee shall renew the license every four years on or before April 1.
    3. 3. azbn.gov ↗
      If a licensee does not renew the license on or before August 1, the license expires

  • A nurse shall not practice nursing after August 1 until the Board issues a renewal license.

    Applies when: If renewal is not completed before August 1.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      If a nurse fails to renew before August 1 of the year the license expires, the nurse shall not practice nursing after August 1 until the Board issues a renewal license.

  • $50 a month

    Applies when: For a nurse who works any number of days in May, June, or July.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The late fee is $50 a month for the nurse who works any number of days in May, June, or July.

Board and official links

  • Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN).

    Applies when: Arizona Nurse Practitioner/APRN renewal and verification.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) is a primary source, as required by the Joint Commission, of verifying the licensure/certification status for all nursing licenses issued in the State of Arizona.
    2. 2. azleg.gov ↗
      Nurses are licensed or certified by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN).

  • Nursys.com is the Board’s primary source of verification for license or credential status.

    Applies when: Arizona nursing credentials.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The Nursys.com Quick Confirm is the Board’s primary source of verification for license/credential status.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      # Primary Source Verification The Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) is a primary source, as required by the Joint Commission, of verifying the licensure/certification status for all nursing licenses issued in the State of Arizona.

  • Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN).

    Applies when: Arizona APRN/Nurse Practitioner renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) is a primary source, as required by the Joint Commission, of verifying the licensure/certification status for all nursing licenses issued in the State of Arizona.
    2. 2. azleg.gov ↗
      Nurses are licensed or certified by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN).

  • Nursys.com is the Board’s primary source of verification for license/credential status.

    Applies when: Arizona nursing credentials.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The Nursys.com Quick Confirm is the Board’s primary source of verification for license/credential status.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      # Primary Source Verification The Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) is a primary source, as required by the Joint Commission, of verifying the licensure/certification status for all nursing licenses issued in the State of Arizona.

  • Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN).

    Applies when: For Arizona APRN/Nurse Practitioner licensure and renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) is a primary source, as required by the Joint Commission, of verifying the licensure/certification status for all nursing licenses issued in the State of Arizona.
    2. 2. azleg.gov ↗
      Nurses are licensed or certified by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN).

  • Renew your License.

    Applies when: Official AZBN renewal information page.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      # Renew your License

  • Nursys.com is the Board’s primary source of verification for license or credential status.

    Applies when: For Arizona nursing credentials.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The Nursys.com Quick Confirm is the Board’s primary source of verification for license/credential status.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      # Primary Source Verification The Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) is a primary source, as required by the Joint Commission, of verifying the licensure/certification status for all nursing licenses issued in the State of Arizona.

  • Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN)

    Applies when: State nursing board for Arizona APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) is a primary source, as required by the Joint Commission, of verifying the licensure/certification status for all nursing licenses issued in the State of Arizona.
    2. 2. azleg.gov ↗
      Nurses are licensed or certified by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN).

  • Renew your License

    Applies when: Official AZBN renewal information page.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      # Renew your License

  • Nursys.com is the Board’s primary source for license/credential status.

    Applies when: For Arizona nursing credentials.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azbn.gov ↗
      The Nursys.com Quick Confirm is the Board’s primary source of verification for license/credential status.
    2. 2. azbn.gov ↗
      # Primary Source Verification The Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) is a primary source, as required by the Joint Commission, of verifying the licensure/certification status for all nursing licenses issued in the State of Arizona.
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