How often must I work as an RN inorder to keep my license?

classicdame, MSN, EdD · May 25, 2012

check with your BON. You might need to go "inactive" but document continuing education. Remember, future employers may wonder about the gap too. In some states you will have to do a refresher course. I recommend working prn somewhere if possible. Just a few days or nights each month will at least give you experience.

Double-Helix, BSN, RN · May 25, 2012

Check with your state BON to be sure, but in many states you don't need to be working in order to have an active license. You do, however, need to pay the renewal fees and complete the required Continuing Education Units (CEU's) in order to remain active.

allnurses Guide · May 25, 2012

I would find a job working PRN; work just a few nights every month.

You must REALLY not like your job?

Merlyn · May 25, 2012

Here in NJ all you have to do is every two years pay the fee and have gotten 30 CEUs (15 per year) to keep your license current But every state is different so check with the Ohio BON

sharpeimom · May 25, 2012

please do consider working some prn hours. nursing was my second career. my first was being a copyright proofer and, before that, a book proofreader. i loved it! i loved it but also wanted to become an rn.

i went back and got my bsn, but decided i'd work at my beloved proofing and editing job until "just the right"

nursing spot presented itself. suddenly four years had drifted by and i planned a move to another state. i

applied for a license there, thinking it would be a no brainer because i already had one.

wrong! i had to take a refresher course and retake the nclex -- because i had no experience as an rn. none.

most definitely one of the dumber things i've ever done.