Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

catsmeow1972, BSN, RN · Nov 6, 2016

I too do the "credit card on ice" thing. I've done such for a long time because i used to (pre nursing or any real jobs skill for that matter) live paycheck to paycheck, right down to the wire (like calling the power company to beg for an extension or pawning my TV to pay the rent) Hey, i was like 19-22 years old and a college flunk out. As i have zero desire to return to that lifestyle, I make darn sure I ALWAYS have a means of paying for those unexpected bills or whatever.

johsonmichelle · Nov 6, 2016

In my state it costs $146 to renew your RN license (I'm in md) , plus background check fees. The license is renewed every 2 years as well.

RNperdiem, RN · Nov 6, 2016

I would be puzzled too. I mean, your ability to earn a living wage is your most valuable financial asset. It deserves to be protected.

Maybe people take this for granted.

joanna73, BSN, RN · Nov 6, 2016

My renewal fees are 590.00 each year. I budget for it and pay my fees on time. Employers want a copy of our current license and we cannot work without producing the documentation.

That's all the incentive I need.

Libby1987 · Nov 6, 2016

My renewal fees are 590.00 each year. I budget for it and pay my fees on time. Employers want a copy of our current license and we cannot work without producing the documentation.
That's all the incentive I need.

$590.00 ??

Libby1987 · Nov 6, 2016

No one but me alluded to CEUs, doesn't everyone have to complete them? Or are other states that different?

featherzRN, MSN · Nov 6, 2016

My state has no CEU requirements, but in california we had to do 30. I just did some quickie online thing when I had to do CEUs, but I think that could be one hurdle. For everyone else, maybe it just goes in the 'to do later' pile and they forget - after all, it's usually sent out a few months before actually due.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Nov 6, 2016

My renewal fees are 590.00 each year.

$590.00 ??

We must keep in mind that the poster who pays $590 in renewal fees is located in Canada.

RNKPCE · Nov 6, 2016

I put an alert in my phone to go off 60 days before my license expires and it repeats every two years. Also if I don't think I will obtain enough CEs by attending classes etc. I do a 30 CE class online about one year before my license expires so I don't have to worry about that at the last minute.

I don't get how that happens either.

**Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN** · Nov 6, 2016

No one but me alluded to CEUs, doesn't everyone have to complete them? Or are other states that different?

There are states that don't require CEs for renewal. My state only started requiring them 5 years ago. I pretty much go after the free ones online. Even the mandatory child abuse hours can be found for free.

Libby1987 · Nov 6, 2016

There are states that don't require CEs for renewal. My state only started requiring them 5 years ago. I pretty much go after the free ones online. Even the mandatory child abuse hours can be found for free.

California requires 30 hrs, I think always but certainly back to the 80's.

A 30 hr home study course runs about $75.

If no CEUs are required, I can't imagine why anyone would be late unless they really didn't want to renew.