Regulation .14 Inactive Status.
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A.
The Board shall place the license of any registered nurse or licensed practical nurse on inactive status if the licensee:
(1)
Has not satisfactorily completed 1,000 hours of active nursing practice or graduated from an approved nursing program within the 5-year period immediately preceding the date of anticipated renewal or chooses inactive status;
(2)
Completes the biennial application for inactive status; and
(3)
Pays all fees.
B.
A licensee on inactive status may not practice nursing in this State. However, a registered nurse on inactive status may use the title “registered nurse”, and a practical nurse on inactive status may use the title “licensed practical nurse”.
C.
A licensee on inactive status may apply for an active status license provided that the licensee:
(1)
Meets the renewal requirements of Health Occupations Article, §8-312, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(2)
Submits to the Board:
(a)
The required application; and
(b)
Written, verified evidence that the licensee has submitted to a criminal history records check in accordance with Regulation .13 of this chapter by:
(i)
Submitting two sets of fingerprints required by the Central Repository and the FBI; and
(ii)
Paying all fees required by the Central Repository and the FBI.
D.
An additional fee may not be charged to change from inactive to active status.