Section 246-840-125 - Retired active credential(1) A registered or licensed practical nurse may place their credential in "retired active" status by meeting the requirements of this section.(2) A registered or licensed practical nurse who holds a retired active credential may only practice in intermittent or emergent circumstances.(a) Intermittent means the registered or licensed practical nurse will practice no more than ninety days a year.(b) Emergent means the registered or licensed practical nurse will practice only in emergency circumstances such as earthquakes, floods, times of declared war, or other states of emergency.(3) To obtain a retired active credential a registered or a licensed practical nurse must:(a) Meet the requirements in WAC 246-12-120.(b) Pay the appropriate fee in WAC 246-840-990.(4) To renew a retired active credential the registered nurse or licensed practical nurse must: (a) Meet the requirements in WAC 246-12-130. The retired active credential fee is in WAC 246-840-990.(b) Have completed eight hours of continuing nursing education within a twelvemonth period prior to the renewal of licensure in compliance with WAC 246-840-220(2)(b). Education may include CPR and first aid.(c) Demonstrate they have practiced at least twenty-four hours within a twelvemonth period prior to the renewal of licensure. Practice may be paid or volunteer, but must require nursing knowledge or a nursing license.(d) Renew their retired active credential every year on their birthday.(5) To return to active status the registered or licensed practical nurse must meet the requirements in WAC 246-12-140. The active renewal fee is in WAC 246-840-990. (6) A registered or licensed practical nurse who holds a retired active credential is subject to a continuing competency audit as outlined in WAC 246-840-220 and 246840-230.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-840-125
Adopted by WSR 14-02-026, filed 12/20/13, effective 1/20/2014Amended by WSR 16-04-097, Filed 2/1/2016, effective 3/3/2016Amended by WSR 21-11-032, Filed 5/12/2021, effective 6/12/2021