Question:
Dear Donna,
I have not worked as a nurse for seven and a half years. I was injured, and the side effects of medication affected my memory. I let my Pennsylvania license lapse. Is it possible to reactivate my license? Will I be required to take the NCLEX again?
Lapsed Licensee
Dear Donna,
I have not worked as a nurse for seven and a half years. I was injured, and the side effects of medication affected my memory. I let my Pennsylvania license lapse. Is it possible to reactivate my license? Will I be required to take the NCLEX again?
Lapsed Licensee
Dear Donna replies:
Dear Lapsed Licensee,
To reactivate your RN license in Pennsylvania, you will have to call the board of nursing directly at 717-783-7142. They will take your information and advise you about what is required. You will not necessarily have to retake NCLEX, but you might be required to take a nurse refresher course. These things often are decided on a case-by-case basis, so make that call.
Best wishes,
Donna
Dear Lapsed Licensee,
To reactivate your RN license in Pennsylvania, you will have to call the board of nursing directly at 717-783-7142. They will take your information and advise you about what is required. You will not necessarily have to retake NCLEX, but you might be required to take a nurse refresher course. These things often are decided on a case-by-case basis, so make that call.
Best wishes,
Donna
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