§ 90-171.36A. Retired nurse status; reinstatement.
§ 90‑171.36A. Retired nurse status;reinstatement.
(a) After a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse hasretired, upon payment of the one‑time fee required by G.S. 90‑171.27(b),the Board may issue a special license to a registered nurse or licensedpractical nurse in recognition of the nurse's retired status.
(b) If a retired registered nurse or licensed practical nursewishes to return to the practice of nursing, the retired nurse shall apply forreinstatement on a form provided by the Board and satisfy any requirements theBoard deems necessary to reinstate the license. (2003‑29, s. 1.)