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RN/LPN Renewal of licensure is when you hold an Arizona license and apply to renew the license every 4 years.
What You Need to Know
- Nurses previously licensed in AZ must reapply by renewal, not by endorsement.
- ARIZONA IS A COMPACT STATE. If your Primary State of Residency is in another Compact State do not apply for licensure in Arizona unless you are declaring Arizona as your Primary State of Residency. Primary State of Residency is defined as where you vote, pay taxes and hold a driver’s license. For the list of compact states go to https://www.ncsbn.org/compacts/nurse-licensure-compact.page
Renewal Requirements
Renewal applicants must meet one of the following practice requirements:
- Practiced as a nurse for 960 hours or more in the past 5 years OR
- Graduated from a nursing program and obtained a degree within past 5 years OR
- Completed an Arizona Board approved refresher course in the past 5 years OR
- Obtained an advanced nursing degree in the past 5 years (i.e. LPN to RN, RN to BSN, masters, or doctorate).
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Renewal Requirements
APRNs are required to submit a separate application from their RN application to renew their APRN certificate. If you have an Arizona RN license, you must renew the RN first, then a link will appear to renew your Arizona APRN certificate.
APRN Renewal applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Practiced as an advanced practice registered nurse for 960 hours or more in the past 5 years
- Hold an active Arizona RN OR current RN license with multistate privileges in another compact state.
- Hold active national certification. (Your certification will expire when your RN license expires)
- APRNs who hold an active DEA license, MUST have completed a minimum of three hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education (as required by Arizona Revised Statute 32-3248.02)
Inactive/Retired/Lapsed/Expired Licenses
Questions About the Application Process
Many questions about the application process can be answered by visiting the RN / LPN / APRN Renewal FAQs.
Certified Medication Assistants (CMAs) are required to renew nursing medication certification every 2 years by the last day of the birth month.
Renewal Requirements
- Applicants must have worked, doing medication assistant duties, for a minimum of 160 hours within the past 2 years.
- Applicants must hold a current licensed nursing assistant license.
Questions About the Application Process
Many questions about the application process can be answered by visiting the CMA/CNA/LNA Renewal FAQs.
CNA Renewal of your certificate is when you hold an AZ certificate and apply to renew the certificate every 2 years.
Questions About the Application Process
Many questions about the application process can be answered by visiting the CMA/CNA/LNA Renewal FAQs.
Licensed Health Aides (LHAs) are required to renew their health aide licensure every 4 years from the date of issuance of their credential.
Renewal Requirements
Applicants for licensed health aide (LHA) renewal must meet the following requirements:
- Pay applicable fees
- Applicants must submit proof that the patient still meets the age and eligibility requirements
- Submit a statement on a form provided by the Board and completed by the applicant’s patient’s home care provider confirming that the applicant has adequately maintained the skills and knowledge required for safe LHA care of the patient.
Questions About the Application Process
Many questions about the application process can be answered by visiting the LHA Renewal FAQs.