How will Endorsement affect upcoming license renewals and effective dates?
A. An RN license that is issued between now and 08/31/2010 will receive an active license with an expiration date of 12/31/2010. An LPN license that is issued between now and 08/31/2011 will receive an active license with an expiration date of 12/31/2011. If the applicant for licensure by endorsement is issued a license during the renewal period for that license type, the license shall expire at the end of the next license period. Nurses whose licenses are issued through the endorsement process shall accrue for the first license renewal one contact hour for each calendar month remaining in the earning period. Contact hours earned for initial licensure by endorsement may not be used toward the continuing education requirement for the next license renewal period.
