If a nurses license has been on inactive/retired status more than 4 years, would the nurse have to take a refresher course to obtain volunteer retired nurse authorization?
Since volunteer retired nurse (VRN) status is not a “license” to practice nursing, a refresher course is not required; however, depending upon the specific nursing services that the VRN intends to provide, continuing education and/or a precepted clinical may be prudent to assure the VRN delivers care in a safe manner. In addition, an advanced practice nurse with VR-RN status may need to limit the level of care provided if he/she has been out of the advanced practice role/specialty for four (4) or more years.
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