What rules apply to a nurse who is authorized as a volunteer retired nurse?
A nurse seeking to attain/maintain authorization as a volunteer retired nurse must comply with three rules: • 216.3(6) regarding reduced requirements for continuing education (10 hours of CE every two years; if VR-RN with APN status, 20 hours of CE are required); • 217.9 regarding requirements to attain/maintain authorization as a volunteer retired nurse (possess unencumbered license, not perform any nursing duties for compensation, be at least 65 years old); and • 223.1(17) which specifies a fee of $10.00 (ten) dollars each renewal period (2-years).
