When to File Reinstatement Application
Complete and submit this application only if you previously held a Delaware Nursing license of the same type and either
See Section 6.6 of the Rules and Regulations.
If you are currently licensed in another state that is a nurse licensure compact state (listed below), file this application only if you
- are moving from a compact state to a non-compact state, and
- want to practice in Delaware.
How to File Application
- Submit completed, signed and notarized application form.
- If your name has changed since you were previously licensed in Delaware, enclose a copy of a legal document changing your name (e.g., marriage certificate, divorce decree).
- Enclose processing fee by check or money order made payable to “State of Delaware.”
- Attach a copy of your driver’s license or official identification card from the Division of Motor Vehicles.
- If you are currently licensed in another state or jurisdiction, attach a photocopy of eachcurrent nursing license.
- License must show an expiration date.
- If there is a signature section on your license, sign it before copying.
- Complete the Authorization for Release of Information form to request a criminal background check. Follow the instructions on the authorization form to arrange to be fingerprinted. You must complete this requirement even if you recently had a criminal background check done for some other reason.
- Complete the applicant section of the Employer Reference Form and send to your nursing employer(s) during the most recent six months of your nursing practice.
- After completing the form, the employer(s) must return the form directly to the Board office. Forms received from you will be rejected.
- If it is your employer’s policy not to comment on performance, submit a copy of your most recent employee evaluation to the Board office. Obtain this evaluation yourself; do not ask your employer to forward a copy.
- Complete the Verification of Continuing Education form following the instructions on the form.
- Enter all courses/programs you have completed over the past two years.
- RN’s are required to complete 30 contact hours. LPN’s are required to complete 24 contact hours.
- Enclose certificates of completion for the courses/programs you list on the Verification of Continuing Education form. If you do not submit a completion certificate, no credit will be awarded for the course/program.
Applications that are incomplete, unsigned, not notarized or submitted without the processing fee will be rejected.
Applying for a Temporary Permit
Apply for a Temporary Permit only if you have an offer of employment and plan to start employment in Delaware before the reinstatement process is completed (4-6 weeks). The temporary permit is issued for 90 days and may be extended.
- Complete TEMPORARY PERMIT section of the application
- Do not begin orientation or employment until you are assigned a temporary permit number .
- If you are also applying for an APN license and need an APN Temporary Permit, apply only for the APN Temporary; do not complete the Temporary Permit section of the Reinstatement application.
- Enclose temporary permit fee by check or money order made payable to “State of Delaware.” This fee is in addition to the processing fee for the application.
- Effective January 1, 2009, the Board office must receive results of the criminal background check before issuing a temporary permit.
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