All APNs are required 50 contact hours every three years, 20 of which must be in their area of specialty. Licensees must also hold a national certification appropriate for their specialties.
Here's what you need to renew your Puerto Rico Nursing license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Puerto Rico Board of Nurse Examiners. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Nursing licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
Puerto Rico : APN (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
50
Mandatory Hours:
20
Elective Hours:
30
Renewal Cycle in Months:
36
License Expiration Date:
Varies
Next Education Due Date:
Varies
Online Info
Roster
No roster required
Puerto Rico : LVN-LPN (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
21
Mandatory Hours:
3
Elective Hours:
18
Renewal Cycle in Months:
36
License Expiration Date:
Varies
Next Education Due Date:
Varies
Online Info
LPNs are required 21 contact hours every three years, 3 of which must be in infection including HIV, Hepatitis and/or Tuberculosis.
Roster
No roster required
Puerto Rico : RN (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
30
Mandatory Hours:
3
Elective Hours:
27
Renewal Cycle in Months:
36
License Expiration Date:
Varies
Next Education Due Date:
Varies
Online Info
RNs are required 30 contact hours every three years, 3 of which must be in infection including HIV, Hepatitis and/or Tuberculosis.
Roster
No roster required
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.