According to the North Carolina Nursing Practice Act, individuals who have not held an active license for at least five years are required to successfully complete a Board approved Refresher Course. If you desire licensure in a state other than North Carolina, contact that board of Nursing regarding their requirements. The RN refresher course includes at least 240 hours of instruction, with at least 120 hours of the total consisting of clinical learning experiences. The LPN refresher course consists of at least 180 hours of instruction, with at least 90 hours of the total being clinical learning experiences.

Please contact the program of your choice for specific admission and course requirements. If you need additional information regarding this process, please contact Linda Blain, Education Coordinator, at lindab@ncbon.com. Refresher Courses currently approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing:

LPN

RN