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Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023) |
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Title19a Public Health and Well-being |
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SubTitle19a-88-1_19a-88-10. Retired Licensure for Nurses |
| Sec. 19a-88-1. Definitions |
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For the purposes of sections 19a-88-1 to 19a-88-4, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) "Licensee" means a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse holding a current license pursuant to Chapter 378 of the Connecticut General Statutes. (2) "Department" means the Department of Public Health. (3) "Retired from the profession" means a licensee who does not intend to practice nursing for monetary compensation for a period of at least three years, who may provide volunteer nursing services. (4) "Retired license" means a license that is issued to a licensee who is retired from the profession. (5) "Good Standing" means the license is not revoked, suspended, subject to probation or any other restriction or an unpaid civil penalty. |
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(Adopted effective December 28, 2000) |
| Sec. 19a-88-2. Qualifications |
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(a) A licensee shall be eligible for conversion of his/her license into a retired license if such licensee: (1) Is retired from the profession; (2) Holds a current license in good standing; and (3) Is due to renew such license. (b) An advanced practice registered nurse who holds a retired license shall maintain certification by a national certifying body as prescribed in section 19a-88(c)(2) of the Connecticut General Statutes. |
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(Adopted effective December 28, 2000) |
| Sec. 19a-88-3. Restrictions upon the scope of practice |
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Individuals who hold a retired license shall not: (1) Supervise or delegate nursing care; or (2) Practice nursing for monetary compensation. |
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(Adopted effective December 28, 2000) |
| Sec. 19a-88-4. Requirements for returning a retired license to a full, active license to practice |
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An individual who holds a retired license who wishes to return to active employment shall: (1) Submit an application for licensure, on forms provided by the department, as an advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse; (2) Hold a current retired license in good standing; and (3) Be subject to the provisions of sections 19a-14-1 through 19a-14-5 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. |
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| Sec. 19a-88-5. Definitions |
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For the purposes of sections 19a-88-5 to 19a-88-10, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) "Licensee" means a dentist who holds a full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry issued pursuant to Chapter 379 of the general statutes. (2) "Department" means the Department of Public Health. (3) "Retired from the profession of dentistry" means a licensee who does not practice dentistry for monetary compensation. (4) "Retired license" means a license issued by the Department to a licensee who is retired from the profession of dentistry. (5) "Volunteer services without compensation" means the direct provision of dental services without compensation or teaching in an accredited dental or dental hygiene education program without compensation, except such services shall not include (A) prescribing or administering controlled substances under schedules I or II, or (B) owning or operating a dental practice. (6) "Good standing" means the license is not revoked, suspended, subject to probation or an unresolved complaint. |
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| Sec. 19a-88-6. Good standing |
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A licensee in good standing may apply to the department for a retired license during the licensee's renewal period provided the licensee is retired from the profession of dentistry. The application shall be on forms prescribed by the department. The application shall include a statement from the licensee that such licensee is retired from the profession of dentistry. |
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| Sec. 19a-88-7. Display of license |
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A licensee holding a retired license and providing volunteer services without compensation must post, or be able to produce on request of a patient, a current retired license. |
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| Sec. 19a-88-8. Continuing education |
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A licensee holding a retired license and providing volunteer services without compensation shall be in compliance with section 20-126c of the general statutes with regard to continuing education. |
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| Sec. 19a-88-9. Professional liability insurance |
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A licensee holding a retired license and providing volunteer services without compensation shall be in compliance with the provisions of section 20-126d of the general statutes with regard to professional liability insurance. |
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| Sec. 19a-88-10. Return to active employment |
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A licensee who holds a retired license and wishes to return to practice dentistry for monetary compensation shall submit to the department an application for reinstatement on a form prescribed by the department, pay the required application fee and meet the following requirements: (1) A licensee who holds a retired license who has provided volunteer services without compensation within the two years immediately preceding the date of application shall provide: (A) Written verification of licensure from each state where the licensee holds or has ever held a license to practice dentistry; (B) Evidence satisfactory to the department documenting the applicant's provision of volunteer services without compensation within the two years immediately preceding the date of application for reinstatement; and (C) Evidence satisfactory to the department of completion of twelve hours of continuing education as required pursuant to Section 20-126c of the general statutes completed within the twelve months immediately preceding the date of application. (2) A licensee who has not provided volunteer services without compensation within the two years immediately preceding the date of the application for reinstatement shall provide: (A) Written verification of licensure from each state where the licensee holds or has ever held a license to practice dentistry; (B) Evidence satisfactory to the department of completion of twenty-five hours of continuing education required pursuant to Section 20-126c of the general statutes within the twelve months immediately preceding the date of application; and (C) Evidence of successful completion of the clinical skills examination administered by the Northeast Regional Board of Dental Examiners, Inc. or its successor organization. |
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(Adopted effective April 3, 2009) |