Section 1300.45  Renewals

a)         Every license issued under the Act shall expire on May 31 of each even numbered year for Registered Professional Nurse and on January 31 of each odd numbered year for Licensed Practical Nurse.  The holder of a license may renew such license during the month preceding the expiration date thereof by paying the required fee.

b)         It is the responsibility of each licensee to notify the Division of any change of address.  Failure to receive a renewal form from the Division shall not constitute an excuse for failure to pay the renewal fee.

c)         Practice on a license which has expired is the unlicensed practice of nursing and shall be grounds for discipline pursuant to Section 25 of the Act.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 8582, effective April 21, 2006)