NOTE: The data presented on this page is for informational purposes only. All licensees are responsible for checking with their own relevant local, state, and/or federal or other appropriate licensing agency to determine requirements for licensure and/or certification.
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico – Departamento de Salud
Website: https://orcps.salud.pr.gov/
RN Requirements
32 contact hours/3 years
RNs shall earn 30 contact hours every renewal period, plus 2 additional hours for the Equity and Respect course.
For renewal, RNs must complete:
- 3 contact hours in infection control that includes HIV, Hepatitis and TB is also required.
- 2 additional hours in the Equity and Respect course in which bioethics and discrimination are addressed in general.
- 6 hours must be relevant to the RN’s specialty area or functional role.
If the RN resides in the United States and wishes to maintain their Puerto Rico license, 50% of the required contact hours must be obtained from a Puerto Rico provider.
LPN Requirements
21 contact hours/3 years
For renewal, LPNs must complete:
3 contact hours in infection control that includes HIV, Hepatitis and TB is also required.
If the LPN resides in the United States and wishes to maintain their Puerto Rico license, 50% of the required contact hours must be obtained from a Puerto Rico provider.
Advanced Practice Nursing Requirements
52 contact hours/3 years
APRNs shall earn 50 contact hours every renewal period, plus 2 additional hours for the Equity and Respect course.
For renewal, APRNs must complete:
- 3 contact hours in infection control that includes HIV, Hepatitis and TB is also required.
- 2 additional hours in the Equity and Respect course in which bioethics and discrimination are addressed in general.
- 20 hours must be relevant to the APRN’s specialty area or functional role.
If the APRN resides in the United States and wishes to maintain their Puerto Rico license, 50% of the required contact hours must be obtained from a Puerto Rico provider.
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