Nursing: Puerto Rico

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: http://www2.pr.gov/Pages/default.aspx

RN Requirements

CE Requirements: 30 contact hours every licensing period. 20 contact hours may be earned through distance learning. 3 contact hours of infection control that includes HIV, hepatitis, and TB are also required.
Reentry: Consult State Board

LPN Requirements

CE Requirements: 21 contact hours every licensing period. 15 contact hours may be earned through distance learning. 3 contact hours of infection control that includes HIV, hepatitis, and TB are also required.
Reentry: Consult State Board

Advanced Practice Nursing Requirements

CE Requirements: National Certification
Reentry: Consult State Board