201 KAR 20:095. Retired nurse licensure status

Section 1. Retired Status. (1) A registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse who is retired and holds or has held a Kentucky nurse license may apply for retired status by: (a) Completing the "Application for Retired Status" as required by 201 KAR 20:370; (b) Paying the fee set out in 201 KAR 20:240; and (c) Submitting a copy of an official name change document, such as a court order, marriage certificate, Social Security card, or divorce decree, if applicable. (2) Â (a) Upon completion of all requirements, the board shall issue the nurse a retired status license. (b) The retired status license shall remain in effect unless reinstated in accordance with 201 KAR 20:225. A nurse who is currently under disciplinary action shall not be eligible for retired status. Section 2. Â (1) An individual who has been granted retired status in Kentucky shall not be employed in this state as a nurse or function in the capacity of a nurse while maintaining the retired status. (2) An individual who is employed or who practices as a nurse in this state while on retired status shall be considered to be practicing without a license and in violation of KRS 314.031 and subject to the penalties in KRS 314.091 and 314.991.