§ 21.156. Renewal of license.

 (a)  Licenses for practical nurses expire on June 30 of each biennium in the even-numbered years.

 (b)  Application for renewal of a license will be forwarded biennially to each active registrant prior to the expiration date of the current renewal biennium.

 (c)  Application forms shall be completed and returned, accompanied by the required renewal fee. Upon approval of an application, the applicant will receive a license for the current renewal period. The display portion of the renewal license shall be retained by the current employer of the registrant. The pocket card portion shall be retained by the registrant.

 (d)  When communicating with the Board, registrants shall identify themselves by their full name, including maiden name, current address and their Commonwealth certification number, which shall be typed or printed.