(1) A licensed registered nurse who wishes to retain a license but who will not be practicing nursing may obtain an inactive status license upon submission of an application and payment of the appropriate fee. An individual licensed on inactive status may not practice nursing during the period in which the licensee remains on inactive status.

(2) An individual may not remain licensed on inactive status for longer than two years without reestablishing qualifications for licensure, including but not limited to, passage of the licensing examination.

(3) A licensee on inactive status may convert an inactive status license to active status by submission of an appropriate application and payment of the renewal fee for the current renewal period.