(1) A licensed APRN who wishes to retain a license, but who will not be practicing advanced practice nursing, may obtain an inactive status APRN license upon submission of an application to the board and payment of the appropriate fee.

(2) An APRN on inactive status may not practice advanced practice nursing during the period in which the licensee remains on inactive status.

(3) An APRN with an inactive license may not hold a prescriptive authority endorsement.

(4) An individual may not remain licensed on inactive APRN status for longer than two years without reestablishing qualifications for initial licensure.

(5) An APRN on inactive status may convert to active status by submitting:

(a) an appropriate application and payment of the renewal fee for the current renewal period;

(b) affirmation of 12 continuing education contact hours obtained within 12 months prior to reactivation; and

(c) documentation of current certification from a national certifying body.