subject: Becoming A Nurse And Getting Licensed [print this page] Upon completing and passing that test, you will be given your Registered nurse licensure and the scope of your responsibilities will spread and your pay grade will increase. This license is only valid for a year as you will need to renew it after that. After the first renewal you will have two years before it needs to be renewed again, but during those two years, you will need to be earning continuing educational credits (CEUs) as different states require different amounts for you to be qualified. Always ensure that you keep records and documentations for your CEUs because the State Board of Nursing can audit you at anytime and if you are not able to provide these credits, they may suspend your license.
