How to Renew a Geriatric Nursing Assistant License
A licensed geriatric nursing assistant holds a certified nursing assistant license with an additional course in geriatric care. To renew a nursing assistant license with a specialized focus on geriatric care you need to go through the same process other certified nursing assistant do to recertify. However, in addition to recertifying your nursing assistant license you must also recertify the geriatric care portion.
- Complete the renewal paperwork you receive in the mail from your state. Most states will alert you when you need to renew your license and the requirements you need to meet. If you worked as a geriatric nursing assistant within the last year, your renewal will be easy.
- Follow the instructions given to renew your license. Most states have an easy process for renewal through the state's website. If you have been employed for more than 8 hours during the calendar year and have no employment restrictions, most of your renewal requirements are met.
- Pay the fee associated with your certified nursing assistant license according to your state's law. Each state is different and fees will vary. You don't need to pay a fee in the state of Arkansas, but in Georgia there is a mandatory fee to renew your geriatric nursing license.
- Retake your nursing assistant exam if you do not meet the work requirements for your state. You will need to study and update yourself with new regulations to pass the state exam.
- Wait for your renewal confirmation letter in the mail. Whether you have mail off your renewal application or you submit online, there will be confirmation letter from your state. Keep this letter until your next certification in case you need to proof of your renewal.