To maintain eligibility as a practising member, a psychiatric nurse must:

1. work in psychiatric nursing activities approved by the association for at least 1400 hours in the five year period immediately preceding the date of application for the year in which licensure is sought. Upon application, and where council considers it appropriate, the council may waive the requirements for this section.
2. hold a practising membership with the association or a regulatory body recognized by the association while working in approved psychiatric nursing activities for these hours to contribute to eligibility for licensure;
3. complete the prescribed forms and submit with the annual licensing fee and other fees prescribed by council; and
4. meet the continuing education requirements determined by the association.