Missouri Nursing License Reinstatement After Suspension or Revocation

Losing your license is devastating—but it doesn’t have to end your career. Under RSMo § 335.066(15), Missouri nurses may petition the Board for reinstatement after demonstrating rehabilitation and compliance with prior orders. The process demands thorough preparation and persuasive documentation.

Eligibility and Requirements

Before applying, you must complete all disciplinary conditions: substance-use monitoring, probation, or continuing-education courses. You’ll then submit a reinstatement petition, letters of recommendation, proof of treatment or therapy, and employment history since revocation.

The Board evaluates whether reinstatement serves public protection. It considers your insight, remorse, and recovery progress. Many petitions are denied not because nurses remain unsafe but because they fail to present sufficient evidence of change.

Building a Strong Reinstatement Case

I guide clients through every step—collecting supportive statements from supervisors, counselors, and peers; assembling compliance records; and preparing testimony for the reinstatement hearing. We demonstrate not only that you’ve fulfilled past requirements but that you now exceed professional expectations.

Nurses who completed the Missouri Alternative Program for Nurses (MAP) or similar rehabilitation programs often have stronger cases. I emphasize your adherence to MAP terms, continued sobriety, and positive evaluations to show sustainable recovery.

Even after reinstatement, the Board may impose probationary conditions, such as supervision or quarterly reporting. Legal counsel ensures these terms are fair and achievable so you can return to full practice.

Call Sanger Law Today!

If you’re ready to restore your nursing career, call Sanger Law Office, LLC at (816) 520-8040. We help nurses in St. Louis, Kansas City, and across Missouri prepare successful reinstatement petitions and rebuild their professional futures.