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    "question": "What should I know about License Renewal in Connecticut?",
    "shortAnswer": "Annual after the initial registration period Most licenses expire in the first birth month after issuance and renew annually; confirm the exact date in eLicense. RN/LPN topic requirement applies once every six years for actively practicing nurses; APRN requirements are separate and more extensive.",
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    "answer": "Annual after the initial registration period Most licenses expire in the first birth month after issuance and renew annually; confirm the exact date in eLicense. RN/LPN topic requirement applies once every six years for actively practicing nurses; APRN requirements are separate and more extensive.",
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            "title": "RN licensure by endorsement",
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            "title": "Nurse Licensure Compact",
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