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Licensure
ALABAMA
Board of Nursing
RSA Plaza, Suite 250
770 Washington Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36130-3900
Business: (334) 242-4060
Fax: 334-111-1111
Email Address: abn@abn.state.al.us
License Period
Biennial
December 31
even year (RN)
odd year (LPN)
Temporary Permit Period
90 days following graduation
3 months if by endorsement
Exam Fee
$85 (RN)
$75 (LPN)
(NCLEX fee not included)
Endorsement Fee
$80
$70 (LPN)
$100 (CRNP, CRNA, CNM)
$50 temporary license (RN, LPN)
Renewal Fee
$60 (RN, LPN)
$50 (CRNP, CENA, CNM)
Temporary Permit Fee
$50 examination
(RN, LPN)
Continuing Education Requirements
24 hours per renewal period
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
ALASKA
Board of Nursing
Dept. of Commerce
Div. of Occupational Licensing
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Business: (907) 465-2534
Email Address: License@dced.state.ak.us
License Period
Biennial
November 30
even year (RN)
biennial
September 30
even year (LPN)
Temporary Permit Period
4 months if by endorsement; no permit by exam
Exam Fee
$155 (NCLEX fee not included)
Endorsement Fee
$155
Renewal Fee
$105
Temporary Permit Fee
$50
Continuing Education Requirements
2 of the 3 required for license renewal:
30 contact hours of CE
30 hours of professional nursing activities
320 hours of nursing employment
Re-Examination Limit
must pass within 5 years, then only with remediation
ARIZONA
Board of Nursing
1651 E. Morten Avenue
Suite 150
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Business: (602) 331-8111
License Period
Biennial
birth date
Temporary Permit Period
2 months if by endorsement; no permit by exam
Exam Fee
$135
$88 ETS exam
Endorsement Fee
$70(RN)
$100(APN & CNS)
Renewal Fee
$50 (RN)
Temporary Permit Fee
$25
Continuing Education Requirements
none
Re-Examination Limit
4 times within 1 year
ARKANSAS
State Board of Nursing
University Tower Building
1123 S. University Avenue
Suite 800
Little Rock, AR 72204
Business: (501) 686-2700
License Period
Biennial
birth date
Temporary Permit Period
up to 90 days for endorsement and advanced practice only
no permit by exam
Exam Fee
$55 (CGFNS)
(NCLEX fee not included)
Endorsement Fee
$75 (RN, LPN)
Renewal Fee
$40
Temporary Permit Fee
$10
Continuing Education Requirements
none
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
CALIFORNIA
Board of Registered Nursing
400 R Street, Suite 4030
Sacramento, CA 95814
Business: (916) 322-3350
License Period
Biennial
last day of month following birth month
Temporary Permit Period
pending results of first exam
6 months if by endorsement
Exam Fee
$75 application
$32 fingerprint
$88 ETS exam
($97.25 by mail)
Endorsement Fee
$50 endorsement
$60 endorsement to other sates
$56 fingerprint
Renewal Fee
$80
Temporary Permit Fee
$30 interim permit
$30 temporary license
Continuing Education Requirements
all RNs 30 contact hours every 2 years
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
COLORADO
Board of Nursing
1560 Broadway, Suite 880
Denver, CO 80202
Business: (303) 894-2430
License Period
Biennial
September 30 (RN, even and odd years)
June 30 (LPN, even years)
Temporary Permit Period
90 days; 4 months if by endorsement
Exam Fee
$71 (RN)
$51 (LPN)
(NCLEX fee not included)
Endorsement Fee
$81 (RN)
$61 (LPN)
Renewal Fee
$100 (RN)
$73 (LPN)
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
Continuing Education Requirements
none
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
CONNECTICUT
Department of Public Health
Nurse Licensure
410 Capitol Ave. -MS #12APP
PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Business: (860) 509-7570 /71/73
License Period
Annual, last day of month of birth
Temporary Permit Period
90 days from completion of nursing program. Temporary permit also
available for endorsement applicants, valid for 120 days, nonrenewable;
must hold valid license in another state
Exam Fee
$90 (RN)
$75 (LPN)
Endorsement Fee
$90 (RN)
$75 (LPN)
Renewal Fee
$50 (RN)
$30 (LPN)
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
Continuing Education Requirements
none
Re-Examination Limit
DELAWARE
Board of Nursing
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Cannon Bldg.
Suite 203
Dover, DE 19904
Business: (302) 739-4522 ext. 215,216,217
Email Address: kpapen@state.de.us
License Period
biennial
February 28, May 31,
September 30; odd year,
depending on license number (RN)
February 28, even year (LPN)
Temporary Permit Period
90 days from date of graduation pending results of first exam; renewable
up to 6 months for endorsement applicants (must hold valid license in
another state)
Exam Fee
$84 first time
$10 reexamination (NCLEX fee not included)
Endorsement Fee
$84
Renewal Fee
$74
Temporary Permit Fee
included in licensure fee
Continuing Education Requirements
nurses not actively employed in past 5 years must have completed
refresher program within past 2 years, 400 hours of practice in past 2
years or 1,000 hours in past 5 years; 30 contact hours every 2 years for
RN; 24 for LPN
Re-Examination Limit
unlimited number of times within 2 years, 1 year re-exams
FLORIDA
Board of Nursing
4080 Woodcock Drive
Suite 202
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Business: (904) 858-6940
License Period
biennial, April 30 or July 31, even year
April 30, odd year (RN)
July 31, odd year (LPN)
Temporary Permit Period
pending results of first exam, up to 60 days
60 days + active license if by endorsement
staggered renewal cycles
Exam Fee
$160 (NCLEX fee not included)
Endorsement Fee
$175
Renewal Fee
$65
Temporary Permit Fee
included in licensure fee
GEORGIA
Board of Nursing
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA
Business: (912) 207-1640
License Period
Biennial, January 31 odd year
Temporary Permit Period
6 months if by endorsement
no permit by exam
provisional authority to practice may be issued to eligible APRN
graduates
Exam Fee
$88 NCLEX (plus $9.25 when registering by telephone)
$40 exam fee
Endorsement Fee
$60
Renewal Fee
$60 ($40 if paid before 11/30)
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
Continuing Education Requirements
RNs: none
APRNs: must meet recertification requirements, which include continuing
education
Re-Examination Limit
every 91 days within 3 years from date of graduation (or date of
eligibility for out-of-country graduates)
HAWAII
Hawaii Board of Nursing
PO Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
Business: (808) 586-3000
License Period
Biennial, June 30 odd year
Temporary Permit Period
repealed
Exam Fee
$88 (RN & LPN)
application fee $20
Endorsement Fee
Fees vary depending on year license is issued. Noted on application
information sheet. ($70/$115)
Renewal Fee
$90
Temporary Permit Fee
none
Continuing Education Requirements
APRNs must meet recertification requirements including CE
Re-Examination Limit
every 90 days
IDAHO
Board of Nursing
280 N. 8th St.
Suite 210, PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0061
Business: (208) 334-3110
License Period
Biennial, August 31 odd year
Temporary Permit Period
90 days
Exam Fee
$75
Endorsement Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
$45
Temporary Permit Fee
$15
Continuing Education Requirements
APPNs 30 contact hours each renewal period
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
ILLINOIS
Dept. of Professional Regulation
320 W. Washington St.
3rd Fl.
Springfield, IL 62786
Business: (217) 785-0800
License Period
Biennial, May 31 even year (RN), January 31 odd year (LPN)
Temporary Permit Period
6 months
Exam Fee
$50 licensure fee (NCLEX fee not included)
Endorsement Fee
$50
Renewal Fee
$40
Temporary Permit Fee
$25
Continuing Education Requirements
none
Re-Examination Limit
3 years
INDIANA
State Board of Nursing
Health Professions Bureau
402 W. Washington St.
Rm. 041
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Business: (317) 232-2960
License Period
Biennial, October 31, odd year
Temporary Permit Period
90 days if by endorsement; no temporary permit for exam candidates
Exam Fee
$30 (RN) (NCLEX fee not included)
$20 (PN)
Endorsement Fee
In: $30 Out: $10
Renewal Fee
$17
Temporary Permit Fee
$10
Continuing Education Requirements
none
Re-Examination Limit
no limit; may retest every 90 days
IOWA
Board of Nursing
River Point Business Park
400 SW. 8th Street, Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50309
Business: (515) 281-3255
License Period
Triennial, birth month
Temporary Permit Period
30 days if by endorsement, no temporary permit for licensure by exam
Exam Fee
$75 (RN & LPN)
Endorsement Fee
$101
Renewal Fee
$81 (RN & LPN)
$63 (ARNP)
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
Continuing Education Requirements
all RNs and LPNs 45 contact hours every 3 years
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
KANSAS
State Board of Nursing
Landon State Office Bldg.
900 SW Jackson, Suite 551 S.
Topeka, KS 66612-1230
Business: (785) 296-4929
Email Address: ksbn0@ink.org
License Period
Biennial
birthdate
Temporary Permit Period
pending results of first exam, or no longer than 120 days;
120 days if by endorsement
Exam Fee
$70 (RN)
$45 (LPN)
Endorsement Fee
$70 (RN)
$45 (LPN)
Renewal Fee
$50 (RN, RNA, & LPN)
$20 (ARNP)
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
$40 (ARNP initial application)
$10 (ARNP permit)
$75 (RNA)
$90 (RNA permit)
Continuing Education Requirements
all RNs and LPNs 30 contact hours every 2 years
Re-Examination Limit
petition board to retake examination if longer than 24 months after
graduation date
KENTUCKY
Board of Nursing
312 Whittington Pkwy.
Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40222-5172
Business: (502) 329-7000
License Period
biennial
October 31 even year (RN & ARNP)
odd year (LPN)
Temporary Permit Period
6 months if by endorsement; for ARNPs,may vary depending on individual
type;no temporary permit for new graduates
Exam Fee
$80 (RN & LPN)
Endorsement Fee
$80 (RN )
$160 (ARNP)
$50 (SANE)
Renewal Fee
$65 active (RN)
$45 inactive
$55 (ARNP)
$40 (SANE)
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee (RN & ARNP)
Continuing Education Requirements
RNs and LPNs 30 contact hours every 2 years; 2 of the 30 hours must be
AIDS CE-approved by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services;
for ARNPs, 5 hours of the 30 hours must be pharmacology CE;
SANEs: must have 5 of the 30 hours in a related field
Re-Examination Limit
may retest every 91 days
LOUISIANA
Board of Nursing
3510 Causeway Blvd.
Suite 501
Metairie, LA 70002
Business: (504) 838-5332
Email Address: lsbn@lsbn.state.la.us
License Period
Annual, January 31
Temporary Permit Period
pending results of first exam
90 days if by endorsement
Exam Fee
$80 (NCLEX fee not included)
Endorsement Fee
In: $100 (RN)
$100 (APRN)
Out: $25
Renewal Fee
$45 (RN)
$50 (APRN)
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
Continuing Education Requirements
all RNs must have 5, 10, or 15 contact hours every year, based on
employment
Re-Examination Limit
4 times within 4 years after graduation
MAINE
Board of Nursing
24 Stone St.
State House Sta. 158
Augusta, ME 04333
Business: (207) 287-1133
License Period
Biennial, birth date
Temporary Permit Period
90 days if by endorsement; no permit for LPN/RN exam candidates;
provisional authorization may be issued to eligible APRN graduates
Exam Fee
$60 (RN)
$50 (LPN)
Endorsement Fee
$60 (RN)
$25 (APRN)
$50 (LPN)
Renewal Fee
$40
$25 (APRN)
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
Continuing Education Requirements
RNs and LPNs: none
APRNs: must meet recertification requirements, which include 75 CEUs in
specialty area within 2-years period of licensure
Re-Examination Limit
no limit; may retest every 91 days
MARYLAND
Board of Nursing
4140 Patterson Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
Business: (410) 585-1900
Email Address: lkirkmbn@erols.com
License Period
Annual, birth month
Temporary Permit Period
90 days, not renewable
no graduate nurse status
Exam Fee
$50
Endorsement Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
$30
Temporary Permit Fee
$25
Continuing Education Requirements
none
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
MASSACHUSETTS
Board of Registration in Nursing
239 Causeway St.
Rm. 1519
Boston, MA 02114
Business: (617) 727-9961
License Period
Biennial, birth date even year (RN), odd year (LPN)
Temporary Permit Period
no graduate nurse status
Exam Fee
$166 (RN), includes NCLEX fee
$166 (LPN)
Endorsement Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
$40
Temporary Permit Fee
Continuing Education Requirements
all RNs and LPNs 15 contact hours every 2 years
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
MICHIGAN
Board of Nursing
PO Box 30670
Lansing, MI 48909
Business: (517) 335-0918
License Period
Biennial, March 31
Temporary Permit Period
no graduate nurse status
Exam Fee
$120 (RN)
$40 license fee
$120 (LPN)
Endorsement Fee
$40
Renewal Fee
$40
Temporary Permit Fee
none
Continuing Education Requirements
25 hours every 2 years
Re-Examination Limit
3 years or maximum of 6 times, whichever is sooner
MINNESOTA
Board of Nursing
2829 University Ave.
SE #500
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Business: (612) 617-2270
Email Address: nursing.board@state.mn.us
License Period
Biennial, birth month
Temporary Permit Period
60 days (exam)
12 months (by endorsement)
Exam Fee
$100
Endorsement Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
$70 (late fee $50)
Temporary Permit Fee
$50 exam
$0 endorsement
Continuing Education Requirements
RNs 24 contact hours
LPNs 12 contact hours every 2 years
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
MISSISSIPPI
Board of Nursing
1935 Lakeland Dr.
Suite B
Jackson, MS 39216
Business: (601) 987-4188
License Period
Biennial, December 31 even year (RN), odd year (LPN)
Temporary Permit Period
90 days by endorsement
NPs, 120 days
Exam Fee
$60 (RN & LPN)
Endorsement Fee
$60 (RN & LPN)
$100 (NP)
Renewal Fee
$50 (RN & LPN)
$100 (NP)
Temporary Permit Fee
$25
$100 (NP)
Continuing Education Requirements
NPs 40 hours every 2 years
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
MISSOURI
Board of Nursing
PO Box 656
3605 Missouri Blvd.
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Business: (573) 751-0681
License Period
biennial, April 30 (RN), May 31 (LPN)
Temporary Permit Period
6 months
Exam Fee
$20 (RN)
$11 (LPN)
Endorsement Fee
$30 (RN)
$26 (LPN)
Renewal Fee
$46 (RN)
$38 (LPN)
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
Continuing Education Requirements
none
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
MONTANA
Board of Nursing
Arcade Bldg., 111 N. Jackson
PO Box 200513
Helena, MT 59620-0513
Business: (406) 444-2071
Email Address: compulnur@state.mt.us
License Period
Annual, December 31
Temporary Permit Period
90 days
APRNs until results of first certifying exam
Exam Fee
$70
Endorsement Fee
$70
Renewal Fee
$40
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
Continuing Education Requirements
none;
APRNs, for prescriptive authority, 6 hours pharmacology per renewal
period
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
NEBRASKA
Board of Nursing
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509
Business: (402) 471-4376
Email Address: charlene.kelly@hhss.state.ne.us
License Period
Biennial, even year
Temporary Permit Period
after passing exam for 60 days pending completion of application; 60
days by endorsement
Exam Fee
$76 or $77 (depending on year)
$200 (ARNP)
Endorsement Fee
$76 or $77 (depending on year)
$200 (ARNP)
Renewal Fee
$42
$250 (ARNP)
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
Continuing Education Requirements
all RNs 500 hours of practice within preceding 5 years, plus 20 contact
hours within preceding 2 years
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
NEVADA
Board of Nursing
PO Box 46886
Las Vegas, NV 89114
Business: (702) 486-5800
License Period
Biennial, birth date
Temporary Permit Period
4 months, not renewable in 12-month period (RN & LPN)
Exam Fee
$100 (RN)
$90 (LPN)
Endorsement Fee
$105 (RN)
$95 (LPN)
$200 (APN)
$200 (CRNA)
Renewal Fee
$100 (RN & LPN)
$200 (APN)
$200 (CRNA)
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
$50 if not seeking permanent license (RN & LPN)
Continuing Education Requirements
all licensed nurses 30 contact hours every 2 years at renewal; NPs &
CRNAs additional 15 contact hours
Re-Examination Limit
4 times, with remediation after the 2nd attempt (RN & LPN)
NEVADA
Board of Nursing
PO Box 46886
Las Vegas, NV 89114
Business: (702) 486-5800
License Period
Biennial, birthdate
Temporary Permit Period
4 months, not renewable in 12-month period (RN & LPN)
Exam Fee
$100 (RN)
$90 (LPN)
Endorsement Fee
$105 (RN)
$95 (LPN)
$200 (APN)
$200 (CRNA)
Renewal Fee
$100 (RN & LPN)
$200 (APN)
$200 (CRNA)
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
$50 if not seeking permanent license (RN & LPN)
Continuing Education Requirements
all licensed nurses 30 contact hours every 2 years at renewal; NPs &
CRNAs additional 15 contact hours
Re-Examination Limit
4 times, with remediation after the 2nd attempt (RN & LPN)
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Board of Nursing
PO Box 3898
Concord, NH 03302-3898
Business: (603) 271-2323
License Period
Biennial, birth date
Temporary Permit Period
180 days or until results of first exam are received and license issued
Exam Fee
$80
Endorsement Fee
$70
Renewal Fee
$60
Temporary Permit Fee
$20
Continuing Education Requirements
active in practice; 900 hours using nursing knowledge, judgment and
skills within 4 years immediately prior to application for renewal,
endorsement, and reinstatement, and 30 contact hours every 2 years
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
NEW JERSEY
Board of Nursing
PO Box 45010
Newark, NJ 07101
Business: (973) 504-6430
License Period
Biennial, March 31
Temporary Permit Period
30 hours remediation after 3rd failure
Exam Fee
$140 (RN & LPN)
Endorsement Fee
$140 (RN & LPN)
Renewal Fee
$65
Temporary Permit Fee
no temporary license
Continuing Education Requirements
advanced practice: 30 contact hours every 2 years
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
NEW MEXICO
Board of Nursing
4206 Louisiana NE
Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Business: (505) 841-8340
License Period
biennial
Temporary Permit Period
24 weeks after graduation if complete application process completed
within 12 weeks before graduation; 6 months if by endorsement
Exam Fee
$90 (RN & LPN)
Endorsement Fee
$90 (RN & LPN)
Renewal Fee
$60 (RN & LPN)
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee; must have NM employment verified
Continuing Education Requirements
all licensed nurses 30 contact hours every 2 years; NPs, CNSs 50 contact
hours, which includes 15 hours minimum in pharmacology every 2 years
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
NEW YORK
Board for Nursing
State Ed. Dept.
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Business: (518) 474-3843
Email Address: nursebd@mail.nysed.gov
License Period
Triennial (licensed as of 9/1/83)
Temporary Permit Period
10 days after exam scores posted, or up to 1 year
Exam Fee
$120 (includes first license & 3-year registration for RN & LPN)
$80 per specialty area (NP)
Endorsement Fee
$120
Renewal Fee
$50
Temporary Permit Fee
$35
Continuing Education Requirements
one-time requirement for registration; 2-hour course on child abuse;
4-hour course on infection control every 4 years
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
NORTH CAROLINA
Board of Nursing
PO Box 2129
Raleigh, NC 27602
Business: (919) 782-3211
License Period
Biennial, birthdate
Temporary Permit Period
6 months, not renewable
Exam Fee
$50 (RN & LPN) (NCLEX fee not included)
Endorsement Fee
$105
Renewal Fee
$60
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
Continuing Education Requirements
none
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
NORTH DAKOTA
Board of Nursing
919 S. 7th St.
Suite 504
Bismarck, ND 58504-5881
Business: (701) 328-9777
License Period
Biennial
Temporary Permit Period
90 days pending results of first exam or by endorsement
Exam Fee
$75
Endorsement Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
$60 (RN)
$50 (LPN)
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
Continuing Education Requirements
nursing practice for relicensure must meet or exceed 500 hours within
preceding 5 years
Re-Examination Limit
5 attempts in 3 years
OHIO
Board of Nursing
17 South High Street, Suite 400
Columbus, OH 43215-3413
Business: (614) 466-3947
License Period
Biennial, September 1, odd year
Temporary Permit Period
4 months if by endorsement
Exam Fee
$50
Endorsement Fee
$50
Renewal Fee
$35
Temporary Permit Fee
included in endorsement application fee
Continuing Education Requirements
24 hours for RN and LPN in a 2-year period
Re-Examination Limit
no limit, must wait 3 months
OKLAHOMA
Board of Nursing
2915 Classen Blvd.
Suite 524
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Business: (405) 962-1800
Email Address: oklahoma@ncsbn
License Period
Biennial, birth date
Temporary Permit Period
90 days if by endorsement
Exam Fee
$75
Endorsement Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
$60
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
Continuing Education Requirements
none
Re-Examination Limit
no limit for NCLEX
OREGON
Board of Nursing
Ste. 465
800 NE Oregon St.
Portland, OR 97232
Business: (503) 731-4745
Email Address: OSBN@state.or.us
License Period
Biennial, birth date
Temporary Permit Period
Exam Fee
$80
Endorsement Fee
$115
Renewal Fee
$65 (RN & LPN)
$105 (NP)
Temporary Permit Fee
none
Continuing Education Requirements
RNs, LPNs, NPs: 960 hours of practice within past 5 years. NPs: 100
clock hours of continuing education every 2 years
Re-Examination Limit
3 years past graduation for US graduates
3 years past application for RNs from other countries
PENNSYLVANIA
Board of Nursing
PO Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Business: (717) 783-7142
License Period
Biennial renewal
Temporary Permit Period
1 year maximum
examination results preempt permit
Exam Fee
$35 board
$88 NCLEX
Endorsement Fee
$25
Renewal Fee
$21 (RN)
$16 (PN)
$26 (CRNP)
Temporary Permit Fee
$20
Continuing Education Requirements
none
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
RHODE ISLAND
Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
Three Capitol Hill
Cannon Bldg., Rm. 105
Providence, RI 02908
Business: (401) 222-5700
License Period
Biennial, March 1, by license number odd/even
Temporary Permit Period
pending results of first exam but no longer than 90 days after
graduation (if exam is failed, graduate status ceases); 90 days if by
endorsement (permit cannot be extended or renewed)
Exam Fee
$75 board
$88 NCLEX
Endorsement Fee
$75 (RN)
$50 (LPN)
Renewal Fee
$50
Temporary Permit Fee
none
Continuing Education Requirements
none
SOUTH CAROLINA
Board of Nursing
110 Centerview Dr.
Suite 202, PO Box 12367
Columbia, SC 29211
Business: (803) 896-4550
License Period
Annual, October 1-January 31
Temporary Permit Period
no temporary permit
Exam Fee
$65 (RN)
$45 (LPN)
Endorsement Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
$32
Temporary Permit Fee
no temporary permit
Continuing Education Requirements
minimum practice requirement 960 hours in preceding 5 years
Re-Examination Limit
up to 4 times in 1 year, then must remediate
SOUTH DAKOTA
Board of Nursing
4300 S. Louise Ave.
Suite C-1
Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3124
Business: (605) 362-2760
Email Address: southdakota@ncsbn.org
License Period
Biennial, birthdate
Temporary Permit Period
pending results of first exam
90 days if by endorsement
Exam Fee
$75 (RN)
$50 (LPN)
$120 NCLEX
$100 (CNP & CNM)
Endorsement Fee
$75 (RN)
$60 (LPN)
$100 (CNP & CNM)
Renewal Fee
$65 (includes $10 for nurse education assistance loan fund)
$50 (CNP & CNM)
Temporary Permit Fee
$25
Continuing Education Requirements
continuing practice requirement 140 hours/year or 480 hours/6 years
Re-Examination Limit
maximum of 4 times per year in 3 years postgraduation, then must
requalify
TENNESSEE
Board of Nursing, Health Related Boards
Cordell Hull Bldg., 1st fl.
426 5th Ave. North
Nashville, TN 37247-1010
Business: (615) 532-5166
License Period
Biennial, birth date/birth year
Temporary Permit Period
6 months if by endorsement
Exam Fee
$85 plus $88 NCLEX
$75 repeater
Endorsement Fee
$85
Renewal Fee
$50
Temporary Permit Fee
$10
Continuing Education Requirements
continued practice requirement
Re-Examination Limit
3 years from date of graduation
TEXAS
Board of Nurse Examiners
Box 430
Austin, TX 78767-0430
Business: (512) 305-7400
License Period
Biennial birth date; odd/even year
Temporary Permit Period
60 days to allow nurse to satisfy requirement
Exam Fee
$65 board
$120 NCLEX
$50 (APN)
Endorsement Fee
$100 (RN)
$150 (RN & APN)
Renewal Fee
$42
$92 (RN & APN)
Temporary Permit Fee
$15
Continuing Education Requirements
20 contact hours for 2 years
Re-Examination Limit
3 attempts within 4 years
UTAH
Board of Nursing, Div. of Professional Licensing
160 E. 300 South
PO Box 146741
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741
Business: (801) 530-6628
License Period
Biennial, January 31 odd year (RN)
even year (APRN)
Temporary Permit Period
no temporary license
Exam Fee
$120 (RN); Depends on national certification exam that is taken (APRN)
Endorsement Fee
$50
Renewal Fee
$40 (RN, APRN)
Temporary Permit Fee
Continuing Education Requirements
have practiced not less than 400 hours during 2 years preceding
application for renewal; or have completed 30 contact hours or have
practiced not less than 200 hours and completed 15 contact hours during
2 years preceding application for renewal (RN); must be nationally
certified (APRN)
Re-Examination Limit
those who fail to pass NCLEX exam within 2 years after completing
educational program must submit plan of action for approval before
retaking (RN); as per certification organization requirements (APRN)
VERMONT
Board of Nursing
109 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05609-1106
Business: (802) 828-2453
License Period
biennial; March 31 odd year (RN); January 31 even year (LPN)
Temporary Permit Period
pending receipt of examination results or 90 days, whichever comes first
Exam Fee
$90 board
$110 NCLEX
Endorsement Fee
$60
Renewal Fee
$60
Temporary Permit Fee
none
Continuing Education Requirements
none
Re-Examination Limit
2 times, then need board of nursing approval
VIRGINIA
Board of Nursing
6606 W. Broad St.
4th Floor
Richmond, VA 23230-1717
Business: (804) 662-9909
Email Address: nursebd@dhp.state.va.us
License Period
Biennial, birth date/birth year
Temporary Permit Period
pending receipt of examination results or 90 days, whichever comes first
30 days if by endorsement
Exam Fee
$105
Endorsement Fee
$105
Renewal Fee
$70
Temporary Permit Fee
none
Continuing Education Requirements
none
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
WASHINGTON
Nursing Commission
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099
Business: (360) 236-4713
License Period
Annual birthdate
Temporary Permit Period
no permit
Exam Fee
$65 commission
$120 NCLEX
Endorsement Fee
$65
Renewal Fee
$50
Temporary Permit Fee
none
Continuing Education Requirements
ARNPs: 30 contact hours every 2 years with prescriptive authorization;
15 added hours in pharmacology as of 1/1/87
Re-Examination Limit
4 times in 2 years, then must requalify
WASHINGTON D.C.
Nurses Examining Board
614 H St., NW
Rm. 904
Washington, DC 20001
Business: (202) 727-7454/7461
License Period
Biennial
Temporary Permit Period
none
Exam Fee
$50
Endorsement Fee
$40
Renewal Fee
$48
Temporary Permit Fee
none
Continuing Education Requirements
applicants for reinstatement of a license must submit 12 contact hours
for each year after 6/30/90 that applicant was not licensed, up to
maximum of 24 contact hours
Re-Examination Limit
no limit
WEST VIRGINIA
Board of Examiners for RNs
101 Dee Dr.
Charleston, WV 25311-1620
Business: (304) 558-3596
Email Address: westvirginiarn@ncsbn.org
License Period
Annual, December 31
Temporary Permit Period
90 days if by endorsement; submit application pending results of first
exam submit application no longer than 90 days from graduation, new
graduates only
Exam Fee
$51.50
$120 NCLEX
Endorsement Fee
$30 money order or certified check
Renewal Fee
$25
Temporary Permit Fee
$10
Continuing Education Requirements
30 contact hours per reporting period; prescriptive authority: 45
contact hours of advanced pharmacology for initial application; 8
contact hours every 2 years with renewal
Re-Examination Limit
2 times, then additional requirements
WISCONSIN
Board of Nursing
PO Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708
Business: (608) 266-0145
Email Address: dorl@mail.state.wi.us
License Period
biennial, February 28 or 29 even year (RN); April 30 odd year (LPN);
September 30 even year (APNP)
Temporary Permit Period
3 months upon proof of graduation
must take exam before expiration to maintain eligibility;
3 months if by endorsement
Exam Fee
$53+$120 test service (RN & LPN)
$41 + $35 (APNP)
Endorsement Fee
$46 (RN)
$48 (LPN)
Renewal Fee
$46 + $25 on or after March 1 (RN);
$48 + $25 on or after May 1 (LPN);
$41 + $25 on or after October 1 (APRN)
Temporary Permit Fee
$10
Continuing Education Requirements
none
Re-Examination Limit
none
WYOMING
Board of Nursing
2020 Carey Ave.
Suite 110
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Business: (307) 777-7601
License Period
Biennial, birthday even year
Temporary Permit Period
90 days from date of issue
Exam Fee
$130 (RN & LPN)
$60 background check
$120 NCLEX
Endorsement Fee
$185 (RN)
$120 (LPN)
$60 background check (RN & LPN)
Renewal Fee
$110 (RN)
$90 (LPN)
Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee
Continuing Education Requirements
500 hours of practice in the last 2 years, 1,600 hours of practice in
the last 5 years, 20 CE hours in the last 2 years, combination of both,
or completion of refresher in the last 5 years
Re-Examination Limit
10 times
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