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RN license requirements in every state

Registered nurses are licensed by each state, not nationally, so the training hours, exam, fees and renewal rules depend on where you work. This page compares every state we cover, using each board's own published rules.

Last checked · 215 official sources

On this page
  1. What the state rules have in common, and where they differ
  2. Registered nurse (RN) license requirements by state
  3. Sources

What the state rules have in common, and where they differ

  • We cover registered nurses in 49 states and DC. Every one of them issues a state license.
  • The application or initial license fee the boards list for the main license ranges from $40 (Georgia) to $300 (California). That is one fee line, not the full cost: exam, fingerprint and license fees are often charged separately, and each state page lists them all.
  • Renewal: 42 states renew every 2 years, 3 states renew every year, 2 states renew every 3 years and 1 state renews every 4 years.
  • 1 board publishes a reciprocity route for the main license, and 8 apply a universal license recognition law to it. Compare transfer routes state by state.

Each state names its credentials differently, and many issue several levels (entry level and senior licenses). The table compares the license each state page leads with; the state page covers every level.

Registered nurse (RN) license requirements by state

StateMain licenseTraining or experienceExamApplication feeRenewalFrom another state
AlabamaSingle State Registered Nurse License +1 more–Yes1$1251Every 2 years2License by endorsement and interstate compact privilege13
AlaskaRegistered Nurse LicenseExperience 320 hours4Yes5$2006Every 2 years7License by endorsement, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses584
ArizonaRegistered Nurse (RN) - single-state license +1 more–Yes9$30010Every 4 years11License by endorsement, temporary license or permit, interstate compact privilege, universal license recognition and military service members and spouses12101314
ArkansasRegistered Nurse (RN) - single-state license +1 more–Yes15$10016Every 2 years15License by endorsement, temporary license or permit, interstate compact privilege, universal license recognition and military service members and spouses1517181920
CaliforniaRegistered Nurse +2 more–Yes21$30022Every 2 years23License by endorsement and temporary license or permit2425
ColoradoRegistered Nurse +1 more–Yes26–Every 2 years27Interstate compact privilege, multistate license (interstate compact), license by endorsement and military service members and spouses2829
ConnecticutRegistered Nurse license (single-state) +1 more–Yes30$18030Every year31License by endorsement, temporary license or permit and interstate compact privilege3233
DelawareRegistered Nurse – Single-State license (Valid Only In Delaware) +1 moreTraining 400 clock hours34Yes35$18136Every 2 years35License by endorsement, temporary license or permit and interstate compact privilege373839
District of ColumbiaRegistered Nurse (RN) license–Yes40$8541Every 2 years42License by endorsement43
FloridaRegistered Nurse (RN) single-state license +1 more–Yes44$5045Every 2 years46License by endorsement and interstate compact privilege4748
GeorgiaRegistered Nurse (RN) license +1 moreExperience 500 hours49Yes49$4049Every 2 years49License by endorsement and interstate compact privilege4950
HawaiiRegistered Nurse (RN) license–Yes51$4052Every 2 years52License by endorsement, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses5153
IdahoRegistered Nurse (RN) license–Yes54$10255Every 2 years56Interstate compact privilege, multistate license (interstate compact), license by endorsement, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses575558
IllinoisRegistered Professional Nurse (RN)–Yes59$5060Every 2 years61License by endorsement, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses626364
IndianaNot covered yet–––––
IowaRegistered Nurse (RN) – single state license +1 more–Yes65$9366Every 3 years67License by endorsement, temporary license or permit and interstate compact privilege686569
KansasRegistered Professional Nurse – single-state license +1 more–Yes70$10071Every 2 years70License by endorsement, temporary license or permit and interstate compact privilege727073
KentuckyRegistered Nurse – single-state license (valid only in Kentucky) +1 more–Yes74$12575Every year76License by endorsement, temporary license or permit and interstate compact privilege7778
LouisianaRegistered Nurse (RN) single state license +1 more–Yes79$10080Every 2 years80License by endorsement, temporary license or permit, universal license recognition and interstate compact privilege818280
MaineRegistered Professional Nurse (RN) single-state (Maine only) license +1 moreTraining 2 years83Yes84$7585Every 2 years86License by endorsement, temporary license or permit and interstate compact privilege878889
MarylandRegistered Nurse single-state license ("Maryland Only") +1 more–Yes90$18791Every 2 years92Interstate compact privilege, license by endorsement, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses939194
MassachusettsRegistered Nurse (RN)–Yes95–Every 2 years95Military service members and spouses95
MichiganRegistered Professional Nurse license–Yes96$7597Every 2 years98Temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses99
MinnesotaRegistered Nurse (RN) license–Yes100$105101Every 24 months102License by endorsement, temporary license or permit, reciprocity agreements and military service members and spouses103104100105
MississippiRegistered Nurse (R.N.)–Yes106$100107Every 2 years108License by endorsement, multistate license (interstate compact), temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses108109106
MissouriRegistered Professional Nurse (RN)–Yes110–Every 2 years111License by endorsement, temporary license or permit, multistate license (interstate compact) and exam waiver112113114
MontanaRegistered Professional Nurse – single-state license +1 more–Yes115––License by endorsement, interstate compact privilege, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses116117118
NebraskaRegistered Nurse – single-state license +1 more–––Every 2 years119Interstate compact privilege, universal license recognition and military service members and spouses119
NevadaRegistered Nurse (RN) license (professional nurse)–Yes120$100121Every 2 years120License by endorsement, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses122123
New HampshireRegistered Nurse (RN) – single-state license (valid in NH only) +1 more–Yes124$88125Every 2 years124License by endorsement, temporary license or permit, interstate compact privilege and military service members and spouses126127128
New JerseyRegistered Professional Nurse single-state license +1 more–Yes129$75129Every 2 years129Interstate compact privilege and military service members and spouses130129
New MexicoRegistered Nurse (RN) single-state license +1 more–Yes131$150131Every 2 years132Interstate compact privilege, license by endorsement, temporary license or permit, exam waiver and military service members and spouses132133131
New YorkRegistered Professional Nurse (RN) +1 moreTraining 2 clock hours134Yes135$143135Every 3 years135License by endorsement and military service members and spouses136137
North CarolinaRegistered Nurse – single-state license (valid only in North Carolina) +1 more–Yes138$75138Every 2 years138License by endorsement, temporary license or permit, interstate compact privilege and military service members and spouses139140141
North DakotaRegistered Nurse (R.N.) — single-state license (North Dakota only) +1 more–Yes142$125143Every 2 years144Interstate compact privilege, license by endorsement, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses145146147148
OhioRegistered Nurse (RN) — single state license +1 more–Yes149$75150Every 2 years151License by endorsement, universal license recognition, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses150149152
OklahomaRegistered Nurse (R.N.) — single-state license (Oklahoma only) +1 more–Yes153$85154Every 2 years153Universal license recognition, interstate compact privilege, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses155156154
OregonRegistered Nurse (RN) license–Yes157$260158Every 2 years157License by endorsement, military service members and spouses and temporary license or permit159157
PennsylvaniaRegistered Nurse – single state license +1 more–Yes160$95160Every 2 years160License by endorsement, interstate compact privilege, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses161162160163
Rhode IslandProfessional (Registered) Nurse – single state license +1 more–Yes164$135165Every 2 years164License by endorsement, interstate compact privilege, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses166165
South CarolinaRegistered Nurse (RN), single-state license (South Carolina only) +2 more–Yes167$90168Every 2 years167License by endorsement, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses167169
South DakotaRegistered Nurse (RN), single-state license (South Dakota only) +1 more–Yes170$100171Every 2 years170Interstate compact privilege, license by endorsement, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses172173170174
TennesseeRegistered Nurse – single-state license (valid only in Tennessee) +1 more–Yes175–Every 24 months176License by endorsement, interstate compact privilege and military service members and spouses175177178
TexasRegistered Nurse – single-state license (valid only in Texas) +1 more–Yes179$50180Every 2 years180License by endorsement, interstate compact privilege and military service members and spouses181182183
UtahRegistered Nurse (RN) — single-state license (Utah only) +2 more–Yes184$60185Every 2 years186Interstate compact privilege and license by endorsement187188
VermontRegistered Nurse (RN) — single-state license (Vermont only) +1 more–Yes189$75190Every 2 years189Interstate compact privilege, license by endorsement, universal license recognition, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses191192193194195
VirginiaRegistered Nurse – single-state license (practice in Virginia only) +2 moreTraining 500 clock hours196Yes197$190198Every 2 years197License by endorsement and military service members and spouses199200
WashingtonRegistered Nurse (RN) license – single-state (practice in Washington only) +1 more–Yes201$114201Every year201Interstate compact privilege, license by endorsement and military service members and spouses202201
West VirginiaRegistered Nurse (R.N.) — single-state license (West Virginia only) +1 more–Yes203$70204Every 2 years205License by endorsement, interstate compact privilege, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses205206207
WisconsinRegistered Nurse (R.N.) — single-state license (Wisconsin only) +1 more–Yes208$73208–License by endorsement, interstate compact privilege, temporary license or permit and military service members and spouses209208210211
WyomingRegistered Nurse (RN), single state license (Wyoming only) +2 more–Yes212$130213Every 2 years214License by endorsement, temporary license or permit, universal license recognition and military service members and spouses215212

Training and experience are shown in the unit each state uses (clock hours, hours of on-the-job training, years); they are not converted. "Application fee" is the single application or initial license fee line, not a total.

Sources

Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.

  1. Ala. Admin. Code ch. 610-X-4Alabama Legislative Services Agency (Alabama Administrative Code)Dated September 14, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  2. Code of Ala. 1975 § 34-21-23Alabama Legislature (ALISON, Code of Alabama 1975)Checked November 7, 2026
  3. Nurse Licensure CompactAlabama Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  4. 12 AAC 44.290-44.320 RN/LPN licensureAlaska State Legislature (Alaska Administrative Code)Checked November 7, 2026
  5. AS 08.68 NursingAlaska State Legislature (Alaska Statutes)Checked November 7, 2026
  6. 12 AAC 02.105-02.280 fees incl. Board of Nursing feesAlaska State Legislature (Alaska Administrative Code)Checked November 7, 2026
  7. Registered Nurse License by Examination Application (08-4112)Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Board of Nursing)Dated July 21, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  8. Registered Nurse License by Endorsement Application (08-4016)Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Board of Nursing)Dated July 21, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  9. A.R.S. 32-1633Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  10. Apply for a LicenseArizona State Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  11. A.R.S. 32-1642Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  12. A.R.S. 32-1634Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  13. A.R.S. 32-1660Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  14. A.R.S. 32-4302Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  15. Arkansas Nurse Practice Act (Ark. Code 17-87) Subchapter 3 - Licensing (after 2025 legislation)Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Arkansas Department of Health)Checked November 7, 2026
  16. ASBN FeesArkansas State Board of Nursing (Arkansas Department of Health)Checked November 7, 2026
  17. RN EndorsementArkansas State Board of Nursing (Arkansas Department of Health)Checked November 7, 2026
  18. Nurse Licensure CompactArkansas State Board of Nursing (Arkansas Department of Health)Checked November 7, 2026
  19. Stricken language would be deleted from and underlined language would be added to present law.Arkansas General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  20. Military SpouseArkansas State Board of Nursing (Arkansas Department of Health)Checked November 7, 2026
  21. Licensure by ExaminationCalifornia Board of Registered NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  22. Fee ScheduleCalifornia Board of Registered NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  23. Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code sec. 2811California Legislative CounselDated January 1, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  24. Licensure by EndorsementCalifornia Board of Registered NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  25. Temporary LicensesCalifornia Board of Registered NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  26. Colorado Revised Statutes 2024Colorado General Assembly, Office of Legislative Legal ServicesChecked November 7, 2026
  27. DPO license types datasetColorado Information Marketplace (data.colorado.gov), DORA Division of Professions and Occupations license types datasetChecked November 7, 2026
  28. Colorado Nurse Licensure CompactColorado Division of Professions and Occupations - State Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  29. 3 CCR 716-1 Nursing Rules and Regulations (effective 03/17/2026)Colorado Secretary of State (Code of Colorado Regulations); rule of the State Board of NursingDated March 17, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  30. Conn. Gen. Stat. chapter 378 (Nursing)Connecticut General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  31. Health Care Practitioner Renewal InformationConnecticut Department of Public HealthChecked November 7, 2026
  32. RN Licensure By EndorsementConnecticut Department of Public HealthChecked November 7, 2026
  33. How do I convert my state nursing license to a multistate license (MSL)?Connecticut Department of Public HealthDated September 30, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  34. Board of Nursing FAQsDelaware Division of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  35. 24 Del. C. ch. 19 (Nursing)Delaware General Assembly (Delaware Code Online)Checked November 7, 2026
  36. Fee Schedule (Board of Nursing)Delaware Division of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  37. RN or LPN by EndorsementDelaware Division of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  38. RN/LPN Temporary PermitDelaware Division of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  39. 24 Del. C. ch. 19A (Nurse Multistate Licensure Compact)Delaware General Assembly (Delaware Code Online)Checked November 7, 2026
  40. 17 DCMR 5404 National ExaminationDC Office of Documents and Administrative Issuances (DC Register/DCMR)Dated September 2, 2022Checked November 7, 2026
  41. Registered Nurse Examination RequirementsDC Health Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  42. 17 DCMR 5406 Renewal Of LicenseDC Office of Documents and Administrative Issuances (DC Register/DCMR)Dated September 2, 2022Checked November 7, 2026
  43. 17 DCMR 5405 Licensure By EndorsementDC Office of Documents and Administrative Issuances (DC Register/DCMR)Dated December 26, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  44. Fla. Stat. 464.008 (2026)Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)Checked November 7, 2026
  45. Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B9-7.001 FeesFlorida Department of State (Florida Administrative Code)Dated March 13, 2019Checked November 7, 2026
  46. Fla. Stat. 464.013 (2026)Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)Checked November 7, 2026
  47. Nursing (RN & LPN) licensingFlorida Board of Nursing (Florida Department of Health)Checked November 7, 2026
  48. Fla. Stat. 464.009 (2026)Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)Checked November 7, 2026
  49. How to Guide: Registered NurseGeorgia Secretary of State, Georgia Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  50. Nursing Renewal InformationGeorgia Secretary of State, Georgia Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  51. HAR Title 16 Chapter 89 NursesHawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division, Board of NursingDated September 6, 2018Checked November 7, 2026
  52. RN/LPN License by Examination Requirements and ApplicationHawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  53. Temporary Military Spouse license applicationHawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  54. Idaho Code § 54-1408 License for registered nursingIdaho Legislature (Idaho Code)Checked November 7, 2026
  55. Board of Nursing (home, FAQs, fee and expiration tables)Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses – Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  56. Idaho Code § 54-1411 Renewal and reinstatement of licenseIdaho Legislature (Idaho Code)Checked November 7, 2026
  57. Idaho Code § 54-1418 Nurse licensure compactIdaho Legislature (Idaho Code)Checked November 7, 2026
  58. Military Service Members, Veterans and SpousesIdaho Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesDated March 19, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  59. 225 ILCS 65/60-10 RN licensure by examinationIllinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes)Dated January 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  60. 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1300.30 FeesIllinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1300, IDFPR rules)Dated January 4, 2021Checked November 7, 2026
  61. 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1300.40Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1300, IDFPR rules)Dated June 14, 2019Checked November 7, 2026
  62. License Regulations – Internationally Educated NursesIllinois Department of Financial and Professional RegulationDated September 24, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  63. 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1300.320Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1300, IDFPR rules)Dated January 4, 2021Checked November 7, 2026
  64. 225 ILCS 65/60-25 Restoration of RN license; temporary permitIllinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes)Dated January 1, 2018Checked November 7, 2026
  65. 481 IAC ch. 617 Licensure to practice—RN/LPN (IAC 11/5/2026)Iowa LegislatureDated September 30, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  66. Fees and fee waiversIowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and LicensingChecked November 7, 2026
  67. RenewalsIowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and LicensingChecked November 7, 2026
  68. How do I apply for licensure by endorsementIowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and LicensingChecked November 7, 2026
  69. Nurse Licensure CompactIowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and LicensingChecked November 7, 2026
  70. Kansas Nurse Practice Act (statutes and regulations) PDFKansas State Board of NursingDated December 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  71. KSBN fees pageKansas State Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  72. KSBN endorsement-application pageKansas State Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  73. KSBN NLC press release July 1 2019Kansas State Board of NursingDated July 1, 2019Checked November 7, 2026
  74. KRS 314.041Kentucky Legislative Research CommissionDated April 10, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  75. KBN rn-examination pageKentucky Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  76. 201 KAR 20:085Kentucky Legislative Research CommissionDated August 25, 2022Checked November 7, 2026
  77. KBN rn-endorsement pageKentucky Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  78. KBN nlc pageKentucky Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  79. Louisiana Administrative Code Title 46 Part XLVII (Nurses)Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of the State RegisterChecked November 7, 2026
  80. Instructions for Initial RN Licensure by ExaminationLouisiana State Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  81. Instructions for Initial RN License by EndorsementLouisiana State Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  82. Welcome Home ActLouisiana State Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  83. 32 M.R.S. §2201Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of StatutesDated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  84. 32 M.R.S. §2202Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of StatutesDated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  85. RN Exam Licensure Requirements 6.2026Maine State Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  86. 32 M.R.S. §2206Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of StatutesDated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  87. Endorsement - RN Requirements rev 7.2025Maine State Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  88. 32 M.R.S. §2103Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of StatutesDated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  89. 32 M.R.S. §2173Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of StatutesDated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  90. Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-302Maryland General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  91. COMAR 10.27.01 Examination and Licensure (full chapter)Maryland Division of State Documents (Library of Maryland Regulations)Dated August 25, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  92. Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-312Maryland General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  93. Nurse Licensure CompactMaryland Board of NursingDated April 16, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  94. Military Service Members and VeteransMaryland Board of NursingDated September 21, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  95. 244 CMR 8.00: Licensure requirementsTrial Court Law Libraries (Massachusetts Court System) copy of 244 CMR 8.00Dated April 25, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  96. Board of Nursing – General Rules, R 338.10101 to R 338.10705Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (Michigan Administrative Rules System)Dated May 8, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  97. MCL 333.16327 Registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or trained attendant; feesMichigan Legislature (Legislative Service Bureau)Dated April 9, 2017Checked November 7, 2026
  98. Public Health Code – General Rules, R 338.7001 to R 338.7005Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (Michigan Administrative Rules System)Checked November 8, 2026
  99. MCL - Section 333.16181 - Michigan LegislatureMichigan Legislature (Legislative Service Bureau)Checked November 6, 2026
  100. Minn. Stat. § 148.211Minnesota Office of the Revisor of StatutesChecked November 7, 2026
  101. Minn. Stat. § 148.243Minnesota Office of the Revisor of StatutesChecked November 7, 2026
  102. Minn. R. 6310.2600Minnesota Office of the Revisor of StatutesChecked November 7, 2026
  103. Licensure by EndorsementMinnesota Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  104. Minn. Stat. § 148.212Minnesota Office of the Revisor of StatutesChecked November 7, 2026
  105. Minn. Stat. § 197.4552Minnesota Office of the Revisor of StatutesChecked November 7, 2026
  106. Nurse Practice Law 2026 (Miss. Code Ann. 73-15-1 et seq.)Mississippi Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  107. Title 30 Part 2880 FeesMississippi Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  108. Title 30 Part 2810 Examinations and Licensure (2026 file)Mississippi Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  109. Licensure By EndorsementMississippi Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  110. RSMo 335.046 License application, qualifications, feeMissouri Revisor of StatutesDated August 28, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
  111. 20 CSR 2200-4 General Rules (State Board of Nursing)Missouri Secretary of State (Code of State Regulations)Dated June 30, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  112. RSMo 335.051 Reciprocity, temporary permitMissouri Revisor of StatutesDated August 28, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
  113. LPN and RN Online Initial License Application ChecklistMissouri State Board of Nursing (Division of Professional Registration)Checked November 7, 2026
  114. RSMo 335.081 Exempted practicesMissouri Revisor of StatutesDated August 28, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  115. MCA 37-8-406Montana LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  116. MCA 37-1-304Montana LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  117. Board of Nursing (home)Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  118. MCA 37-1-147Montana LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  119. Uniform Credentialing Act (compilation)Nebraska Department of Health and Human ServicesChecked November 7, 2026
  120. NRS Chapter 632 NursingNevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau)Dated October 7, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  121. NAC Chapter 632 - Nursing (Nevada Administrative Code)Nevada Legislature, Legislative Counsel Bureau (Nevada Administrative Code; regulations of the State Board of Nursing)Dated June 7, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  122. RN/LPN Licensure by Endorsement InstructionsNevada State Board of NursingDated January 1, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  123. Servicemember Civil Relief Act notificationNevada State Board of NursingDated December 1, 2023Checked November 8, 2026
  124. RSA chapter 326-B Nurse Practice Act (merged)New Hampshire General CourtChecked November 8, 2026
  125. Checklist for RN License by ExaminationNew Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (Board of Nursing)Checked November 7, 2026
  126. N.H. Admin. Rules Nur 100-800 (Board of Nursing)New Hampshire General Court (Office of Legislative Services, Administrative Rules)Checked November 8, 2026
  127. Temporary LicensesNew Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and CertificationChecked November 8, 2026
  128. RN-LPN Temporary by Exam ApplicationNew Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (Board of Nursing)Checked November 7, 2026
  129. N.J.A.C. 13:37 New Jersey Board of Nursing rulesNew Jersey Board of NursingDated January 16, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  130. Nurse LicensureNew Jersey Board of NursingDated December 27, 2022Checked November 7, 2026
  131. 16.12.16 NMAC Registered Nurse (RN) LicensureNew Mexico Board of NursingDated January 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  132. Nursing Practice Act (NMSA 1978 61-3) 6.20.2025New Mexico Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  133. FAQsNew Mexico Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  134. RN Mandated Training Child AbuseNYSED Office of the ProfessionsChecked November 7, 2026
  135. RN License RequirementsNYSED Office of the ProfessionsChecked November 7, 2026
  136. RN FAQNYSED Office of the ProfessionsDated August 15, 2019Checked November 7, 2026
  137. Skip to main contentNew York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (compilation of Education Law)Checked November 6, 2026
  138. G.S. Chapter 90 Article 9A Nursing Practice ActNorth Carolina General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  139. 21 NCAC 36 Board of Nursing rules (full chapter)NC Office of Administrative Hearings (NC Administrative Code)Checked November 7, 2026
  140. G.S. Chapter 90 Article 9G Nurse Licensure CompactNorth Carolina General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  141. G.S. Chapter 93BNorth Carolina General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  142. NDCC ch. 43-12.1 Nurse Practices ActNorth Dakota Legislative BranchChecked November 7, 2026
  143. NDAC ch. 54-02-01 Licensure by ExaminationNorth Dakota Legislative BranchDated April 1, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  144. NDAC ch. 54-02-05 RelicensureNorth Dakota Legislative BranchChecked November 7, 2026
  145. Law & RulesNorth Dakota Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  146. Endorsement – US EducatedNorth Dakota Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  147. Endorsement FAQsNorth Dakota Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  148. NDCC chapter 43-51 Occupational and professional boards (43-51-11.1 military)North Dakota Legislative BranchChecked November 7, 2026
  149. ORC 4723.09 Licensure by examination or endorsementOhio Legislative Service Commission (codes.ohio.gov)Dated December 29, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
  150. RN - Registered NursesOhio Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  151. Renewal ScheduleOhio Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  152. Military & VeteransOhio Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  153. Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act 59 O.S. 567.1 et seq. (agency copy 2026)Oklahoma Board of NursingDated November 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  154. OAC Title 485 rules unofficial agency copy 2026Oklahoma Board of NursingDated July 11, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  155. Universal licensing RN LPN US educatedOklahoma Board of NursingDated February 22, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  156. Nurse Licensure CompactOklahoma Board of NursingDated June 3, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  157. OAR 851 Division 31 License Requirements for NursesOregon Secretary of State, Archives Division (Oregon Administrative Rules)Dated September 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  158. OAR 851 Division 2 Agency FeesOregon Secretary of State, Archives Division (Oregon Administrative Rules)Dated August 22, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  159. LPN/RN endorsement application directionsOregon State Board of NursingDated June 30, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  160. 49 Pa. Code Chapter 21. State Board of NursingPennsylvania Code and Bulletin (Legislative Reference Bureau)Dated September 5, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  161. Nursing Licensure GuidePennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational AffairsChecked November 8, 2026
  162. Nurse Licensure CompactPennsylvania Department of State, State Board of NursingChecked November 8, 2026
  163. Military and Veterans LicensurePennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational AffairsChecked November 7, 2026
  164. 216-RICR-40-05-3 Licensing of Nurses and Standards for the Approval of Basic Nursing Education ProgramsRhode Island Department of Health (RI Code of Regulations, Secretary of State)Dated January 4, 2022Checked November 8, 2026
  165. 216-RICR-10-05-2 Fees for Health Professional Licenses (RIDOH fee rule)Rhode Island Department of Health (RI Code of Regulations, Secretary of State)Dated March 25, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  166. Nursing Online Initial Application RequirementsRhode Island Department of HealthChecked November 8, 2026
  167. S.C. Code Title 40 Chapter 33 Nurse Practice ActSouth Carolina LegislatureChecked November 8, 2026
  168. S.C. Code of Regulations Chapter 10 Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (board fees)South Carolina LegislatureDated June 26, 2015Checked November 8, 2026
  169. S.C. Code Title 40 Chapter 1 Professions and Occupations (general provisions)South Carolina LegislatureChecked November 8, 2026
  170. SDCL ch. 36-9 Professional and Practical NursesSouth Dakota LegislatureChecked November 8, 2026
  171. New LPN/RN License ApplicationSouth Dakota Board of NursingDated April 9, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  172. Nurse Licensure CompactSouth Dakota Board of NursingDated April 22, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  173. ARSD article 20:48 NursesSouth Dakota LegislatureDated August 3, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  174. SDCL ch. 36-1B Military licensureSouth Dakota LegislatureChecked November 8, 2026
  175. Rules of the Tennessee Board of Nursing ch. 1000-01 General Rules and Regulations Governing NursingTennessee Secretary of State, Publications (Rules of the Tennessee Board of Nursing)Dated April 8, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  176. Rules of the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Related Boards ch. 1200-10-01 General RulesTennessee Secretary of State, Publications (Division of Health Related Boards rules)Checked November 7, 2026
  177. Nurse Licensure CompactTennessee Board of Nursing (Tennessee Department of Health)Checked November 7, 2026
  178. Board of Nursing - ApplicationsTennessee Board of Nursing (Tennessee Department of Health)Dated October 2, 2025Checked November 8, 2026
  179. 22 TAC §217.2 Licensure by Examination for Graduates of Nursing Education Programs Within the United…Texas Secretary of State, Texas Administrative Code (Texas Board of Nursing rules)Dated October 13, 2022Checked November 8, 2026
  180. 22 TAC §223.1 FeesTexas Secretary of State, Texas Administrative Code (Texas Board of Nursing rules)Dated February 14, 2022Checked November 8, 2026
  181. 22 TAC §217.5 Temporary License and EndorsementTexas Secretary of State, Texas Administrative Code (Texas Board of Nursing rules)Dated November 30, 2025Checked November 8, 2026
  182. Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)Texas Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  183. Texas Occupations Code ch. 301Texas Legislature (Texas Legislative Council), Texas Constitution and StatutesChecked November 8, 2026
  184. Utah Code 58-31b-302 Qualifications for licensureUtah State LegislatureDated May 6, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  185. R156-31b Nurse Practice Act RuleUtah Office of Administrative Rules (Commerce, Professional Licensing)Dated January 16, 2025Checked November 8, 2026
  186. Utah Code 58-31b-305 Term of license -- Expiration -- RenewalUtah State LegislatureDated July 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  187. Nursing FAQUtah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)Checked November 7, 2026
  188. Apply: Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical NurseUtah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)Checked November 7, 2026
  189. Vermont Board of Nursing Administrative RulesVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingDated May 11, 2023Checked November 8, 2026
  190. OPR Initial Licensing/Renewal Fees & Dates, 90 Day Initial Licensing Policy (Updated 7/1/2025)Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationDated July 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  191. Nurse Licensure CompactVermont Office of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingChecked November 8, 2026
  192. Registered Nurse application instructionsVermont Office of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  193. Fast Track EndorsementVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
  194. Nursing: Apply / RenewVermont Office of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  195. 26 V.S.A. chapter 28 (Nursing)Vermont General AssemblyChecked November 8, 2026
  196. RN/LPN Licensure by Examination Application InstructionsVirginia Board of NursingDated November 1, 2025Checked November 8, 2026
  197. Code of Virginia Title 54.1 Chapter 30 NursingVirginia General Assembly (Code of Virginia)Checked November 8, 2026
  198. Practitioner Resources - FeesVirginia Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  199. 18VAC90-19 Regulations Governing the Practice of NursingVirginia General Assembly (Virginia Administrative Code)Checked November 8, 2026
  200. Military Service ApplicantsVirginia Board of NursingChecked November 8, 2026
  201. WAC 246-840 Practical and registered nursingWashington State Legislature (Washington Administrative Code)Checked November 8, 2026
  202. Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseWashington State Board of NursingChecked November 8, 2026
  203. W. Va. Code 30-7-6West Virginia LegislatureChecked November 8, 2026
  204. 19 CSR 12 Fees for Services Rendered by the Board (Final File, eff. 5/2/2024)West Virginia Secretary of State (Code of State Rules)Dated May 2, 2024Checked November 8, 2026
  205. 19 CSR 3 Requirements for Registration and Licensure (Final File, eff. 5/2/2024)West Virginia Secretary of State (Code of State Rules)Dated May 2, 2024Checked November 8, 2026
  206. Multistate Licensure (NLC)West Virginia Board of Registered NursesChecked November 8, 2026
  207. W. Va. Code 30-1-23West Virginia LegislatureChecked November 8, 2026
  208. Wis. Stat. ch. 441 Board of NursingWisconsin Legislature (Legislative Reference Bureau)Dated October 1, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  209. RN Licensure by EndorsementWisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesChecked November 8, 2026
  210. Wis. Admin. Code ch. N 2 Nurse LicensureWisconsin Legislature (Legislative Reference Bureau)Dated November 1, 2024Checked November 8, 2026
  211. Wis. Stat. ch. 440 Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWisconsin Legislature (Legislative Reference Bureau)Dated October 1, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  212. Wyoming Statutes Title 33 ch. 21 (Nurses: Nurse Practice Act art. 1, Nurse Licensure Compact art. 2)Wyoming State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  213. WSBN Rules Chapter 5: FeesWyoming State Board of NursingDated May 26, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  214. WSBN Rules Chapter 2Wyoming State Board of NursingDated October 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  215. WSBN LicensingWyoming State Board of NursingChecked November 8, 2026