Andi Tailleart

Career Resources / Nursing Licensure / Nevada

Nevada offers nurses plenty of opportunity, and when you adjust for cost of living, Nevada’s nurses are paid among the highest median salaries in the nation. Add in the wonderful outdoor activities, great food, and low crime rates throughout the state and there’s good reason for nurses to choose Nevada for licensure.

In this article, we will cover:

• How to get your Nevada nursing license by exam
• How to get your license by endorsement
• How to renew your Nevada nursing license
• Licensing fees
• Continuing education requirements
• How to contact the Nevada Board of Nursing

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How to get your Nevada nursing license by examination

Step 1: Education

Nevada’s Board of Nursing provides a helpful list of all of the pre-licensure nursing programs that have their full approval, as well as those programs whose clinical programs they have approved. No matter whether you choose a two-year or four-year nursing degree, applicants who have been educated in any of these programs or from an accredited out-of-state program should be well prepared for the responsibilities of being a registered nurse.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 
• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing for those who have achieved a bachelor’s degree and who take the additional classes necessary to become a registered nurse.

Step 2: Apply

Your application for a Nevada license by exam begins with registering for an account on the Nevada Nurse Portal. No other information or supporting documents should be sent to the Board of Nursing until that has been done. Once you have set up your account, you can complete and submit your application with the fee of $100.

You should also apply to take the NCLEX through Pearson VUE and pay the $200 registration fee. Pearson will notify the Board of your registration.

You can request an Interim Permit after your application and documentation of graduation from an approved nursing education program have been submitted. The Interim Permit is good for 90 days or when the Board receives notification of the NCLEX exam results, whichever comes first.

Step 3: Submit Transcripts

Contact your nursing program and ask them to send an official transcript directly to the Board of Nursing at:

Board of Nursing
5011 Meadowood Mall Way
Suite 300
Reno, NV 89502-6547

• If you graduated from a Nevada-based program, your school will send the Board an affidavit of graduation. This will make you eligible for an Interim Permit. You are still required to request your official transcript, which must reflect your degree and graduation date.
• If you graduated from an accredited nursing program outside of Nevada, you must request your official transcript reflecting your nursing degree and graduation date be sent directly to the Board by the school.

Step 4: Criminal Background Check (CBC)

A permanent license will not be issued until the Board receives fingerprint reports from the Nevada Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and any issues have been resolved. Due to various factors, it may take up to four months for the Board to receive the official fingerprint results from the Department of Public Safety and FBI, so arrange to do this as soon as possible.

You must complete either a fingerprint card or submit your fingerprints electronically. Electronic fingerprint submission is only available if you are in Nevada. The Board provides fingerprint capture by appointment in its Reno and Las Vegas offices, and there are other sites – both law enforcement sites and private fingerprinting sites – where electronic transmission is available.

If you choose fingerprint card submission, your fingerprinting may be done by either a law enforcement agency or a private fingerprinting service. Those agencies’ cards can be used as long as they use the standard FD-258 card. The cards are valid for one year from the date they are printed, and you can request those cards be mailed to you in your application or by sending a message through the nurse portal.

Completed fingerprint cards with  the submission form and fee should be sent to: 

5011 Meadowood Mall Way
Suite 300
Reno, NV 89502-6547

Step 5: Take the NCLEX

Once all of the above-listed items have been submitted and you’ve registered for the NCLEX-RN exam, you will receive an Authorization to Test for the NCLEX from Pearson VUE. The NCLEX is meant to gauge your understanding of the material covered by your nursing program and learned during your clinical placements. It will test you on the following topics:

• Safe and Effective Care Environment
• Management of Care  
• Safety and Infection Control 
• Health Promotion and Maintenance 
• Psychosocial Integrity 
• Physiological Integrity 
• Basic Care and Comfort 
• Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 
• Physiological Adaptation

It takes approximately one week for the Board to process your exam results. Once processed, you will receive a message in your nurse portal account with the results. If you pass the exam, you will not be issued a hard card license. You may print out a paper copy from the Board of Nursing website. If you did not pass the exam, you can retake it, but no more than four times.

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Licensing by endorsement (already have RN licensure)

If you are licensed in another state, to qualify for a license in Nevada you will need to apply for licensure by endorsement. This process starts with establishing an account on the Nevada Board of Nursing’s Nurse Portal, where your application and $105 fee can be submitted.

You will also need to submit:

• Proof of graduation from your nursing program. This can be a copy of your diploma or a copy of an official transcript sent directly from the registrar to the student or to the Board. Your program must have been accredited by a nationally recognized association and the transcript of diploma must have your degree posted and graduation date. Official transcripts can be sent electronically to [email protected] or by mail to:

Nevada State Board of Nursing
5011 Meadowood Mall Way
Suite 300
Reno, NV 89502-6547

• Official verification or endorsement from your original state of licensure by examination. This can be sent via the NURSYS system if your state participates. If your original state of licensure does not participate in NURSYS, send the state’s board the NSBN Endorsement Form for completion and submission.

• Completed fingerprint card or electronic fingerprint submission. A permanent license will not be issued until the Board receives fingerprint reports from the Nevada Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and any issues have been resolved.
  • Electronic fingerprint submission is only available if you are in Nevada. The Board provides fingerprint capture by appointment in its Reno and Las Vegas offices, and there are other sites – both law enforcement sites and private fingerprinting sites – where electronic transmission is available.
  • If you are out of state, fingerprinting and fingerprint card submission may be done by either a law enforcement agency or a private fingerprinting service. Those agencies’ cards can be used as long as they are the standard FD-258 card. Otherwise you can request those cards be mailed to you in your application or by sending a message through the nurse portal. 
  • Completed fingerprint cards with  the submission form and fee should be sent to: 

5011 Meadowood Mall Way
Suite 300
Reno, NV, 89502-6547

How to renew your Nevada nursing license

Step 1: When to submit your renewal application

Nevada’s Board of Nursing will not send out notice of your licensure expiration date or licensure renewal date. You are responsible for knowing and tracking this information. Renewal applications should be submitted through the Nurse Portal within 60 days of the license expiration date. It is important to do so in a timely manner, as the renewal link on your account will disappear once the 60-day eligibility period has passed. There is no grace period for renewals submitted after their expiration date. The fee to renew your license is $100, and those submitted after expiration will pay an additional $100 fee.

Step 2: Fulfill continuing competency requirements

Nevada requires nurses to have practiced nursing or passed the NCLEX within the previous five years. After their first license renewal period after graduation, nurses are also required to complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education during every two-year renewal period, including at least two hours relating to cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion. A one-time 4-hour bioterrorism course must also be completed.

The Nevada Board of Nursing conducts random audits of the continuing education requirements, but you will not be asked to submit that documentation at the time of renewal. Instead, you will be asked to affirm that you have completed your continuing education requirements and to maintain copies of all certificates of completion for at least four years (and your bioterrorism certificate indefinitely) in case they are requested.

Incredible Health wants to help you fulfill your state requirements and offers free fully accredited Nevada CEU classes to help. These are easy to access and include certification of completion.

Step 3: Submit your renewal application

Submit your renewal application and fee through the Nevada Board of Nursing’s Nurse Portal.

Nevada nursing licensing fees

Below are the fees for becoming a nurse in Nevada, whether you are a first-time nurse or are moving to Nevada from another state. For more information visit the Nevada licensing page.

Licensing fees by examination (first-time nurses)

• NCLEX fee: $200
• Application fee: $100 (RN); $90 (LPN)
• Fingerprint processing fee: $40

Licensing fees by endorsement (already have RN licensure)

• Application fee: $105 (RN); $95 (LPN); $200 (APRN)
• Fingerprint processing fee: $40

License renewal fees:

• Application fee: $100 (RN/LPN); $300 (APRN)

*Fees are subject to change.

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Continuing education requirements

RN: 30 contact hours every 2 years (1-time requirement of 4 contact hours in bioterrorism class)

LPN: 30 contact hours every 2 years (1-time requirement of 4 contact hours in bioterrorism class)

APRN: 30 contact hours every 2 years (1-time requirement of 4 contact hours in bioterrorism class); and an additional 15 CEs directly related to their specialties to include a 2-hour suicide prevention course completed every 4 years, 2-hour substance use and abuse course completed every renewal cycle, and maintain a portfolio.

Incredible Health offers ANCC-accredited continuing education courses for nurses in all 50 states, 100% free and online. The Nevada State Board of Nursing accepts courses that are ANCC accredited.

How to contact the Nevada Board of Nursing

Nevada State Board of Nursing
Phone: (888) 590-6726

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://nevadanursingboard.org/

Las Vegas Office:
4220 South Maryland Pkwy., Building B, Suite 300
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Fax: (702) 486-5803

Reno Office: 
5011 Meadowood Mall Way Ste 300
Reno, NV 89502
Fax: (775) 687-7707

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• Average salary for RNs in the state

Career Resources / Nursing Licensure / Minnesota

Minnesota is home to some of the world’s top healthcare facilities, and nurses who work in the state enjoy high salaries and an excellent quality of life. To establish yourself as a nurse in Minnesota, your first step is to get your registered nurse license.

In this article, we will cover:

• How to get your Minnesota nursing license by exam
• How to get your license by endorsement
• How to renew your Minnesota nursing license
• Licensing fees
• Continuing education requirements
• How to contact the Minnesota Board of Nursing

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How to get your Minnesota nursing license by examination

Step 1: Education

Your nursing degree was your first investment in your professional career. Whether you pursued a two-year Associate Degree in Nursing, a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, or an accelerated BSN program, your degree is the key to qualifying for a Minnesota nursing license.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 
• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing for those who have achieved a bachelor’s degree and who take the additional classes necessary to become a registered nurse.

The information contained here applies to nurses educated in the U.S. However, Minnesota also provides a licensure application for graduates of Canadian nursing programs.

Step 2: Apply

The state of Minnesota offers nurse licensure candidates the option of applying for licensure by examination online or by downloading the application packet and submitting it directly to the Board of Nursing.

The online application can be accessed here. The $138.25 application fee ($105 for the application and $33.25 for the Criminal Background Check) can be paid via credit card.

The paper application can be downloaded here and mailed with the $138.25 application fee ($105 for the application and $33.25 for the Criminal Background Check) in the form of a cashier’s check or money order to:

Minnesota Board of Nursing
1210 Northland Drive #120
Mendota Heights, MN 551250

You should also register to take the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination). Registration will cost $200. You can also register by phone by calling 1-866-496-2539.

Step 3: Submit Transcripts

The Board of Nursing requires a Confirmation of Program Completion from your nursing program. If you graduated from a Minnesota nursing program, a school official can provide this information online. Applicants applying by mail must download and complete the top portion of the Confirmation of Program Completion for Licensure by Examination form that is at the bottom of your application. This should be sent to your nursing program for verification and then submitted to the Board directly from the Nursing Program to:

Minnesota Board of Nursing
1210 Northland Drive #120
Mendota Heights, MN

Step 4: Criminal Background Check (CBC)

Upon receipt of your application, the Board of Nursing will send you a fingerprint packet by email. Follow the instructions within the packet and submit your fingerprints to the Criminal Background Check Program as soon as possible, at this address:

Criminal Background Check Program
335 Randolph Ave
Suite 180
St Paul, MN 55102

Step 5: Take the NCLEX

Following receipt of all your application materials, you will receive email notification of your authorization to test from Pearson VUE. The NCLEX-RN exam measures your knowledge of foundational nursing, and covers the following topics:

• Safe and Effective Care Environment
• Management of Care  
• Safety and Infection Control 
• Health Promotion and Maintenance 
• Psychosocial Integrity 
• Physiological Integrity 
• Basic Care and Comfort 
• Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 
• Physiological Adaptation

Once you pass the NCLEX you will be issued a Minnesota nursing license. If you fail the test, you must submit an examination retake request within eight months of the last failed examination. You must retake the test within one year of your last attempt or you will need to reapply.

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Licensing by endorsement (already have RN licensure)

If you have a valid registered nursing license in another state and want to practice nursing in Minnesota, you must apply for and be issued a license by endorsement. The process begins with registering for an online account with the Minnesota Board of Nursing. From there, the process is as follows: 

• Print the application from the Board of Nursing website or apply online for Licensure by Endorsement. Paper applications must be completed, signed, and submitted with the fee to the Board by mail to:
  
  Minnesota Board of Nursing
  1210 Northland Drive #120
  Mendota Heights, MN 55120
  
• Provide verification of your licensure from the state where you were first licensed as well as from the state where you are currently licensed (if it is different). Verification can be requested through the NURSYS site, or if your licensing state processes verification requests by paper, print the Verification of Licensure form and submit it to the state. This form is found at the bottom of the application packet.
•  The state requires that registered nurses who have ever been employed ask their current or most recent employer to complete and submit a Confirmation of Nursing Employment for Licensure by Endorsement form. This form is found at the bottom of the application packet. Upon completion the form must be submitted to the Board of Nursing.
• Upon receipt of your application, the Board of Nursing will send you a fingerprint packet by email. Follow the instructions within the packet and submit your fingerprints as soon as possible.
• Depending upon how long it has been since you last practiced the board may ask for information on continuing education or request that you complete a refresher course.

How to renew your Minnesota nursing license

Step 1: When to submit your renewal application

Minnesota’s registered nurses must renew their license every two years, though the licensure period may be shorter or longer as it relates to the month and year of your birth. After this initial period, the license will be in effect for two years. The state will send a reminder postcard approximately three calendar months before your registration expires. An email notice will also be sent if the Board of Nursing has your current email address.

Renewals are completed online. If you prefer to renew your license by mail you can either call 612-317-3000 and ask for a paper application, or you can request one  by checking the box on the back of the reminder postcard and return it to the Board of Nursing.

Step 2: Fulfill continuing competency requirements

Minnesota requires that registered nurses complete 24 contact hours of continuing education during the 24-month period of registration. If your initial licensure period is shorter or longer, you are required to complete a contact hour for each month of licensure. 

You are not required to submit any evidence of continuing education completion, but you should keep your documents for two years in case you are audited.

Minnesota nurses can fulfill some of their competency requirements at no cost on Incredible Health’s website.  The courses are available here and a certificate of completion will be available immediately.

Step 3: Submit your renewal application

You can renew your Minnesota registered nurse license at this link.

Minnesota nursing licensing fees

Below are the fees for becoming a nurse in Minnesota whether you are a first-time nurse or are moving to Minnesota from another state. For more information visit the Minnesota licensing page.

Licensing fees by examination (first-time nurses):

• NCLEX fee: $200
• Application fee: $105 (RN/LPN)
• Criminal background check fee: $33.25

Licensing fees by endorsement (already have RN licensure):

• Application fee: $105 (RN/LPN/APRN initial licensure fee)
• Criminal background check fee: $33.25

License renewal fees:

• Application fee: $88 (RN/LPN/APRN)

*Fees are subject to change.

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Continuing education requirements

RN: 24 hours every 2 years

LPN: 12 hours every 2 years

APRN: 24 hours every 2 years

Incredible Health offers ANCC-accredited continuing education courses for nurses in all 50 states, 100% free and online.  The Minnesota Board of Nursing accepts courses that are ANCC accredited.

How to contact the Minnesota Board of Nursing

Minnesota Board of Nursing
The offices are open but please conduct business through the mail, email, or fax.
[email protected]

Phone: (612) 317-3000
Fax: (651) 688-1841

Website: https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/

1210 Northland Drive, Suite 120
Mendota Heights, MN 55120

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Career Resources / Nursing Licensure / New Hampshire

New Hampshire may be one of the smallest states in the nation, but it is packed with things to do. If you love the outdoors, visit Mount Washington which, at only 6,288 feet, has some of the worst weather the world. To take a step back in history visit Strawberry Banke, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the states. Prescott Park hosts outdoor plays in the summer and includes a beautiful flower garden. Skiing, laying out on the beach, and shopping– New Hampshire has it all.

If you are a registered nurse (or are thinking of becoming one) read on to find the information you need, from licensing info, continuing education requirements, job & salary outlook, top hospitals, and nursing associations. Let us help you find your dream job!

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In this article, we will cover:

• Licensing information
• Steps for renewing a New Hampshire nursing license
• Continuing education requirements
• Job & salary outlook for nurses in New Hampshire
• Top hospitals in New Hampshire
• Nursing organizations & associations in New Hampshire
• Basic steps for licensing and certification
• Contact information

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Licensing information

Below are the fees for becoming a nurse in New Hampshire whether you are a first-time nurse or are moving to New Hampshire from another state. For more information visit the New Hampshire licensing page.

Licensing fees by examination (first-time nurses):

• NCLEX fee: $200
• Application fee: $148 (RN/LPN), $100 (APRN)
• Criminal background check fee: $48.25

Licensing fees by endorsement (already have RN licensure):

• Application fee: $148 (RN/LPN); $100 (APRN)
• Criminal background check fee: $48.25

License renewal fee:

• Application fee: $108 (RN/LPN); $100 (APRN)

New Hampshire is a nursing compact state, which allows nurses to hold multi-state licenses.

*Fees are subject to change.

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Steps for renewing a New Hampshire nursing license

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Continuing education requirements

RN/LPN:
Active Practice Requirements:
400 working hours within 4 years of application date
Education Requirements:
30 CEUs within 2 years of application date

APRN:
Education Requirements:
60 CEUs (specialty certification counts for 30 of the 60 required contact hours); an additional 30 hours should include 5 hours of Pharmacology
Active Practice Requirements:
400 hours active in practice specialty in the 4 years immediately preceding date of application

*For licensees with an active DEA # for prescribing in New Hampshire, 3 of the 5 hours must address opioid prescribing, pain management, or substance abuse disorder.

Incredible Health offers ANCC-accredited continuing education courses for nurses in all 50 states, 100% free and online. The New Hampshire Board of Nursing accepts courses that are ANCC accredited.  

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Job & salary outlook for nurses in New Hampshire

Due to the shortage of nurses, these healthcare professionals are in high demand. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates the profession will grow by 6% between 2021 and 2031. The national average salary is $82,750.

We can also help you check out salary estimates to help determine if New Hampshire is the right state for you.

[ MORE: Average nurse salary in New Hampshire ]

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Top hospitals in New Hampshire

If you’re not already picking up the phone to call movers, maybe this list of the best hospitals in New Hampshire will sway you in the right direction. Here are the top hospitals according to U.S. News and World Report:

• Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH is rated high performing in 11 adult procedures and conditions. Some specialties include:
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Hip Replacement
  • Stroke
  • Heart Bypass Surgery

• Concord Hospital – Concord, NH is rated high performing in 6 adult procedures and conditions. Some specialties include:
  • Lung Cancer Surgery
  • Heart Attack
  • Kidney Failure

• Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital – Lebanon, NH is rated high performing in 1 adult procedure or condition. Some specialties include:
  • Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion)
  • Pneumonia
  • Heart Failure

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Nursing organizations & associations in New Hampshire

Once you become a registered nurse (or even if you’re in the process), joining a nursing organization or association will give you access to networking, job opportunities, and a wealth of information shared between fellow nurses. Here are a few of the organizations and associations for nurses in New Hampshire:

New Hampshire Nurses Association – “The New Hampshire Nurses’ Association is a not-for-profit membership association and the only state organization that advocates for all nurses regardless of specialty or practice setting.” 

New Hampshire School Nurses Association – “New Hampshire School Nurses Association (NHSNA) provides leadership and education to support New Hampshire school nurse standards of practice, care coordination, leadership, quality improvement, and community public health.”

Check out the comprehensive list of national organizations as well.

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Basic steps for licensing and certification

Step 1: Education

Attend an accredited nursing school to earn either an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). An ADN will take between 18 and 24 months to complete, while you can expect to spend roughly four years to earn a BSN. If you already have an ADN, there is an ADN to BSN bridge program that allows you to earn a BSN in 12-18 months. There is also an RN to BSN bridge which takes three semesters of nursing courses to be completed in one year. These programs will save you time and money. The more education you have, the better your chances of landing your dream job. 

Step 2: Licensing

When you are six weeks away from graduation, you can apply to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam. There are 75 to 265 questions on the NCLEX-RN with a five-hour time limit for completion. If you do not pass the NCLEX-RN on your first attempt, you must wait 45 days before you can try again.

The NCLEX includes questions on the following topics to test nursing candidates’ knowledge:

1. Safe and effective care environment
2. Health promotion and maintenance
3. Psychosocial integrity
4. Physiological integrity

Step 3: Experience

This step in the process is to gain hands-on experience. This will provide you with invaluable opportunities to work with patients making you attractive to future employers.

Step 4: Certification

The final step is to obtain certifications for your chosen career. Requirements for earning a certification vary so it is important to check with the governing body for information. Incredible Health offers free courses in order to obtain or renew certification requirements. Create a free account to access professional development mandates and get instant certificates.

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Contact information

New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Phone: (603) 271-2152

Website: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/new-hampshire-board-nursing

Office of Professional Licensure & Certification
7 Eagle Square
Concord, NH 03301

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Career Resources / Nursing Licensure / Nebraska

Nebraska is a great place to live and work. The cost of housing, utilities, transportation, and healthcare are all lower than the national average. Add to that a high life expectancy and good overall health and it’s no wonder so many nurses are exploring licensure.

In this article, we will cover:

• How to get your Nebraska nursing license by exam
• How to get your license by endorsement
• How to renew your Nebraska nursing license
• Licensing fees
• Continuing education requirements
• How to contact the Nebraska Board of Nursing

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How to get your Nebraska nursing license by examination

Step 1: Education

Nebraska’s Board of Nursing has high standards for pre-licensure nursing programs within the state. They do not approve on-line or post-licensure programs.

Whether you have earned your nursing degree from an in-state program or chose an out-of-state nursing education program approved or accredited by other state boards of nursing, any of the following degrees will prepare you for a career as a registered nurse:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 
• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing for those who have achieved a bachelor’s degree and who take the additional classes necessary to become a registered nurse.

Step 2: Apply

Nebraska allows licensure candidates to submit the application for licensure by examination up to ninety days prior to their expected graduation date. Applicants should also register to take the NCLEX exam at www.pearsonvue.com/nclex/.

The application requires that you pay the application fee of $123 and provide evidence of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States and a photograph of yourself.  

The application and all supporting documents should be sent to:

DHHS Licensure Unit
Nursing Section
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986

Step 3: Submit Transcripts

The state requires an official transcript from your nursing program reflecting your degree and your graduation date. These materials should be sent directly to the DHHS Licensure Unit by the nursing program unless it is submitted by the candidate, in which case it must be submitted with the application in a sealed school envelope.

Students who graduated from nursing programs outside of Nebraska are required to include information about all nursing prerequisites fulfilled at other institutions if their nursing program’s final transcripts do not include this information. 

Step 4: Criminal Background Check (CBC)

Applicants for a registered nurse license must submit to a new criminal background check. The processing fee is $45.25 to be paid to the Nebraska State Patrol. Fingerprints can be submitted either electronically via LiveScan or by mail. LiveScan is only available if the fingerprinting is performed in Nebraska. It can be performed at all Nebraska State Patrol offices listed here.

Applicants who need to submit fingerprints by mail can use two standard blue and white fingerprint cards (Form #FD-258). If the law enforcement agency or private company that you use for this service does not have this card, call the Licensure Unit at 402-471-4376 and the cards will be mailed to you. The box asking for “reason fingerprinted’ should be filled in with “Nursing 38-131”. Do not write in the field labeled ORI and do not sign the card until an officer has verified your signature.  Completed cards should be mailed to:

Nebraska State Patrol
Criminal Identification Division
4600 Innovation Drive
Lincoln, NE 68521

The background check will not be processed until the license application has been received by the Licensure Unit. 

When getting fingerprinted, you must bring a valid photo ID such as an unexpired driver’s license, a passport, a permanent resident card, or an Employment Authorization Card.

Step 5: Take the NCLEX

Upon acceptance of all your application materials, Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services will notify Pearson VUE that you have fulfilled all requirements and Pearson will send you authorization to test for the NCLEX-RN exam. The exam is meant to gauge your retention and understanding of the material covered during your nurse education, and will test you on the following topics:

• Safe and Effective Care Environment
• Management of Care  
• Safety and Infection Control 
• Health Promotion and Maintenance 
• Psychosocial Integrity 
• Physiological Integrity 
• Basic Care and Comfort 
• Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 
• Physiological Adaptation 

If you pass the NCLEX, a paper license will be issued. If you do not pass, you will need to retake the exam. This requires reapplying for the license and re-registering for the exam with Pearson VUE, along with the appropriate fees. There is no need to resubmit transcripts or other supporting documents, but a new set of fingerprints will be needed with each application, and the processing fee of $45.25 must be paid to the Nebraska state patrol with each application.

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Licensing by endorsement (already have RN licensure)

If you’re a registered nurse licensed in another state and seeking a Nebraska license, use this form to apply for licensure by endorsement. To apply you will need:

• Evidence of citizenship
• $123 application fee
• Documentation of fee waiver eligibility, conviction records, and discipline records if any of these are applicable

You will also need to request that the following items be sent to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services office:

• Criminal background check: Applicants for licensure by endorsement must submit to a new criminal background check. The processing fee is $45.25, paid to the Nebraska State Patrol. Fingerprints can be submitted electronically via LiveScan or by mail. LiveScan is only available if the fingerprinting is performed in Nebraska. It can be performed at all Nebraska State Patrol offices listed here.
  • Applicants who need to submit fingerprints by mail can use two standard blue and white fingerprint cards (Form #FD-258). If the law enforcement agency or private company that you use for this service does not have this card, call the Licensure Unit at 402-471-4376 and cards will be mailed to you. The box asking for “reason fingerprinted’ should be filled in with “Nursing 38-131”. Do not write in the field labeled ORI and do not sign the card until an officer has verified your signature.  Completed cards should be mailed to:

Nebraska State Patrol
Criminal Identification Division
4600 Innovation Drive
Lincoln, NE 68521

• License verification:Nurses can purchase verification of their license through the NURSYS system if they are from a participating state. Nurses from states that do not participate with the NURSYS system should contact the Board of Nursing of the issuing state and request that verification be sent to:

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Licensure Unit
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986

Candidates for licensure by endorsement in Nebraska are eligible for a temporary license while they are waiting for their permanent license. The temporary license is valid for 60 days or until the expiration of the license from the other state expires, whichever comes first. 

How to renew your Nebraska nursing license

Step 1: When to submit your renewal application

Nebraska’s registered nursing licenses expire on October 31 of each year ending in an even number. Renewal requires completing the online renewal process or submitting the paper renewal application, attesting to having met the requirements of continued competency, and paying the renewal fee of $123.00. 

It can take up to a week to process renewal applications, whether they are submitted online or by mail. Being postmarked by the October 31 date does not prevent your license from expiring, but it will be renewed when it is processed. If your renewal is postmarked after October 31 your license will need to be reinstated and you will be required to pay the appropriate fees.

Step 2: Fulfill continuing competency requirements

Nebraska’s Board of Nursing offers the following options for fulfilling continuing competency requirements:

• Have practiced nursing for at least 500 hours during the past five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of continuing education from an approved provider within the past two years. Contact hours may be completed via home study or internet courses.
• Have graduated from a nursing program in more than two, but less than five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education within the past two years. Contact hours may be completed via home study or internet courses; OR
• Have graduated from a nursing program within the last two years.
• Have completed an approved refresher course within the last five years.
• Have obtained/maintained current certification in a nursing specialty granted by a nationally recognized certifying organization; OR
• Have developed and maintained a portfolio that includes the licensee’s current continuing competency goals and evidence/verification of professional activities to meet those goals.

Incredible Health offers free Nebraska CEU courses to help you fulfill your state requirements. These are easy to access and include certification of completion.

You do not need to send in proof of practice hours or of your continuing education completion, but you should keep these records for two years in case you are part of a random audit.

Step 3: Submit your renewal application

To renew, visit www.nebraska.mylicense.com/ and pay the $123 fee online via credit card, or download a paper renewal application form  and pay by check. Paper forms can be sent to:

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Licensure Unit
P.O. Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986 

Nebraska nursing licensing fees

Below are the fees for becoming a nurse in Nebraska whether you are a first-time nurse or are moving to Nebraska from another state. For more information visit the Nebraska licensing page.

Licensing fees by examination (first-time nurses):

• NCLEX fee: $200
• Application fee: $123
• Criminal background check fee: $45.25

Licensing fees by endorsement (already have RN licensure):

• Application fees: $123 (RN/LPN); $68 (APRN)
• Criminal background check fee: $45.25

License renewal fee:

• Application fee: $123 (RN/LPN); $68 (APRN)

Nebraska is a nursing compact state, which allows nurses to hold multi-state licenses.

*Fees are subject to change.

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Continuing education requirements

RN/LPN: Must meet one of the following requirements:

• Have practiced nursing for at least 500 hours during the past five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of continuing education from an approved provider within the past two years. All of the required contact hours may be completed via home study or internet courses.
• Have graduated from a nursing program in more than two, but less than five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education within the past two years. All of the required contact hours may be completed via home study or internet courses; OR
• Have graduated from a nursing program within the last two years.
• Have completed an approved refresher course within the last five years.
• Have obtained/maintained current certification in a nursing specialty granted by a nationally recognized certifying organization; OR
• Have developed and maintained a portfolio that includes the licensee’s current continuing competency goals and evidence/verification of professional activities to meet those goals.

APRN: 40 contact hours every 2 years in a given specialty (refer to Nebraska Board of Nursing CE page for specific requirements for each specialty); if a prescriber, an additional 10 hours in pharmacology are required.

Incredible Health offers ANCC-accredited continuing education courses for nurses in all 50 states, 100% free and online. The Nebraska Board of Nursing accepts courses from any provider who is ANCC accredited.

How to contact the Nebraska Board of Nursing

Nebraska Board of Nursing
Phone: (402) 471-3121 or (402) 471-4376

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Nurse-Licensing.aspx

Nebraska State Office Building
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509

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Career Resources / Nursing Licensure / Indiana

With high demand and low cost of living, Indiana is an ideal place to be a nurse. In addition to boasting several healthcare systems and state-of-the-art hospitals, the Hoosier state is home to some of the world’s best-known pharmaceutical companies and is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. A nursing career in Indiana starts with getting your license.

In this article, we will cover:

• How to get your Indiana nursing license by exam
• How to get your license by endorsement
• How to renew your Indiana nursing license
• Licensing fees
• Continuing education requirements
• How to contact the Indiana Board of Nursing

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How to get your Indiana nursing license by examination

Step 1: Education

There are three different paths to earning your nursing degree. The one that you choose will depend upon your previous education and how quickly you want to begin your career as a registered nurse. Those paths are: 

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 
• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing for those who have achieved a bachelor’s degree and who take the additional classes necessary to become a registered nurse.

Any of these programs taken at an accredited nursing school will prepare you to take the NCLEX-RN exam, which is needed to become licensed as a registered nurse.

Step 2: Apply

The application process to become an Indiana registered nurse begins with filling out two applications.  

The first is the state application, which can be submitted online at MyLicense.IN.gov or a paper copy be submitted by mail to: 

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Attn: Indiana State Board of Nursing
402 West Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

The application fee is $50 payable by credit or debit card if you apply online or via personal check or money order if a paper application is submitted by mail.

You will need to provide supporting documentation for any positive response to the questions, including court documentation if the answer to question #3 is positive.

The second application is for the NCLEX-RN. The application to register for the NCLEX-RN examination is available through the NCLEX website. The fee to take the NCLEX-RN is $200.

You must fill out both of these applications  before eligibility to take the exam will be granted by the Indiana State Board of Nursing.

Step 3: Transcripts

When filling out the applications, you are required to provide information about your high school graduation or your GED score as well as information about the nursing program that you completed. You will also need to provide a Certificate of Completion to the Dean, Director, or Designee of your nursing program for them to complete, sign, and send to the Nursing Board. 

This documentation must be received by the Nursing Board for you to be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam. Nurses who graduated more than six months before submitting their state application can ask that transcripts be sent directly to the board by the nursing program. 

Step 4: Criminal Record Check 

You must submit to a national criminal history background check at your own cost before your registered nurse license will be issued. The criminal background check must be submitted after the application has been submitted, at which time an email will be sent notifying you of the next required steps. 

In-state applicants can complete the fingerprinting process at www.identogo.com, where you will find the nearest processing center and can schedule an appointment.

Out-of-state applicants or applicants who are physically unable to report to a testing center can use the MorphoTrust Card Scan Processing Program found here and choose the “Pay for Ink Card Submission” option, then complete the entire registration process. 

Step 5: Take the NCLEX

Nursing licensure applicants should register for the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) test directly on the NCLEX website or by calling 1-866-496-2539. The $200 fee can be paid in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or money order. 

You can schedule your test once you have been notified that you are eligible.  After the test has been taken, you can expect it to take at least three weeks for results to be processed. Passing the test and meeting all of the other requirements for licensure will result in an email from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency providing you with your registered nurse license number. If you do not pass you will receive a notification letter and an application to retake the examination.

The NCLEX-RN will test you on what you learned over the course of your nursing program. You can expect to be asked questions surrounding the following topics:

• Safe and Effective Care Environment
• Management of Care  
• Safety and Infection Control 
• Health Promotion and Maintenance 
• Psychosocial Integrity 
• Physiological Integrity 
• Basic Care and Comfort 
• Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 
• Physiological Adaptation

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Licensing by endorsement (already have RN licensure)

If you hold an active registered nursing license from another state, complete the online application at MyLicense.IN.gov or send a paper copy by mail to:

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Attn: Indiana State Board of Nursing
402 West Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

You will need to provide proof of education and submit to a criminal background check.

Submit proof of your active licensure. If you are requesting the Nurse Licensure Compact license and hold an active NLC license in another state, provide verification through the NURSYS system. Other verifications can be sent using a Verification of State Licensure form, which should be completed and sent to the Indiana Board of Nursing. You may be billed for this service by each state. The verifications should be sent to:

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Attn: Indiana State Board of Nursing
402 West Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

The application fee is $50 payable by credit or debit card if you apply online or via personal check or money order if a paper application is submitted by mail.

How to renew your Indiana nursing license

Step 1: Submit renewal application

Your registered nurse license will expire on October 31^st of every year ending with an odd number. Allow four weeks for processing. If you have not renewed by October 31st, you will be charged a $50 late fee.

Step 2: Fulfill continuing competency requirements

The state of Indiana does not require Registered Nurses to obtain continuing education for regular licensure renewal. 

Step 3: Submit your renewal application

To renew online, visit www.MyLicense.IN.gov and log in to your Access Indiana Account. You also have the option of renewing by mail using this form. The renewal fee is $50.

Indiana nursing licensing fees

Below are the fees for becoming a nurse in Indiana whether you are a first-time nurse or are moving to Indiana from another state. For more information visit the Indiana licensing page.

Licensing fee by examination (first-time nurses):

• NCLEX fee: $200
• Application fee: $50

Licensing fee by endorsement (already have RN licensure):

• Application fee: $50

License renewal fees:

• Application fee: $50

Indiana is a nursing compact state, which allows nurses to hold multi-state licenses.

*Fees are subject to change.
**Most states require a background check, but prices are not always listed.

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Continuing education requirements

RN/LPN: None

APRN: 30 contact hours every 2 years (8 hours must be in pharmacology)

Incredible Health offers ANCC-accredited continuing education courses for nurses in all 50 states, 100% free and online. The Indiana Board of Nursing accepts courses that are ANCC accredited.

How to contact the Indiana Board of Nursing

Indiana Board of Nursing
Phone: (317) 234-2043

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/indiana-state-board-of-nursing/

402 W. Washington Street
Room W072
Indianapolis, IN 46204

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