Below is the primary license information and continuing education requirements for nurses licensed in Utah. Please visit the Utah Board of Nursing CE page for more information on continuing education requirements.
Licensing information
Licensing fees by examination (first-time nurses):
- NCLEX exam fee: $200
- Application fee: $95
- Fingerprint processing fee: $10
- Criminal background check fee: $20
Licensing fees by endorsement (already have RN licensure):
- Application fee: $60 (RN/LPN); $100 (APRN)
- Fingerprint processing fee: $10
- Criminal background check fee: $20
License renewal fees:
- Application fee: $68 (RN/LPN); $78 (APRN)
*Fees are subject to change
Steps to renew your Utah nursing license
- Verify the status of your license
Visit the Verification page to confirm your license.
- Complete your Utah nursing continuing education requirements before your license expires
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- Go to the Utah Board of Nursing to enter your renewal application
Visit the Renewal Information page for specific requirements. Utah is a compact state. If your Primary State of Residency is in another compact state do not apply for licensure in Utah unless you are declaring Utah as your Primary State of Residency.
Continuing education requirements
RN: Renewal period is every 2 years
Choose one of the following options:
- 15 hours of continuing education related to nursing and 200 of practice hours; or
- 30 hours of continuing education; or
- 400 hours of licensed practice
LPN: Renewal period is every 2 years
Choose one of the following options:
- 15 hours of continuing education related to nursing and 200 of practice hours; or
- 30 hours of continuing education; or
- 400 hours of licensed practice
APRN: Renewal period is every 2 years
- Must maintain national certification: and
- Must be currently certified in specialty area; or
- 30 hours of CEUs and 400 hours of practice each year; and
- APRNs with prescriptive authority are required an additional 3.5 hours in controlled substances prescribing, plus .5 hours from the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing online tutorial
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Additionally, Utah is a nursing compact state, which allows nurses to hold multi-state licenses.
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Contact information
Utah Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Phone: (801) 530-6625
Fax: (801) 530-6511
Website: https://dopl.utah.gov/nurse/index.html
Heber M. Wells Bldg., 4th Floor, 160
East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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