Registered Nurse (RN)

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Degree

Experience

None

Background check

None

Applicants for licensure by examination must: 1) Have graduated from an approved school of nursing with a diploma or nursing degree. 2) Have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). 3) Submit fingerprint cards (fingerprint reports must be cleared by the Board to obtain licensure). Applicants for licensure by endorsement must: 1) Have graduated from an approved school of nursing with a diploma or nursing degree. 2) Have passed the NCLEX or State Board Test Pool Examination (SBTPE). 3) Have been licensed or registered as a RN under the laws of another jurisdiction. 4) Submit fingerprint cards (fingerprint reports must be cleared by the Board to obtain licensure). Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: application by examination--$100; application by endorsement--$105; fingerprinting - $50 (may vary); biennial renewal - $100.