Licensing/Certification – State Nursing Boards

Aureus Medical Group® makes transitioning to another state to practice as an RN, LPN, or CNA simple, regardless of what state you are currently working in.

Whether you want to travel the country or accept a position in the state next door, we have travel nursing jobs and direct hire (full-time) job opportunities available nationwide.

Questions? Our Recruiters have the most current information about each state's requirements. Contact us!

Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

  Partial implementation - Facility must have approval from Dept. of Health prior to utilizing MSL/Compact Nurses

  Enhanced NLC legislation enacted      Enhanced NLC legislation pending

  NLC enacted: awaiting implementation

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• Alabama
  • RN
  • 3-5 Days
  • 1 Month
  • $85
  • https://www.abn.alabama.gov/
  • https://www.abn.alabama.gov/

  • LPN
  • 14 Days
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • $138.50
  • Temp lasts 90 days
  • https://abn.alabama.gov/abnonline/ABNOnline_Endorsement.aspx
  • https://abn.alabama.gov/abnonline/ABNOnline_Endorsement.aspx

  • CNA
  • NA
  • NA
  • NA
  • No endorsement/reciprocity. Employer must get you on the registry.
  • https://dph1.adph.state.al.us/NurseAideRegistry/(S(v343yoifoejr2lrydzh2cw32))/FAQ.aspx#anchor17
  • https://dph1.adph.state.al.us/NurseAideRegistry/(S(v343yoifoejr2lrydzh2cw32))/FAQ.aspx#anchor17
• Alaska
  • RN
  • 3-4 Weeks
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • $375
  • https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/nur4016.pdf
  • https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/nur4016.pdf

  • LPN
  • 10 Days
  • 6-8 weeks
  • $375
  • Temp valid for 6 months
  • https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/nur4014.pdf
  • https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/nur4014.pdf

  • CNA
  • Can work 4 months not on registry
  • 2 weeks
  • $260-$330
  • Can work 120 without cert., but must have application in process
  • https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/nua4070.pdf
  • https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/nua4070.pdf
• Arizona
  • RN
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 4-8 Weeks
  • $150
  • 2 days if contract in hand
  • http://www.azbn.gov/
  • http://www.azbn.gov/

  • LPN
  • 48+ hour walkthough
  • 2-3 months
  • $50
  • https://www.azbn.gov/licensure-certification/application-instructions/rn-lpn-endorsement
  • https://www.azbn.gov/licensure-certification/application-instructions/rn-lpn-endorsement

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 4-6 months
  • $50
  • Online Application
  • https://azbn.boardsofnursing.org/azbn
  • https://azbn.boardsofnursing.org/azbn
• Arkansas
  • RN
  • 1 Week
  • 1 Week
  • $100

  • LPN
  • 3-4 Days
  • 10 weeks
  • $125
  • Temp Lasts 6 months
  • https://www.arsbn.org/endorsement
  • https://www.arsbn.org/endorsement

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 2 weeks
  • FREE
  • https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=http%3A%2F%2Fhumanservices.arkansas.gov%2Fimages%2Fuploads%2Fdms%2Fdms_798.docx
  • https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=http%3A%2F%2Fhumanservices.arkansas.gov%2Fimages%2Fuploads%2Fdms%2Fdms_798.docx
• California
  • RN
  • 3-4 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • $400-450
  • https://www.rn.ca.gov/
  • https://www.rn.ca.gov/

  • LPN
  • 6-10 Weeks
  • 6 Months
  • $200
  • http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/applicants/application_for_vocational_nurse_licensure_by_endorsement.shtml
  • http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/applicants/application_for_vocational_nurse_licensure_by_endorsement.shtml

  • CNA
  • 4-8 Weeks
  • Varies
  • NA
  • Fingerprinting fee- must be done in CA
  • https://www.cdph.ca.gov/CDPH%20Document%20Library/ControlledForms/cdph283b.pdf
  • https://www.cdph.ca.gov/CDPH%20Document%20Library/ControlledForms/cdph283b.pdf
• Colorado
  • RN
  • 3-5 Weeks
  • 3-5 Weeks
  • $127
  • Receive Temp and Perm at the same time
  • https://www.colorado.gov/dora/Nursing
  • https://www.colorado.gov/dora/Nursing

  • LPN
  • 1-2 weeks
  • 3-4 Weeks
  • $43
  • https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/Nursing_LPN_Applications_Docs
  • https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/Nursing_LPN_Applications_Docs

  • CNA
  • No Temp
  • 3-4 Weeks
  • $10
  • Online Application
  • https://apps.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/Default.aspx
  • https://apps.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/Default.aspx
• Connecticut
  • RN
  • 3-5 days
  • 7-10 Days
  • $180
  • 3-5 days for temporary (good for 120 days), signed agreement with NURSYS

  • LPN
  • 5 Days
  • 10 Days
  • $150
  • https://www.arsbn.org/endorsement
  • https://www.arsbn.org/endorsement

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 2 Weeks
  • $55
  • Online Application
  • https://oap.prometric.com/CandidateWeb/Login/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fCandidateWeb%2fforms%2fCTNURS%2fConnecticutNurseAideRegistryApplication.aspx
  • https://oap.prometric.com/CandidateWeb/Login/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fCandidateWeb%2fforms%2fCTNURS%2fConnecticutNurseAideRegistryApplication.aspx
• Delaware
  • RN
  • 1 week
  • 4-7 Weeks
  • $132
  • https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/forms/
  • https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/forms/

  • LPN
  • 1 Week
  • 2 Weeks
  • $150
  • https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/forms/
  • https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/forms/

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 2-3 Weeks
  • $30
  • Mail in forms
  • https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/nurseaide/documents/delaware/ReciprocityApplication.pdf
  • https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/nurseaide/documents/delaware/ReciprocityApplication.pdf
• District_of_Columbia
  • RN
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 2-6 Weeks
  • $230
  • https://dchealth.dc.gov/
  • https://dchealth.dc.gov/

  • LPN
  • NA
  • NA
  • $230
  • Additional background check fee
  • https://doh.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/16%20RN-LPN%20Endorsement%20Application.pdf
  • https://doh.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/16%20RN-LPN%20Endorsement%20Application.pdf

  • CNA
  • NA
  • NA
  • $15
  • https://doh.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/Nursing_Application_for_Nurse_Aide_Certification_by_Endorsement_-_PDF_Version.pdf
  • https://doh.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/Nursing_Application_for_Nurse_Aide_Certification_by_Endorsement_-_PDF_Version.pdf
• Florida
  • RN
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • $100
  • Level 2 background fingerprints required to get license.
  • http://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/index.html
  • http://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/index.html

  • LPN
  • NA
  • 30 days
  • $110
  • Other fees may apply
  • https://floridasnursing.gov/licensing/licensed-practical-nurse-registered-nurse-by-endorsement/
  • https://floridasnursing.gov/licensing/licensed-practical-nurse-registered-nurse-by-endorsement/

  • CNA
  • Up to 3 weeks
  • Up to 30 days
  • NA
  • Fingerprint Fees Varies
  • https://floridasnursing.gov/applications/cna-reciprocity-app.pdf
  • https://floridasnursing.gov/applications/cna-reciprocity-app.pdf
• Georgia
  • RN
  • No Temp
  • 4 Weeks
  • $90
  • http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/45
  • http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/45

  • LPN
  • NA
  • 10-15 days
  • $75
  • http://sos.ga.gov/acrobat/PLB/13%20LPN%20Endorsement%20Application.pdf
  • http://sos.ga.gov/acrobat/PLB/13%20LPN%20Endorsement%20Application.pdf

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 2 Weeks
  • FREE
  • https://www.mmis.georgia.gov/portal/ResourceProxy.aspx?iCProxyTo=MS1BdHRhY2htZW50cy9Gb3Jtcy9SZWNpcHJvY2l0eSUyMEZvcm0ucGRm
  • https://www.mmis.georgia.gov/portal/ResourceProxy.aspx?iCProxyTo=MS1BdHRhY2htZW50cy9Gb3Jtcy9SZWNpcHJvY2l0eSUyMEZvcm0ucGRm
• Hawaii
  • RN
  • 24 Hours
  • 2 Weeks
  • $202 or $146
  • Endorsement fee depends on even or odd year.
  • http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/nursing/application_publications/
  • http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/nursing/application_publications/

  • LPN
  • 10-15 Days
  • 10-15 Days
  • $146-$202
  • http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/nursing/application_publications/
  • http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/nursing/application_publications/

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 2-3 Weeks
  • $25
  • Mail in forms
  • https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/nurseaide/documents/hawaii/HI_CNA_APP.pdf
  • https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/nurseaide/documents/hawaii/HI_CNA_APP.pdf
• Idaho
  • RN
  • 24 Hours
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • $152
  • https://ibn.idaho.gov/IBNPortal/BoardAdditional.aspx?Board=IBON&BureauLinkID=100
  • https://ibn.idaho.gov/IBNPortal/BoardAdditional.aspx?Board=IBON&BureauLinkID=100

  • LPN
  • 6-8 Weeks
  • $110
  • https://ibn.idaho.gov/IBNPortal/BoardAdditional.aspx?Board=IBON&BureauLinkID=100
  • https://ibn.idaho.gov/IBNPortal/BoardAdditional.aspx?Board=IBON&BureauLinkID=100

  • CNA
  • 1 Month
  • FREE
  • http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Medical/LicensingCertification/CNAOutOfStateTransferForm.pdf
  • http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Medical/LicensingCertification/CNAOutOfStateTransferForm.pdf
• Illinois
  • RN
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • $50
  • https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-illinois.html#rn
  • https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-illinois.html#rn

  • LPN
  • 3-4 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • $75
  • https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-illinois.html#lpn
  • https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-illinois.html#lpn

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 1-3 Days
  • $25
  • https://nurseaidetesting.com/out-of-state-cna-application/
  • https://nurseaidetesting.com/out-of-state-cna-application/
• Indiana
  • RN
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-5 Weeks
  • $50
  • https://www.in.gov/pla/nursing.htm
  • https://www.in.gov/pla/nursing.htm

  • LPN
  • 10-14 Days
  • 4-5 Weeks
  • $60
  • https://www.in.gov/pla/2506.htm
  • https://www.in.gov/pla/2506.htm

  • CNA
  • 2-6 Weeks
  • 4-12 Weeks
  • $65
  • Mail in forms
  • https://www.ivytech.edu/cna/4368.html
  • https://www.ivytech.edu/cna/4368.html
• Iowa
  • RN
  • 1 Week
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • $169
  • https://nursing.iowa.gov/licensure/endorsement-licensure-another-state
  • https://nursing.iowa.gov/licensure/endorsement-licensure-another-state

  • LPN
  • 5-10 Days
  • 5-10 Days
  • $169
  • https://nursing.iowa.gov/licensure/endorsement-licensure-another-state
  • https://nursing.iowa.gov/licensure/endorsement-licensure-another-state

  • CNA
  • 3-5 Days
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • FREE
  • https://dia.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2016/01/dcw_application.pdf
  • https://dia.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2016/01/dcw_application.pdf
• Kansas
  • RN
  • 7-10 Days
  • 30 Days
  • $125
  • https://ksbn.kansas.gov/
  • https://ksbn.kansas.gov/

  • LPN
  • 1 Week
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • $50
  • https://ksbn.kansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Forms/Endorsement.pdf
  • https://ksbn.kansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Forms/Endorsement.pdf

  • CNA
  • NA
  • Exam/ 3-4 Weeks after
  • $20
  • Must pass exam with 75%
  • https://www.kdads.ks.gov/docs/default-source/survey-certification-and-credentialing-commission/Health-Occupations-Credentialing/certificattion-(cna-hha-cma)/certification-verification/forms/interstate-application-form.pdf
  • https://www.kdads.ks.gov/docs/default-source/survey-certification-and-credentialing-commission/Health-Occupations-Credentialing/certificattion-(cna-hha-cma)/certification-verification/forms/interstate-application-form.pdf
• Kentucky
  • RN
  • No Temp
  • 5-10 Weeks
  • $330
  • https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx
  • https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx

  • LPN
  • 10-14 days
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • $179.75
  • https://kbn.ky.gov/apply/Pages/Endorsement/endorsement.aspx
  • https://kbn.ky.gov/apply/Pages/Endorsement/endorsement.aspx

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • FREE
  • https://kbn.ky.gov/knar/Pages/reciprocity.aspx
  • https://kbn.ky.gov/knar/Pages/reciprocity.aspx
• Louisiana
  • RN
  • 24 hours
  • 4-6 weeks
  • $140
  • Walkthrough with clean background. Temp costs and additional $100.
  • http://www.lsbn.state.la.us/
  • http://www.lsbn.state.la.us/

  • LPN
  • Walk Through
  • 12 Weeks
  • $175.75
  • Temp lasts 12 weeks.
  • http://www.lsbpne.com/requirements_for_endorsement.phtml
  • http://www.lsbpne.com/requirements_for_endorsement.phtml

  • CNA
  • NA
  • NA
  • $35
  • Mail in forms
  • http://ldh.la.gov/assets/medicaid/hss/NurseAide/NurseAideTrainingReciprocityForm.pdf
  • http://ldh.la.gov/assets/medicaid/hss/NurseAide/NurseAideTrainingReciprocityForm.pdf
• Maine
  • RN
  • 7-10 days
  • 2-4 weeks
  • $75
  • https://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/
  • https://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/

  • LPN
  • 7-14 Days
  • 1 Week
  • $50
  • http://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/docs/LPN-Endorsement-App-10-24-16.pdf
  • http://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/docs/LPN-Endorsement-App-10-24-16.pdf

  • CNA
  • Can work 4 months not on registry
  • 4-6 Months
  • $20
  • https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlc/cna/
  • https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlc/cna/
• Maryland
  • RN
  • 1-2 weeks
  • 3-4 weeks
  • $100
  • Can go inside state line to expedite finger prints.
  • http://www.mbon.org/Pages/default.aspx
  • http://www.mbon.org/Pages/default.aspx

  • LPN
  • Walk Through
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • $100.00
  • https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/licensure-by-endorsement.aspx
  • https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/licensure-by-endorsement.aspx

  • CNA
  • NA
  • Up to 3 months
  • $20
  • Additional finter print fees
  • http://www.mbon.org/Documents/cna-endorsementinfo.pdf
  • http://www.mbon.org/Documents/cna-endorsementinfo.pdf
• Massachusetts
  • RN
  • No Temp
  • 2-4 weeks
  • $275
  • https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-nursing
  • https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-nursing

  • LPN
  • No Temp
  • 4 Weeks
  • $275
  • https://www.pcshq.com/?page=health,ulicensedpracticalnurseslpnu
  • https://www.pcshq.com/?page=health,ulicensedpracticalnurseslpnu

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 3 Weeks
  • FREE
  • https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/atg/Northeast_Media/Eastern_Mass/Eastern_MA_-_NAT_-_NAT_Reciprocity.pdf
  • https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/atg/Northeast_Media/Eastern_Mass/Eastern_MA_-_NAT_-_NAT_Reciprocity.pdf
• Michigan
  • RN
  • 4 weeks
  • 4 Weeks
  • $64
  • https://www.michigan.gov/healthlicense
  • https://www.michigan.gov/healthlicense

  • LPN
  • NA
  • 6-8 Weeks
  • $54
  • https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-michigan.html#lpn
  • https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-michigan.html#lpn

  • CNA
  • NA
  • Exam/2 Weeks after
  • Fees Vary
  • Certain states require training program
  • https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/nurseaide/pages/mi.aspx
  • https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/nurseaide/pages/mi.aspx
• Minnesota
  • RN
  • 2-3 Weeks
  • 4-6 weeks
  • $105
  • https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/
  • https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/

  • LPN
  • 1-5 Days
  • Varies
  • $115
  • Temp lasts 60 days
  • https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/licensure/apply-for-a-license/apply-by-endorsement.jsp
  • https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/licensure/apply-for-a-license/apply-by-endorsement.jsp

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • FREE
  • Must mail in
  • https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/providers/nursingassistant/docs/interstate.pdf
  • https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/providers/nursingassistant/docs/interstate.pdf
• Mississippi
  • RN
  • 5 days
  • 7-10 days
  • $100
  • https://www.msbn.ms.gov/
  • https://www.msbn.ms.gov/

  • LPN
  • 5 Days
  • 2-3 Weeks
  • https://gateway.licensure.msbn.ms.gov/
  • https://gateway.licensure.msbn.ms.gov/

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • $26
  • Must have verification of paid employment within last 24 months (ex: pay stub, w2, etc)?
  • https://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/072503.pdf
  • https://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/072503.pdf
• Missouri
  • RN
  • 24 hours
  • 3-4 weeks
  • $55
  • https://www.pr.mo.gov/Default.asp
  • https://www.pr.mo.gov/Default.asp

  • LPN
  • Walk Through
  • 2-3 Weeks
  • $95.80
  • https://pr.mo.gov/boards/nursing/375-0222.pdf
  • https://pr.mo.gov/boards/nursing/375-0222.pdf

  • CNA
  • 2-3 Weeks
  • Exam/ 2-3 weeks after
  • Fees Vary
  • http://health.mo.gov/safety/cnaregistry/cna.php#challenge
  • http://health.mo.gov/safety/cnaregistry/cna.php#challenge
• Montana
  • RN
  • 2-3 weeks
  • 3-6 weeks
  • $200
  • Must verify all licenses held temp or expired
  • http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/license
  • http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/license

  • LPN
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • 10 Days
  • $227.25
  • Fingerprint and Background Fees
  • http://b.bsd.dli.mt.gov/license/bsd_boards/nur_board/pdf/nur_end_app.pdf
  • http://b.bsd.dli.mt.gov/license/bsd_boards/nur_board/pdf/nur_end_app.pdf

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • FREE
  • https://cna.hhs.mt.gov/datamart/ePass.do
  • https://cna.hhs.mt.gov/datamart/ePass.do
• Nebraska
  • RN
  • 3 weeks
  • 8 weeks
  • $123
  • http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/pages/crlNursingAppsReqsFeesLPNRN.aspx
  • http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/pages/crlNursingAppsReqsFeesLPNRN.aspx

  • LPN
  • 3-6 Weeks
  • 2-8 Weeks
  • $59.50-$151.75
  • http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Licensure/Documents/EndorsementRNLPN.pdf
  • http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Licensure/Documents/EndorsementRNLPN.pdf

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • $20 course
  • http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Certification-and-Verification.aspx
  • http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Certification-and-Verification.aspx
• Nevada
  • RN
  • 1-5 days
  • 4-5 weeks
  • $105
  • https://nevadanursingboard.org/licensure-and-certification/
  • https://nevadanursingboard.org/licensure-and-certification/

  • LPN
  • 1 Week
  • NA
  • $145
  • https://nevadanursingboard.org/
  • https://nevadanursingboard.org/

  • CNA
  • 1 Week
  • 2-4 Months
  • $101
  • Fingerprinting fee
  • https://nevadanursingboard.org/
  • https://nevadanursingboard.org/
• New_Hampshire
  • RN
  • 6-9 weeks
  • 6-9 weeks
  • $120
  • https://www.nh.gov/nursing/
  • https://www.nh.gov/nursing/

  • LPN
  • 8 Weeks
  • 8 Weeks
  • $167
  • Temp valid for 120 days
  • https://www.oplc.nh.gov/nursing/documents/endorsement-licensing-powerpoint.pdf
  • https://www.oplc.nh.gov/nursing/documents/endorsement-licensing-powerpoint.pdf

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • $82
  • Fingerprinting fee
  • https://www.oplc.nh.gov/nursing/documents/lna-endorsement.pdf
  • https://www.oplc.nh.gov/nursing/documents/lna-endorsement.pdf
• New_Jersey
  • RN
  • No Temp
  • 2-4 months
  • $200
  • https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/
  • https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/

  • LPN
  • NA
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • $261.44
  • https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur/Pages/applications.aspx
  • https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur/Pages/applications.aspx

  • CNA
  • 120 days
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • $30
  • Some states do not transfer, Call 1-877-774-4243
• New_Mexico
  • RN
  • No Temp
  • 4-6 weeks
  • $110
  • http://nmbon.sks.com/
  • http://nmbon.sks.com/

  • LPN
  • 2 Weeks
  • 2 Weeks
  • $115
  • http://nmbon.sks.com/licensure-endorsement.aspx
  • http://nmbon.sks.com/licensure-endorsement.aspx

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 3-4 Weeks
  • FREE
  • current CNA certification, social security card, drivers license and mailing address to ATTN Nurse Aide Registry PO Box 26110 Santa
• New_York
  • RN
  • No Temp
  • 6-8 weeks
  • $143
  • http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/article139.htm
  • http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/article139.htm

  • LPN
  • NA
  • 6-8 Weeks
  • $178
  • http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/nurseforms.htm
  • http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/nurseforms.htm

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • $50
  • https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/nurseaide/documents/new-york/ny_na_registryapp.pdf
  • https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/nurseaide/documents/new-york/ny_na_registryapp.pdf
• North_Carolina
  • RN
  • 8 days
  • 6 weeks
  • $150
  • The Board processes licenses on Tues. and Wed. If they submit on one of these days, they will receive license by Saturday-if they have a clean background
  • https://www.ncbon.com/
  • https://www.ncbon.com/

  • LPN
  • 2-3 Days
  • 6-8 Weeks
  • $150
  • https://www.ncbon.com/licensure-listing-apply-licensure-by-endorsement-licensure-by-endorsement
  • https://www.ncbon.com/licensure-listing-apply-licensure-by-endorsement-licensure-by-endorsement

  • CNA
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • Exam/4-6 Weeks After
  • $101
  • No reciprocity/endorsement or transfer from other states. Must pass exam
  • https://www.ncnar.org/index1.jsp
  • https://www.ncnar.org/index1.jsp
• North_Dakota
  • RN
  • 3 days
  • 3 days
  • $160
  • https://www.ndbon.org/
  • https://www.ndbon.org/

  • LPN
  • 1 Week
  • 2 Weeks
  • $160
  • https://www.ndbon.org/NurseLicensure/InitialEndorse/index.asp
  • https://www.ndbon.org/NurseLicensure/InitialEndorse/index.asp

  • CNA
  • 10 Days
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • FREE
  • https://services.ndnar.org/lic/cna/apply/
  • https://services.ndnar.org/lic/cna/apply/
• Ohio
  • RN
  • No Temp
  • 4-6 weeks
  • $75
  • http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/
  • http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/

  • LPN
  • NA
  • NA
  • $75
  • Must complete 2 hours of continuing education
  • http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/PDFS/Education/Category_A_Law_Rules.pdf http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/forms.htm#ExamEndorseForms
  • http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/PDFS/Education/Category_A_Law_Rules.pdf http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/forms.htm#ExamEndorseForms

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • FREE
  • Contact the OH Department of Health. Their phone number is 800-582-5908 or 614-752-9500?
  • http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/forms.htm#ExamEndorseForms
  • http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/forms.htm#ExamEndorseForms
• Oklahoma
  • RN
  • 3-4 weeks
  • 4-6 weeks
  • $85
  • Timeframe is with a CLEAN background
  • http://nursing.ok.gov/
  • http://nursing.ok.gov/

  • LPN
  • 2 Weeks
  • 2 Weeks
  • $95
  • http://nursing.ok.gov/endorseused07.pdf
  • http://nursing.ok.gov/endorseused07.pdf

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • FREE
  • Mail in forms
  • https://www.ok.gov/health2/documents/Reciprocity_Application_ODH-735_10-11-2016_vlk_&_%20Affidavit_ODH_301-FILLABLE.pdf
  • https://www.ok.gov/health2/documents/Reciprocity_Application_ODH-735_10-11-2016_vlk_&_%20Affidavit_ODH_301-FILLABLE.pdf
• Oregon
  • RN
  • No Temp
  • 3-4 weeks
  • $245
  • https://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/pages/index.aspx
  • https://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/pages/index.aspx

  • LPN
  • NA
  • 3-4 Weeks
  • $268.50
  • Home states verification fee
  • https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/pages/rn-lpnlicensure.aspx#RN/LPN_Endorsement_into_Oregon
  • https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/pages/rn-lpnlicensure.aspx#RN/LPN_Endorsement_into_Oregon

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • $60.00
  • Fingerprinting Fee $52
  • https://osbn.oregon.gov/OBNPortal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=0&tabid=5&utyp=4
  • https://osbn.oregon.gov/OBNPortal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=0&tabid=5&utyp=4
• Pennsylvania
  • RN
  • 3-6 weeks
  • 6 weeks
  • $100
  • https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/Pages/default.aspx
  • https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/Pages/default.aspx

  • LPN
  • 7-10 Days
  • 6-8 Weeks
  • $155
  • https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Nursing/Documents/Applications%20and%20Forms/Online%20Endorsement%20Combined%20Instructions.pdf
  • https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Nursing/Documents/Applications%20and%20Forms/Online%20Endorsement%20Combined%20Instructions.pdf

  • CNA
  • Work up to 120 days
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • FREE
  • Online Application
  • http://www.pearsonvue.com/pa/nurseaides/
  • http://www.pearsonvue.com/pa/nurseaides/
• Rhode_Island
  • RN
  • 6-8 weeks
  • 8-10 weeks
  • $135
  • http://www.health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=231/
  • http://www.health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=231/

  • LPN
  • NA
  • 8 weeks
  • NA
  • https://healthri.mylicense.com/
  • https://healthri.mylicense.com/

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 8 weeks
  • $35
  • Mail in only
  • http://health.ri.gov/applications/NursingAssistant.pdf
  • http://health.ri.gov/applications/NursingAssistant.pdf
• South_Carolina
  • RN
  • 24 hours
  • 2 weeks
  • $100
  • https://www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/
  • https://www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/

  • LPN
  • NA
  • 6-8 Weeks
  • $110
  • https://www.llr.sc.gov/POL/Nursing/pdf/RN_LPN_Endorsement.pdf
  • https://www.llr.sc.gov/POL/Nursing/pdf/RN_LPN_Endorsement.pdf

  • CNA
  • NA
  • Exam/7-10 days
  • FREE
  • Online Application
  • https://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/074102.pdf
  • https://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/074102.pdf
• South_Dakota
  • RN
  • 24 hours
  • 3-6 weeks
  • $100
  • http://doh.sd.gov/boards/nursing/
  • http://doh.sd.gov/boards/nursing/

  • LPN
  • 3-6 Weeks
  • $100
  • Temp is good for 90 days
  • https://www.sdbon.org/rn_lpn/endorse/
  • https://www.sdbon.org/rn_lpn/endorse/

  • CNA
  • Work up to 120 days
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • FREE
  • https://www.sduap.org/CNA/apply/endorse/index.asp
  • https://www.sduap.org/CNA/apply/endorse/index.asp
• Tennessee
  • RN
  • No Temp
  • 4-6 weeks
  • $115
  • https://www.tn.gov/health
  • https://www.tn.gov/health

  • LPN
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • 6-8 Weeks
  • $115
  • https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/Nursing_Tutorial_for_Endorsement_RN-LPN.pdf
  • https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/Nursing_Tutorial_for_Endorsement_RN-LPN.pdf

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 5-7 days
  • $20
  • Mail in only
  • https://www.pdffiller.com/en/link_to_fill/261126472.htm
  • https://www.pdffiller.com/en/link_to_fill/261126472.htm
• Texas
  • RN
  • http://www.bne.state.tx.us/
  • http://www.bne.state.tx.us/

  • LPN
  • 10 Days
  • 10 Days
  • $111
  • https://www.bon.texas.gov/licensure_endorsement.asp#online
  • https://www.bon.texas.gov/licensure_endorsement.asp#online

  • CNA
  • 6-8 Weeks
  • 10 Days
  • FREE
  • Fingerprinting Fee
  • https://hhs.texas.gov/doing-business-hhs/licensing-credentialing-regulation/credentialing/nurse-aide-registry/nar-forms
  • https://hhs.texas.gov/doing-business-hhs/licensing-credentialing-regulation/credentialing/nurse-aide-registry/nar-forms
• Utah
  • RN
  • No Temp
  • 10-15 days
  • $100
  • https://dopl.utah.gov/nurse/index.html
  • https://dopl.utah.gov/nurse/index.html

  • LPN
  • NA
  • 2-3 Weeks
  • $100
  • https://dopl.utah.gov/licensing/forms/applications/012_RN_LPN.pdf
  • https://dopl.utah.gov/licensing/forms/applications/012_RN_LPN.pdf

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • $40
  • http://www.utahcna.com/docs/Reciprocity%20Application.pdf
  • http://www.utahcna.com/docs/Reciprocity%20Application.pdf
• Vermont
  • RN
  • No Temp
  • 3-5 days
  • $150
  • https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/list-of-professions/nursing.aspx
  • https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/list-of-professions/nursing.aspx

  • LPN
  • Walk Through
  • 3-6 Days
  • $150
  • https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/online-licensing.aspx
  • https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/online-licensing.aspx

  • CNA
  • 2-5 days
  • 1-3 Weeks
  • $20
  • https://cms.sec.state.vt.us:8443/share/s/zSZ87t1_TT2gMVhi5bbYEg
  • https://cms.sec.state.vt.us:8443/share/s/zSZ87t1_TT2gMVhi5bbYEg
• Virginia
  • RN
  • No Temp
  • 45 days
  • $190
  • https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/
  • https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/

  • LPN
  • 3-5 Days
  • 2-6 Weeks
  • $170
  • https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/nursing_forms.htm#LPN
  • https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/nursing_forms.htm#LPN

  • CNA
  • 1-3 Months
  • 1-3 Months
  • FREE
  • Apps must be sent to the board
  • https://www.license.dhp.virginia.gov/apply/
  • https://www.license.dhp.virginia.gov/apply/
• Washington
  • RN
  • 3-4 weeks
  • 4-6 weeks
  • $120
  • https://www.doh.wa.gov/
  • https://www.doh.wa.gov/

  • LPN
  • NA
  • 4-6 Weeks
  • $88
  • https://www.doh.wa.gov/portals/1/Documents/Pubs/669224.pdf
  • https://www.doh.wa.gov/portals/1/Documents/Pubs/669224.pdf

  • CNA
  • NA
  • Up to 3 Weeks
  • $97
  • Fingerprinting Fee
  • https://www.doh.wa.gov/portals/1/Documents/Pubs/667039.pdf
  • https://www.doh.wa.gov/portals/1/Documents/Pubs/667039.pdf
• West_Virginia
  • RN
  • 5-7 days
  • 3-4 weeks
  • $100
  • 5-7 days for temp if SPOTLESS background. Must apply for Temp and Perm at the same time for $125
  • http://wvrnboard.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
  • http://wvrnboard.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx

  • LPN
  • 5-7 Days
  • 7-10 Days
  • $51-$81
  • Renew every Oct 31
  • https://wvpn.boardsofnursing.org/wvpn
  • https://wvpn.boardsofnursing.org/wvpn

  • CNA
  • NA
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • FREE
  • Mail in only
  • https://ohflac.wvdhhr.org/Apps/Forms/NAReciprocity
  • https://ohflac.wvdhhr.org/Apps/Forms/NAReciprocity
• Wisconsin
  • RN
  • No Temp
  • 3-6 weeks
  • $82
  • https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Professions/RN/Default.aspx
  • https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Professions/RN/Default.aspx

  • LPN
  • 5-6 Weeks
  • 5-6 Weeks
  • $92
  • https://dsps.wi.gov/Credentialing/Health/fm3087.pdf
  • https://dsps.wi.gov/Credentialing/Health/fm3087.pdf

  • CNA
  • 2-3 Weeks
  • 2-3 Weeks
  • FREE
  • Mail in only
  • http://hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/wisconsin/WIformpages/WIforms/9110WI.pdf?_sm_au_=iDVvnVZ84HVkJJtH
  • http://hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/wisconsin/WIformpages/WIforms/9110WI.pdf?_sm_au_=iDVvnVZ84HVkJJtH
• Wyoming
  • RN
  • 2-5 days
  • 4-8 weeks
  • $135
  • http://nursing.state.wy.us/
  • http://nursing.state.wy.us/

  • LPN
  • 7-10 days
  • 2 Weeks
  • $185
  • https://nursing-online.state.wy.us/Resources/LPN%20Endorsement%20App%204-22-2013.pdf
  • https://nursing-online.state.wy.us/Resources/LPN%20Endorsement%20App%204-22-2013.pdf

  • CNA
  • Up to 3 weeks
  • 2-4 Months
  • $150
  • Fingerprinting Fee, Online Application
  • http://nursing.state.wy.us/
  • http://nursing.state.wy.us/