# RenewRN

> Free nursing license and CE renewal tracking, plus verified renewal requirements for all 50 states and DC. Coverage is granular: CE hours broken out by license type (RN, LVN, APRN), the specific mandatory CE topics each board requires (human trafficking, implicit bias, suicide prevention, and others) with their hour amounts, option-pathway and competency-model flags, fees, and deadlines. Every rule is checked against the official state board of nursing source and stamped with a verification date.

Citation note: requirement pages state the board, the verification date, and the official source. Per-state numbers (hours, fees, deadlines) come from the same registry that powers the product.

## Key pages

- [RenewRN](https://www.renewrn.net/): Free license and CE tracking for nurses, built by a travel RN
- [State Renewal Requirements Index](https://www.renewrn.net/states): All 51 boards of nursing: CE hours, fees, deadlines
- [NP & APRN License Renewal Hub](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn): APRN CE hours and fees for all 51 boards, national certification cycles, APRN Compact status, DEA renewal
- [Nurse Re-Entry & Reinstatement Hub](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry): Reinstatement fees and refresher-course rules by state for nurses returning after a lapse
- [Nursing Board Complaint Process](https://www.renewrn.net/board-complaints): What boards do when a complaint is filed: intake, investigation, resolution, and each board's published process
- [Features](https://www.renewrn.net/features): License tracking, CE logging, audit-ready binder
- [Pricing](https://www.renewrn.net/pricing): Free tier, Pro, and the one-time Renewal Pass
- [FAQ](https://www.renewrn.net/faq): Common questions about renewals, CE, and the product
- [Comparisons](https://www.renewrn.net/compare): RenewRN vs CE Broker, Nursys e-Notify, and spreadsheets
- [CE Broker Alternative](https://www.renewrn.net/ce-broker-alternative): How RenewRN differs, including what stays free
- [Which States Require CE Broker](https://www.renewrn.net/ce-broker-states): Registry-driven list of CE Broker mandate states
- [Free CE Catalog](https://www.renewrn.net/free-ce): Free, accredited CE courses mapped to state requirements
- [Nursing Career Guides](https://www.renewrn.net/careers): Non-bedside and specialty career paths for nurses
- [Certification Guides](https://www.renewrn.net/certifications): Eligibility, renewal windows, and prep for nursing certifications
- [Nurse Licensure Compact Map](https://www.renewrn.net/nlc-map): Current NLC member states
- [NLC 60-Day Rule](https://www.renewrn.net/nlc-60-day-rule): What happens to a compact license when you move
- [License Transfer Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/license-transfer): Endorsement and compact transfer between states
- [First RN License by State](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license): Exam application steps, fees, background checks, and whether each state lets a new graduate work on a temporary permit before NCLEX results
- [Inactive vs Lapsed Nursing License](https://www.renewrn.net/inactive-vs-lapsed): Decision guide: keep renewing, go inactive, or let it lapse
- [Travel Nurse Taxes](https://www.renewrn.net/travel-nurse-taxes): Tax basics for travel nurses
- [Malpractice Insurance Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/malpractice-insurance): Whether nurses need their own policy
- [RenewRN Rules (data product)](https://www.renewrn.net/data): The verified state-renewal dataset behind this site, via REST API, CSV, and an MCP server for AI agents
- [Rules API Documentation](https://www.renewrn.net/data/docs): Endpoints, authentication, examples, and the MCP server reference
- [Blog Index](https://www.renewrn.net/blog): State renewal guides and nursing career articles
- [Rule Change Log (RSS)](https://www.renewrn.net/changes.xml): Subscribable feed of verified nursing-regulation changes with board sources

## For AI agents (API & MCP)

The verified dataset is machine-queryable. These read endpoints need no API key (IP rate-limited):

- [OpenAPI 3.1 spec](https://www.renewrn.net/api/v1/openapi.json): full schema for the Rules REST API
- [State requirements, single record](https://www.renewrn.net/api/v1/states/{stateCode}): e.g. https://www.renewrn.net/api/v1/states/TX returns CE hours by license type, the board's mandatory CE topics with their hour requirements, option-pathway and conditional flags, fees, deadline, CE Broker status, official board sources, and verification date
- [Recent rule changes](https://www.renewrn.net/api/v1/changes): verified nursing-regulation changes with board sources
- [Dataset freshness](https://www.renewrn.net/api/v1/freshness): per-record verification dates and review-SLA status
- [MCP server](https://www.renewrn.net/api/rules/mcp): streamable-HTTP Model Context Protocol endpoint (no auth); tools: get_state_requirements, list_states, get_recent_changes
- [Rule change feed (RSS)](https://www.renewrn.net/changes.xml)

Bulk/full-dataset download requires a free API key (self-serve at https://www.renewrn.net/data); commercial use requires a license (https://www.renewrn.net/data-license).

## Calculators

- [CE Deadline Calculator](https://www.renewrn.net/calculator/ce-deadline): How many CE hours you still owe and by when
- [Lapsed License Reinstatement Calculator](https://www.renewrn.net/calculator/lapse): Per-state cost and steps to reinstate a lapsed license
- [NLC Eligibility Quiz](https://www.renewrn.net/nlc-eligibility-quiz): Whether you qualify for a multistate license

## Research

- [Nursing CE Burden Index](https://www.renewrn.net/research/nursing-ce-burden-index): All 51 jurisdictions ranked by renewal burden (hours, topics, fees)
- [CE Mandates Study](https://www.renewrn.net/research/nursing-ce-mandates): Mandatory-topic requirements across the country
- [Cost to Keep Your License](https://www.renewrn.net/research/cost-to-keep-your-license): All 51 boards ranked by annualized RN renewal fee

## CE questions (verified answers)

- [Does BLS or CPR count toward nursing CE?](https://www.renewrn.net/ce-questions/does-bls-cpr-count-toward-nursing-ce): updated 2026-06-03
- [Do nursing school credits count as CE?](https://www.renewrn.net/ce-questions/do-nursing-school-credits-count-as-ce): updated 2026-06-03
- [Do extra CE hours carry over to the next renewal period?](https://www.renewrn.net/ce-questions/do-ce-hours-carry-over-nursing): updated 2026-06-03
- [How long do I need to keep my CE certificates?](https://www.renewrn.net/ce-questions/how-long-to-keep-ce-certificates-nursing): updated 2026-06-03
- [Can you renew a nursing license without CE hours?](https://www.renewrn.net/ce-questions/can-nurses-renew-without-ce-hours): updated 2026-06-03
- [Do I need CE hours for my first license renewal?](https://www.renewrn.net/ce-questions/do-i-need-ce-hours-first-renewal): updated 2026-06-04
- [Do you only need CE hours if you get audited?](https://www.renewrn.net/ce-questions/do-i-only-need-ce-if-audited): updated 2026-06-04
- [Do my CE hours report to the board automatically, or do I submit them?](https://www.renewrn.net/ce-questions/do-my-ce-hours-report-to-the-board-automatically): updated 2026-06-04
- [What's the difference between a CE hour, a contact hour, and a CEU?](https://www.renewrn.net/ce-questions/ce-vs-ceu-vs-contact-hour): updated 2026-06-17
- [Can one CE course count toward two state licenses at once?](https://www.renewrn.net/ce-questions/can-one-ce-course-count-toward-two-state-licenses): updated 2026-07-26

## State renewal requirements

- [Alabama Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/alabama): RN: 24 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Alaska Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/alaska): RN: no fixed CE mandate (CE is one of several competency options), 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Arizona Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/arizona): RN: no CE hours required, 4-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Arkansas Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/arkansas): RN: 15 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [California Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LVN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/california): RN: 30 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Colorado Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/colorado): RN: no CE hours required, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Connecticut Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/connecticut): RN: no CE hours required, 1-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Delaware Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/delaware): RN: 30 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [District of Columbia Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/district-of-columbia): RN: 24 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Florida Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/florida): RN: 24 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Georgia Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/georgia): RN: no fixed CE mandate (CE is one of several competency options), 2-year cycle, verified 2026-06-04
- [Hawaii Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/hawaii): RN: no fixed CE mandate (CE is one of several competency options), 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Idaho Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/idaho): RN: no CE hours required, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Illinois Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/illinois): RN: 20 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Indiana Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/indiana): RN: no CE hours required, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Iowa Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/iowa): RN: 36 CE hours, 3-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Kansas Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/kansas): RN: 30 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-06-04
- [Kentucky Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/kentucky): RN: no fixed CE mandate (CE is one of several competency options), 1-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Louisiana Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/louisiana): RN: no fixed CE mandate (CE is one of several competency options), 2-year cycle, verified 2026-08-10
- [Maine Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/maine): RN: no CE hours required, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Maryland Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/maryland): RN: no fixed CE mandate (CE is one of several competency options), 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Massachusetts Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/massachusetts): RN: 15 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Michigan Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/michigan): RN: 25 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Minnesota Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/minnesota): RN: 24 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Mississippi Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/mississippi): RN: no CE hours required, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-06-04
- [Missouri Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/missouri): RN: no CE hours required, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Montana Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/montana): RN: no CE hours required, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-06-04
- [Nebraska Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/nebraska): RN: no fixed CE mandate (CE is one of several competency options), 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Nevada Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/nevada): RN: 30 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [New Hampshire Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/new-hampshire): RN: 30 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [New Jersey Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/new-jersey): RN: 30 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [New Mexico Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/new-mexico): RN: 30 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [New York Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/new-york): RN: no CE hours required, 3-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [North Carolina Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/north-carolina): RN: 30 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [North Dakota Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/north-dakota): RN: 12 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-06-05
- [Ohio Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/ohio): RN: 24 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Oklahoma Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/oklahoma): RN: no fixed CE mandate (CE is one of several competency options), 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Oregon Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/oregon): RN: no CE hours required, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Pennsylvania Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/pennsylvania): RN: 30 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-07-24
- [Rhode Island Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/rhode-island): RN: 10 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-06-05
- [South Carolina Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/south-carolina): RN: no fixed CE mandate (CE is one of several competency options), 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [South Dakota Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/south-dakota): RN: no CE hours required, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Tennessee Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/tennessee): RN: no fixed CE mandate (CE is one of several competency options), 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Texas Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LVN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/texas): RN: 20 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Utah Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/utah): RN: no fixed CE mandate (CE is one of several competency options), 2-year cycle, verified 2026-07-24
- [Vermont Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/vermont): RN: no fixed CE mandate (CE is one of several competency options), 2-year cycle, verified 2026-06-17
- [Virginia Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/virginia): RN: no fixed CE mandate (CE is one of several competency options), 2-year cycle, verified 2026-06-04
- [Washington Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/washington): RN: 8 CE hours, 1-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [West Virginia Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/west-virginia): RN: 12 CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Wisconsin Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/wisconsin): RN: no CE hours required, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Wyoming Nursing License Renewal Requirements (RN, LPN, APRN)](https://www.renewrn.net/states/wyoming): RN: no fixed CE mandate (CE is one of several competency options), 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04

## CE audit guides (what to do if your board audits you)

- [Alabama Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/alabama/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Alaska Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/alaska/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Arizona Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/arizona/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Arkansas Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/arkansas/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [California Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/california/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Colorado Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/colorado/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Connecticut Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/connecticut/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Delaware Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/delaware/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [District of Columbia Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/district-of-columbia/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Florida Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/florida/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Georgia Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/georgia/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Hawaii Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/hawaii/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Idaho Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/idaho/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Illinois Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/illinois/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Indiana Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/indiana/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Iowa Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/iowa/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Kansas Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/kansas/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Kentucky Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/kentucky/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Louisiana Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/louisiana/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Maine Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/maine/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Maryland Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/maryland/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Massachusetts Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/massachusetts/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Michigan Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/michigan/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Minnesota Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/minnesota/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Mississippi Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/mississippi/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Missouri Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/missouri/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Montana Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/montana/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Nebraska Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/nebraska/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Nevada Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/nevada/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [New Hampshire Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/new-hampshire/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [New Jersey Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/new-jersey/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [New Mexico Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/new-mexico/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [New York Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/new-york/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [North Carolina Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/north-carolina/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [North Dakota Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/north-dakota/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Ohio Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/ohio/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Oklahoma Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/oklahoma/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Oregon Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/oregon/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Pennsylvania Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/pennsylvania/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Rhode Island Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/rhode-island/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [South Carolina Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/south-carolina/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [South Dakota Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/south-dakota/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Tennessee Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/tennessee/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Texas Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/texas/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Utah Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/utah/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Vermont Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/vermont/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Virginia Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/virginia/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Washington Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/washington/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [West Virginia Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/west-virginia/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Wisconsin Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/wisconsin/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method
- [Wyoming Nursing CE Audit Guide](https://www.renewrn.net/states/wyoming/audit-guide): response deadline, retention rules, submission method

## APRN renewal by state

- [Alabama NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/alabama): APRN: 24 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Alaska NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/alaska): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-09-04
- [Arizona NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/arizona): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-09-04
- [Arkansas NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/arkansas): APRN: 15 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [California NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/california): APRN: 30 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Colorado NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/colorado): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-09-04
- [Connecticut NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/connecticut): APRN: 50 board CE hours, 1-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Delaware NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/delaware): APRN: 30 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [District of Columbia NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/district-of-columbia): APRN: 24 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Florida NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/florida): APRN: 27 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Georgia NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/georgia): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-06-04
- [Hawaii NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/hawaii): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-09-04
- [Idaho NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/idaho): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-09-04
- [Illinois NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/illinois): APRN: 80 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Indiana NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/indiana): APRN: 30 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Iowa NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/iowa): APRN: 36 board CE hours, 3-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Kansas NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/kansas): APRN: 30 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-06-04
- [Kentucky NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/kentucky): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-09-04
- [Louisiana NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/louisiana): APRN: 30 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-08-10
- [Maine NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/maine): APRN: 50 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Maryland NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/maryland): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-09-04
- [Massachusetts NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/massachusetts): APRN: 15 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Michigan NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/michigan): APRN: 25 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Minnesota NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/minnesota): APRN: 24 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Mississippi NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/mississippi): APRN: 5 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-06-04
- [Missouri NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/missouri): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-09-04
- [Montana NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/montana): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-06-04
- [Nebraska NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/nebraska): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-09-04
- [Nevada NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/nevada): APRN: 45 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [New Hampshire NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/new-hampshire): APRN: 60 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [New Jersey NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/new-jersey): APRN: 30 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [New Mexico NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/new-mexico): APRN: 30 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [New York NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/new-york): APRN: 3 board CE hours, 3-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [North Carolina NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/north-carolina): APRN: 50 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [North Dakota NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/north-dakota): APRN: 12 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-06-05
- [Ohio NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/ohio): APRN: 48 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Oklahoma NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/oklahoma): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-09-04
- [Oregon NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/oregon): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-09-04
- [Pennsylvania NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/pennsylvania): APRN: 30 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-07-24
- [Rhode Island NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/rhode-island): APRN: 10 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-06-05
- [South Carolina NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/south-carolina): APRN: 30 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [South Dakota NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/south-dakota): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-09-04
- [Tennessee NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/tennessee): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-09-04
- [Texas NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/texas): APRN: 20 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Utah NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/utah): APRN: 30 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-07-24
- [Vermont NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/vermont): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-06-17
- [Virginia NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/virginia): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-06-04
- [Washington NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/washington): APRN: 30 board CE hours, 1-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [West Virginia NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/west-virginia): APRN: 24 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Wisconsin NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/wisconsin): APRN: 16 board CE hours, 2-year cycle, verified 2026-09-04
- [Wyoming NP & APRN License Renewal](https://www.renewrn.net/aprn/wyoming): APRN: no fixed board CE-hour mandate (national certification CE applies separately), verified 2026-09-04

## RN re-entry and reinstatement by state (board-sourced states; all 51 have guides at https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry)

- [Returning to Nursing in Alabama](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/alabama): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Alaska](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/alaska): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Arizona](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/arizona): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Arkansas](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/arkansas): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in California](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/california): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Colorado](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/colorado): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Connecticut](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/connecticut): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Delaware](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/delaware): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in District of Columbia](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/district-of-columbia): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Florida](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/florida): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Georgia](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/georgia): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Hawaii](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/hawaii): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Idaho](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/idaho): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Illinois](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/illinois): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Indiana](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/indiana): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Iowa](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/iowa): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Kansas](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/kansas): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Kentucky](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/kentucky): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Louisiana](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/louisiana): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Maine](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/maine): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Maryland](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/maryland): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Massachusetts](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/massachusetts): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Michigan](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/michigan): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Minnesota](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/minnesota): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Mississippi](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/mississippi): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Missouri](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/missouri): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Montana](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/montana): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Nebraska](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/nebraska): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Nevada](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/nevada): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in New Hampshire](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/new-hampshire): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in New Jersey](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/new-jersey): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in New Mexico](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/new-mexico): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in New York](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/new-york): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in North Carolina](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/north-carolina): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in North Dakota](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/north-dakota): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Ohio](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/ohio): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Oklahoma](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/oklahoma): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Oregon](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/oregon): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Pennsylvania](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/pennsylvania): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Rhode Island](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/rhode-island): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in South Carolina](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/south-carolina): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in South Dakota](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/south-dakota): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Tennessee](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/tennessee): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Texas](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/texas): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Utah](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/utah): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Vermont](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/vermont): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Virginia](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/virginia): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Washington](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/washington): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in West Virginia](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/west-virginia): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Wisconsin](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/wisconsin): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11
- [Returning to Nursing in Wyoming](https://www.renewrn.net/re-entry/wyoming): board-sourced refresher trigger and reinstatement path, verified 2026-06-11

## First RN license by state (can a new graduate work before NCLEX results?)

- [Getting Your First RN License in Alabama](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/alabama): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Alaska](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/alaska): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Arizona](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/arizona): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Arkansas](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/arkansas): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in California](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/california): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Colorado](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/colorado): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Connecticut](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/connecticut): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Delaware](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/delaware): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in District of Columbia](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/district-of-columbia): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Florida](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/florida): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Georgia](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/georgia): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Hawaii](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/hawaii): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Idaho](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/idaho): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Illinois](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/illinois): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Indiana](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/indiana): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Iowa](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/iowa): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Kansas](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/kansas): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Kentucky](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/kentucky): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Louisiana](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/louisiana): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Maine](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/maine): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Maryland](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/maryland): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Massachusetts](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/massachusetts): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Michigan](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/michigan): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Minnesota](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/minnesota): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Mississippi](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/mississippi): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Missouri](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/missouri): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Montana](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/montana): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Nebraska](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/nebraska): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Nevada](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/nevada): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in New Hampshire](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/new-hampshire): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in New Jersey](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/new-jersey): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in New Mexico](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/new-mexico): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in New York](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/new-york): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in North Carolina](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/north-carolina): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in North Dakota](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/north-dakota): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Ohio](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/ohio): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Oklahoma](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/oklahoma): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Oregon](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/oregon): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Pennsylvania](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/pennsylvania): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Rhode Island](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/rhode-island): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in South Carolina](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/south-carolina): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in South Dakota](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/south-dakota): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Tennessee](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/tennessee): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Texas](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/texas): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Utah](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/utah): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Vermont](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/vermont): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Virginia](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/virginia): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Washington](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/washington): exam steps, fees, background check; NO temporary permit: a new graduate cannot practice until licensed; verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in West Virginia](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/west-virginia): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Wisconsin](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/wisconsin): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03
- [Getting Your First RN License in Wyoming](https://www.renewrn.net/get-your-rn-license/wyoming): exam steps, fees, background check; a temporary/graduate permit CAN let a new graduate practice before NCLEX results (conditions apply); verified 2026-09-03