Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Use our interactive Nursing License & Certification map to find timeframes and direct links to license requirements for each state. Hover any state for details and links to each state application.
| State | Temp Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 10 days | 4-8 weeks | $325 | Alaska | |
| Alabama | 4-6 weeks | 4-6 weeks | $138.50 | Alabama | |
| Arkansas | 10-14 days | 4-6 weeks | $125 | Temp valid for 6 months | Arkansas |
| Arizona | 30 days | 2-3 months | $250 | Arizona | |
| California | 4-6 weeks | 10-12 weeks | $200 | California | |
| Colorado | 10-14 days | 4-6 weeks | $43 | Colorado | |
| Connecticut | 2 weeks - Can work 120 days | 3-4 weeks | $180 | Connecticut | |
| District of Columbia | Waiting for info | Waiting for info | $230 + background check fee | District of Columbia | |
| Delaware | 1 week | 4-6 weeks | $250 | Delaware | |
| Florida | N/A | 30 days | $110 | Other fees will apply for Livescan and state verification | Florida |
| Georgia | N/A | 10-15 days | $75 | Georgia | |
| Hawaii | 10-15 days | 2-4 weeks | $146-$202 | Hawaii | |
| Iowa | Receive following Monday | 2-3 weeks | $169 | Iowa | |
| Idaho | N/A | 2 months | $177 | Idaho | |
| Illinois | 3-4 weeks - can work 6 months | 2-3 months | $75 | Illinois | |
| Indiana | 2-3 weeks - can work for 90 days | 3-4 weeks | $60 | Indiana | |
| Kansas | 1-2 weeks - can work 120 days | 3-4 weeks | $75 | Kansas | |
| Kentucky | 2-4 weeks - can work for 6 months | 2-4 weeks | $179.75 | Kentucky | |
| Louisiana | Walkthrough in person - can work for 90 days | 6-8 weeks | $140-$250 | Must have housing established before going in to get temp license. Could take 4 weeks if sending in application vs. in person | Louisiana |
| Massachusetts | Email for info | 1-3 weeks | $275 | Massachusetts | |
| Maryland | 48 hour walk through | 3-4 weeks | $192.75 | Maryland | |
| Maine | 1-2 weeks - work for 90 days | Prior to temp expiration | $75 | Maine | |
| Michigan | N/A | N/A | $64 | You can work for 1 yeaer via reciprocity/endorsement | Michigan |
| Minnesota | 2-5 days - can work 60 days | 1-2 weeks | $105 | Minnesota | |
| Missouri | Walk through in person - same day - can work 6 months | Missouri | |||
| Mississippi | 3-5 Days - work for 90 days | 1-2 weeks | $125 | Mississippi | |
| Montana | N/A | 30 days | $200 | Montana | |
| North Carolina | 1-2 weeks/work for 6 months | 6-8 weeks | $218 | North Carolina | |
| North Dakota | 1-2 weeks/work for 90 days | 1-2 weeks | $160 | North Dakota | |
| Nebraska | Temp lasts 60 days | Nebraska | |||
| New Hampshire | Temp lasts 120 days | New Hampshire | |||
| New Jersey | New Jersey | ||||
| New Mexico | 2-4 weeks | 3-4 weeks | $160 | Must do finger printing in New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Nevada | 5 days | 60 days | Must do fingerprinting | Nevada | |
| New York | Limited permit | 3-4 weeks unless from CA or IL (ad 6-8 weeks) | $178 | New York | |
| Ohio | 3-4 weeks/work 6 months | 6-8 weeks | $75 plus state verification fee | Ohio | |
| Oklahoma | 3-4 weeks/work 90 days | Must reuest temp to go active | $99 | Oklahoma | |
| Oregon | N/A | 4-6 Weeks | $268.50 plus home states verification fees | Oregon | |
| Pennsylvania | 1-2 weeks | 4-8 weeks | $135 | Pennsylvania | |
| Rhode Island | Waiting for info | Waiting for info | $135 | Rhode Island | |
| South Carolina | N/A | 2-3 weeks | $110 | South Carolina | |
| South Dakota | 1-2 weeks/work for 90 days | 3-5 weeks | $125 | Add up to 3 months for permanent if coming from non-nursys state | South Dakota |
| Tennessee | N/A | 4-6 weeks | $115 | Tennessee | |
| Texas | 1-2 weeks/work 120 days | 2-3 weeks | $186 | Texas | |
| Utah | No temp | 2-3 weeks | $100 | Utah | |
| Virginia | 7-10 days | 2-3 weeks | $190 | Virginia | |
| Vermont | Walk through | 2-3 weeks | $150 | Vermont | |
| Washington | 2-3 weeks | 7-8 weeks | $88 | Washington | |
| Wisconsin | 1-2 weeks/work for 90 days | 1-2 weeks | $200 | Wisconsin | |
| West Virginia | 1-2 weeks | 1-2 weeks | $125 | temp licenses will always expire on Oct 31st each year | West Virginia |
| Wyoming | 3-5 days | Issued within 90 days | $200 | Can work 90 days on Temp License | Wyoming |
