Connecticut Nursing License
How to get your Connecticut nursing license
- Complete an approved nursing program (RN or LPN/LVN).
- Pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examination.
- Apply to the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing for licensure by examination or endorsement.
- Complete the required criminal background check and pay licensure fees.
- If your primary residence is Connecticut, you may apply for a multistate (compact) license.
Connecticut licensing at a glance
| Initial license fee | $180 |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee | $110 / year |
| Continuing education | No general CE — 2 hours suicide/mental-health training every 6 years |
| Compact (NLC) member | Yes |
The $180 is the DPH application fee; the NCLEX exam fee (Pearson VUE) is separate. RN licenses renew annually in your birth month ($110). Connecticut mandates no general CE hours — only a one-time 2-hour training on suicide risk and mental-health screening at first renewal, repeated once every 6 years. NLC member — multistate licenses issued since October 1, 2025.
Official resources
- Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing — apply, renew, and check requirements.
- Verify a nursing license (Nursys)
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) map — which states honor a multistate license.
- Directory of state boards of nursing (NCSBN)
Connecticut nursing license FAQ
- Does my compact nursing license let me work in Connecticut?
- Yes. Connecticut is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so a multistate license issued by your compact home state covers practice in Connecticut without a separate application.
- How much does a Connecticut nursing license cost?
- The initial RN licensure fee in Connecticut is $180, and renewal is $110 / year.
- How many continuing-education hours does Connecticut require?
- Connecticut requires No general CE — 2 hours suicide/mental-health training every 6 years for RN license renewal.
- How do I verify a Connecticut nursing license?
- Verify any U.S. nursing license through Nursys, the national verification system operated by the state boards of nursing.