Nebraska Nursing License
How to get your Nebraska nursing license
- Complete an approved nursing program (RN or LPN/LVN).
- Pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examination.
- Apply to the Nebraska Board of Nursing for licensure by examination or endorsement.
- Complete the required criminal background check and pay licensure fees.
- If your primary residence is Nebraska, you may apply for a multistate (compact) license.
Nebraska licensing at a glance
| Initial license fee | $123 (+ $45.25 background check) |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee | $123 / 2 years |
| Continuing education | 20 hours / 2 years |
| Compact (NLC) member | Yes |
Initial $123 plus a $45.25 background-check fee; biennial renewal $123 (expiring October 31 of even years). 20 CE contact hours are required per 2-year cycle, along with 500 practice hours over 5 years. eNLC member.
Official resources
- Nebraska Board of 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)
Nebraska nursing license FAQ
- Does my compact nursing license let me work in Nebraska?
- Yes. Nebraska is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so a multistate license issued by your compact home state covers practice in Nebraska without a separate application.
- How much does a Nebraska nursing license cost?
- The initial RN licensure fee in Nebraska is $123 (+ $45.25 background check), and renewal is $123 / 2 years.
- How many continuing-education hours does Nebraska require?
- Nebraska requires 20 hours / 2 years for RN license renewal.
- How do I verify a Nebraska nursing license?
- Verify any U.S. nursing license through Nursys, the national verification system operated by the state boards of nursing.