New Mexico Nursing License
How to get your New Mexico nursing license
- Complete an approved nursing program (RN or LPN/LVN).
- Pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examination.
- Apply to the New Mexico Board of Nursing for licensure by examination or endorsement.
- Complete the required criminal background check and pay licensure fees.
- If your primary residence is New Mexico, you may apply for a multistate (compact) license.
New Mexico licensing at a glance
| Initial license fee | $150 |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee | $110 / 2 years |
| Continuing education | 30 hours / 2 years |
| Compact (NLC) member | Yes |
Initial $150; biennial renewal $110. 30 CE contact hours are required per 2-year cycle. eNLC member.
Official resources
- New Mexico 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)
New Mexico nursing license FAQ
- Does my compact nursing license let me work in New Mexico?
- Yes. New Mexico is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so a multistate license issued by your compact home state covers practice in New Mexico without a separate application.
- How much does a New Mexico nursing license cost?
- The initial RN licensure fee in New Mexico is $150, and renewal is $110 / 2 years.
- How many continuing-education hours does New Mexico require?
- New Mexico requires 30 hours / 2 years for RN license renewal.
- How do I verify a New Mexico nursing license?
- Verify any U.S. nursing license through Nursys, the national verification system operated by the state boards of nursing.