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North Dakota Nursing License
How to get your North Dakota nursing license
- Complete an approved nursing program (RN or LPN/LVN).
- Pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examination.
- Apply to the North Dakota Board of Nursing for licensure by examination or endorsement.
- Complete the required criminal background check and pay licensure fees.
- If your primary residence is North Dakota, you may apply for a multistate (compact) license.
North Dakota licensing at a glance
| Initial license fee | $145 ($125 license + $20 processing) |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee | $130 / 2 years |
| Continuing education | 12 hours / 2 years |
| Compact (NLC) member | Yes |
Initial by-examination $145 ($125 license plus $20 processing; endorsement runs higher). Biennial renewal $130. 12 CE contact hours are required within the preceding two years. eNLC member.
Official resources
- North Dakota 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)
North Dakota nursing license FAQ
- Does my compact nursing license let me work in North Dakota?
- Yes. North Dakota is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so a multistate license issued by your compact home state covers practice in North Dakota without a separate application.
- How much does a North Dakota nursing license cost?
- The initial RN licensure fee in North Dakota is $145 ($125 license + $20 processing), and renewal is $130 / 2 years.
- How many continuing-education hours does North Dakota require?
- North Dakota requires 12 hours / 2 years for RN license renewal.
- How do I verify a North Dakota nursing license?
- Verify any U.S. nursing license through Nursys, the national verification system operated by the state boards of nursing.