Compliance &
Licensure for Nursing

Fees:

• Endorsement Application:
  • $125 (Single State)
  • $225 (Multistate)
• Temporary Permit: $50
• Transaction Fee: $3.50

Application Steps:

1. Apply Online for Licensure by Endorsement
2. Pay Fees
3. Provide SSN
4. Proof of Citizenship/Legal Presence
   • Mail checklist (citizen or non-citizen version)
5. Submit Notarized License Copy
   • Or online verification with name, number, status, and dates
6. Official Transcripts
   • Sent directly from nursing school in sealed envelope
7. Continuing Education
   • 24 contact hours within past 24 months
8. License Verification
   • Via Nursys (if applicable) or direct from original state
9. Regulatory Questions
   • If answered “yes,” submit written explanation and documents

Renewal:

• Every 2 years (even years for RNs)
• Renewal Period: Sept 1 – Dec 31
• CE Requirement: 24 contact hours (prorated for first-time licensees)

Important Notes:

• No third-party applications allowed
• Temporary permits only for first-time applicants
• No fingerprints required for endorsement
• Multistate license requires fingerprint background check
• Application status can be tracked online
• Board is responsive via phone

Fees:

• Endorsement Application: $100
• Temporary Permit: $50
• Fingerprint Processing: $75
• License Fee: $200

Application Steps: Temporary License

1. Mail completed, signed, and notarized application
2. Pay all fees
3. Submit fingerprint card (8” x 8”) and background check
4. Mail certified true copy of current license
5. Submit Employment Verification (320 hours in past 2 years)

1. Apply online or by mail (signed and notarized)
2. Pay fees (check/money order to State of Alaska)
3. Submit fingerprint card and background check
4. Submit Employment Verification (or meet continuing competency/refresher course requirements)
5. Provide license verification from original and current state/province (via Nursys or direct)
6. Submit English proficiency test scores (if applicable)

Renewal:

• Every 2 years (RN renewal: Nov 30 of even-numbered years)
• No grace period for expired licenses
• Must complete 2 of the following:
  • 30 contact hours
  • 60 hours of unpaid professional activities
  • 320 hours of nursing employment
• New licensees (within 12 months of expiration) pay full fee, then prorated at first renewal
• Random audits may occur

Important Notes:

• Fingerprint cards must be correctly completed or will be rejected
• No SSN? Submit a Request for Exception form
• Wait for your first status letter before contacting the Board
• All forms and instructions available on the Board’s website

Fees:

• Endorsement Application: $150
• Temporary License: $50
• Fingerprint Processing: $50

Application Steps: Walkthrough (In-Person)

1. Visit the Arizona Board of Nursing office
2. Complete application and pay fees at the kiosk
3. Bring completed fingerprint card
4. Provide job offer letter (start date within 7 days)
5. Submit lawful presence documents and photo ID
6. Show proof of 960 hours of nursing employment in past 5 years
7. Foreign-educated nurses: provide VisaScreen or CGFNS ID (if applicable)

1. Submit online application and request temporary license
2. Provide 960 practice hours or 6 months of employment (if program >5 years ago)
3. Pay fees
4. Submit license verification via Nursys or directly from state
5. Upload citizenship/lawful presence documentation
6. Submit fingerprint card (from local provider)
7. Military nurses: send transcripts directly to the Board (if applicable)

Renewal:

• Every 4 years
• Renewal window: Feb 1 – Apr 1 of expiration year
• Must meet one of the following in past 5 years:
  • 960 hours of RN practice
  • Board-approved refresher course
  • Graduation from a nursing program
  • Advanced degree (e.g., BSN, MSN, doctorate)

Important Notes:

• Temporary licenses may be held for pickup with written request
• Fingerprint cards not issued by the Board—obtain locally
• All documents must be submitted on standard 8.5" x 11" paper
• All forms and instructions available on the Board’s website

Fees:

• Endorsement Application: $125
• Temporary Permit: $30

Application Steps:

1. Apply Online for Licensure by Endorsement
2. Pay Fees and provide a valid U.S. Social Security Number
3. License Verification
   • Via Nursys (if applicable)
   • If not, request verification directly from your state board
4. Background Check
   • Live Scan (faster) or fingerprint card
5. International Graduates
   • Complete additional checklist
6. Inactive >5 Years?
   • Must meet one of the following:
     • 1,000 hours of nursing practice in the past year
     • Employment verification
     • Arkansas-approved refresher course (within 1 year)
     • Graduation from a nursing program (within 1 year)

Renewal:

• Biennial, based on birthdate
• First license valid 91 days to 2 years
• Renewal Requirements (choose one):
  • 15 contact hours
  • National certification/recertification
  • One college credit hour in nursing (grade C or better)

Important Notes:

• Licensure status can be verified via ASBN Registry Search
• No paper licenses issued
• A blue plastic license card is mailed (not primary source verification)