Alabama Board of Nursing
770 Washington Avenue
RSA Plaza, Suite 250
Montgomery, 236130-3900
Phone: (334) 242-4060
Fax: (334) 242-4360
Contact Person:
N. Genell Lee, Executive Officer
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $85.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: 24 contact hours for every 2-year renewal period

Alaska Board of Nursing
Dept. of Comm., Div. of Occupational Licensing & Econ. Development
3601 C Street, Suite 722
Anchorage, 199503
Phone: (907) 269-8161
Fax: (907) 269-8196
Contact Person:
Dorothy Fulton, Executive Director
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $155.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $105.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
Two of the following: 30 contact hours 30 hours of professional nursing activities 320 hours of nursing employment

Arizona State Board of Nursing
1651 E. Morten Avenue
Suite 150
Phoenix, 585020
Phone: (602) 331-8111
Fax: (602) 906-9365
Contact Person:
Joey Ridenour, Executive Director
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $186.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $50.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None Known

Arkansas State Board of Nursing
University Tower Building
1123 S University Suite 800
Little Rock, AR, 372204-1619
Phone: (501) 686-2700
Fax: (501) 686-2714
Contact Person:
Executive Director Faith Fields
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $55.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $40.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
If your active license is to be renewed between July 1, 2003, and June 30, 2004, you must have completed 8 practice-focused continuing education contact hours. If your active license is to be renewed after July 1, 2004, you must have completed 15 practice-focused continuing education contact hours.

California State Board of Registered Nursing
400 R Street Suite 4030
PO Box 944210
Sacramento, 695814
Phone: (916) 322-3350
Fax: (916) 327-4402
Contact Person:
Executive Officer Ruth Ann Terry
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $195.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $80.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
30 contact hours per renewal period.

Colorado Board of Nursing
1560 Broadway Suite 880
Denver, 880202
Phone: (303) 894-2430
Fax: (303) 894-2821
Contact Person:
Program Administrator Patricia Uris
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $71.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $100.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Dept. of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue MS#13PHO
Hartford, 906134-0328
Phone: (860) 509-7624
Fax: (860) 509-7553
Contact Person:
Board Liaison Jan Wojick
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $90.00
License renewal (annual), RN: $50.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Delaware Board of Nursing
861 Silver Lake Blvd
Cannon Building Suite 203
Dover, 1219904
Phone: (302) 739-4522
Fax: (302) 739-2711
Contact Person:
Executive Director Iva Boardman
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $84.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $74.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
30 contact hours every renewal period

District of Colubmia Board of Nursing
Department of Health
825 N capitol St NE 2nd Floor Room 2224
Washington, 1120002
Phone: (202) 442-4778
Fax: (202) 442-9431
Contact Person:
Manager for Program Licensing Bonnie Rampersaud
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $84.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $74.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
30 contact hours every renewal period

Florida Board of Nursing
4080 Woodcock Dr Suite 202
Jacksonville, 1332207
Phone: (904) 858-6940
Fax: (904) 858-6964
Contact Person:
Executive Director
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $160.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $65.00  
Continuing Education Requirements:
3 hours HIV/AIDS for initial licensure
25 contact hours every renewal period, including 1 hour on HIV/AIDS and 1 hour domestic violence

Georgia Board of Nursing
237 Coliseum Dr
Macon, 1431217-3858
Phone: (478) 207-1640
Fax: (478) 207-1660
Contact Person:
Executive Director Shirley Camp
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $40.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Hawaii Board of Nursing
Professional & Vocational Licensing Division
PO Box 3469
Honolulu, 1696801
Phone: (808) 586-3000
Fax: (808) 586-2689
Contact Person:
Executive Officer Kathleen Yokouchi
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $88.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $90.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Idaho Board of Nursing
280 N 8th St Suite 210
PO Box 83720
Boise, 1883720
Phone: (208) 334-3110
Fax: (208) 334-3262
Contact Person:
Executive Director Sandra Evans
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $75.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $45.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
James R. Thompson Center
100 W Randolph Suite 9-300
Chicago, 1960601
Phone: (312) 814-2715
Fax: (312) 814-3145
Contact Person:
Nursing Act Assistant Coordinator Deborah Taylor
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $64.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $40.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Indiana State Board of Nursing
Health Professions Bureau
402 W Washington St Room W041
Indianapolis, 2046204
Phone: (317) 232-2960
Fax: (317) 233-4236
Contact Person:
Director of Nursing of IN BON Kristen Kelley
Fees:
Initial Licensing fee, RN: $50.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $50.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Iowa Board of Nursing
River Point Business Park
400 SW 8th St Suite B
Des Moines, 1750309-4685
Phone: (515) 281-3255
Fax: (515) 281-4825
Contact Person:
Executive Director Lorinda Inman
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $75.00
License renewal, RN: $81.00 every three years
Continuing Education Requirements:
For renewal of a three year license, 45 contact hours.
For renewal of a license that has been issued for less than three years, 30 contact hours.

Kansas State Board of Nursing
Landon State Office Bldg.
900 SW Jackson, Suite 551 s
Topeka, 2166612-1230
Phone: (785) 296-4929
Fax: (785) 296-3929
Contact Person:
Executive Administrator Mary Blubaugh
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $70.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
30 contact hours each renewal period for nurses at all levels of practice.

Kentucky Board of Nursing
312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300
Louisville, 2240222
Phone: (502) 329-7000
Fax: (502) 329-7011
Contact Person:
Executive Director Sharon Weisenbeck
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $80.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $65.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: 30 contact hours every 2 years; 2 of the 30 hours must be AIDS CE

Louisiana State Board of Nursing
510 N Causeway Blvd Suite 501
Metairie, 2370003
Phone: (504) 838-5332
Fax: (504) 838-5349
Contact Person:
Executive Director Barbara Morvant
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $80.00
License renewal (annual), RN: $45.00  
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs: 5, 10, or 15 contact hours every year, based on employment.

Maine State Board of Nursing
158 State House Station
Augusta, 2604333
Phone: (207) 287-1133
Fax: (207) 287-1149
Contact Person:
Executive Director Myra Broadway
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: Not listed on website
License renewal, RN: Not listed on website
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Maryland Board of Nursing
4140 Patterson Ave
Baltimore, 2521215
Phone: (410) 585-1900
Fax: (410) 358-3530
Contact Person:
Executive Director Donna Dorsey
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $75.00
License renewal (annual), RN: $45.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
239 Causeway St
Boston, 2402114
Phone: (617) 727-9961
Fax: (617) 727-1630
Contact Person:
Executive Director Theresa Bonanno
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $50.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $40.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: 15 contact hours every renewal period

Michigan Department of Community Health
Board of Nursing
PO Box 30193
Lansing, 2748909
Phone: (517) 335-0918
Fax: (517) 373-2179
Contact Person:
Policy Manager for Licensing Division Diane Lewis
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $120.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $40.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: 25 contact hours every renewal period

Minnesota Board of Nursing
2829 University Avenue SE
Suite 500
Minneapolis, 2955414
Phone: (612) 617-2270
Fax: (612) 617-2190
Contact Person:
Executive Director Shirley Brekken
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $100.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $70.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs: 24 contact hours every renewal period
LPNs: 12 contact hours every renewal period

Mississippi
1935 Lakeland Dr Suite B
Jackson, 3139216-5014
Phone: (601) 987-4188
Fax: (601) 364-2352
Contact Person:
Executive Director Marcia Rachel
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $60.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $50.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: None

 

 

 

Missouri State Board of Nursing
3605 Missouri Blvd
PO Box 656
Jefferson City, 3065102-0656
Phone: (573) 751-0681
Fax: (573) 751-0075
Contact Person:
Acting Executive Director Lori Scheidt
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $67.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $100.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Montana State Board of Nursing
301 South Park
Helena, 3259620-0513
Phone: (406) 444-2071
Fax: (406) 841-2343
Contact Person:
Executive Director Barbara Swehla
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $70.00
License renewal (annual), RN: $40.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: None

Nebraska Health Human Services System
Dept. of Regulation & Licensure, Nursing Section
301 Centenial Mall South
Lincoln, 3568509-4986
Phone: (402) 471-4376
Fax: (402) 471-3577
Contact Person:
Executive Director Charlene Kelly
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $60.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $40.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs: 20 contact hours every renewal period

Nevada State Board of Nursing
License Certification and Education
4330 S Valley View Blvd Suite 106
Las Vegas, 3989103
Phone: (702) 486-5800
Fax: (702) 486-5803
Contact Person:
Associate Executive Director Don Rennie
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $100.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $100.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: 30 contact hours every renewal period

New Hampshire Board of Nursing
PO Box 3898
78 Regional Dr Bldg B
Concord, 3603302
Phone: (603) 271- 2323
Fax: (603) 271-6605
Contact Person:
Executive Director Cynthia Gray
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $80.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
All nurses: 30 contact hours every renewal period

New Jersey Board of Nursing
PO Box 45010
124 Halsey St 6th floor
Newark, 3707101
Phone: (973) 504-6586
Fax: (973) 648-3481
Contact Person:
Executive Director Patricia Lynch Polansky
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $140.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $65.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: None

New Mexico Board of Nursing
4206 Louisiana Blvd NE Suite A
Albuquerque, 3887109
Phone: (505) 841-8340
Fax: (505) 841-8347
Contact Person:
Executive Director Debra Brady
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $90.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
All nurses: 30 contact hours every renewal period

New York State Board of Nursing
89 Washington Ave
Education Bldg. 2nd Floor West Wing
Albany, 4012234
Phone: (518) 474-3817 ext 120
Fax: (518) 474-3706
Contact Person:
Executive Secretary Barbara Zittel
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $135.00
License renewal (triennial), RN: $50.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
2-hour course on child-abuse (one time requirement for registration), 4-hour course on infection control every 4 years

North Carolina Board of Nursing
3724 National Dr Suite 201
Raleigh, 3327612
Phone: (919) 782-3211
Fax: (919) 781-9461
Contact Person:
Executive Director Polly Johnson
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $50.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

North Dakota Board of Nursing
919 S 7th St Suite 504
Bismark, 3458504
Phone: (701) 328-9777
Fax: (701) 328-9785
Contact Person:
Executive Director Constance Kalanek
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $90.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Ohio Board of Nursing
17 S High St Suite 400
Columbus, 4143215-3413
Phone: (614) 466-3947
Fax: (614) 466-0388
Contact Person:
Interim Executive Director Janice Lanier
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $50.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $35.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: 24 contact hours per renewal period

Oklahoma Board of Nursing
2915 N Classen Blvd Suite 524
Oklahoma City, 4273106
Phone: (405) 962-1800
Fax: (405) 962-1821
Contact Person:
Executive Director Kimberly Glazier
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $75.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Oregon State Board of Nursing
800 NE Oregon St Box 25
Suite 465
Portland, 4397232
Phone: (503) 731-4745
Fax: (503) 731-4755
Contact Person:
Executive Director Joan Bouchard
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $80.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $65.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: None

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
124 Pine St
Harrisburg, 4417101
Phone: (717) 783-7142
Fax: (717) 783-0822
Contact Person:
Executive Secretary Miriam Limo
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $35.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $45.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Rhode Island Board of Nursing
Registration and Nursing Education
105 Cannon Building Three Capitol Hill
Providence, 4702908
Phone: (401) 222-5700
Fax: (401) 222-3352
Contact Person:
Executive Officer Charles Alexandre
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $93.75
License renewal (biennial), RN: $50.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

South Carolina State Board of Nursing
110 Centerview Dr
Suite 202
Columbia, 4829210
Phone: (803) 896-4550
Fax: (803) 896-4525
Contact Person:
Executive Director Martha Bursinger
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $65.00
License renewal (annual), RN: $32.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

South Dakota Board of Nursing
4300 S Louise Ave Suite C-1
Sioux Falls, 4957106-3124
Phone: (605) 362-2760
Fax: (605) 362-2768
Contact Person:
Executive Secretary Diana Vander Woude
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $75.00
License renewal, RN: $65.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Tennessee State Board of Nursing
426 5th Ave N
1st Floor Cordell Hull Bldg
Nashville, 5037247
Phone: (615) 532-5166
Fax: (615) 741-7899
Contact Person:
Executive Director Elizabeth Lund
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $105.00
License renewal, RN: Not listed on website
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460
Austin, 5178701
Phone: (512) 305-7400
Fax: (512) 305-7401
Contact Person:
Executive Director Katherine Thoams
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $65.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $92.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
20 contact hours per renewal period

Utah State Board of Nursing
Heber M Wells Bldg. 4th Floor
160 E 300 S
Salt Lake City, 5284111
Phone: (801) 530-6628
Fax: (801) 530-6511
Contact Person:
Executive Administrator Laura Poe
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $120.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $40.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs: Have practiced not less than 400 hours during 2 years preceding application for renewal, or have completed 30 contact hours, or have practiced not less than 200 hours and completed 15 contact hours during 2 years preceding application for renewal.

Vermont State Board of Nursing
109 State St
Montpelier, 5505609-1106
Phone: (802) 828-2396
Fax: (802) 828-2484
Contact Person:
Executive Director Anita Ristau
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $90.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Virginia Board of Nursing
6606 W Broad St 4th Floor
Richmond, 5323230
Phone: (804) 662-9909
Fax: (804) 662-9512
Contact Person:
Executive Director Nancy Durrett
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $105.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: Not listed on website
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Department of Health
1300 Quince St SE
Olympia, 5698504-7864
Phone: (360) 236-4740
Fax: (360) 236-4738
Contact Person:
Executive Director Paula Meyer
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $65.00
License renewal (annual), RN: $50.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: None

West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
101 Dee Dr
Charleston, 5825311
Phone: (304) 558-3596
Fax: (304) 558-3666
Contact Person:
Executive Director Laura Rhodes
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $51.50
License renewal (annual), RN: $25.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
30 contact hours per renewal period

Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing
1400 E Washington Ave
PO Box 8935
Madison, 5753708
Phone: (608) 266-0145
Fax: (608) 261-7083
Contact Person:
Director Kimberly Nania
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $68.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $66.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Wyoming State Board of Nursing
2020 Carey Ave Suite 110
Cheyenne, 5982002
Phone: (307) 777-7601
Fax: (307) 777-3519
Contact Person:
Executive Director Cheryl Lynn Koski
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $130.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $110.00
Continuing Education Requirements:
20 contact hours, or 500 practice hours every two years, or 1600 practice hours every five years, or a refresher program.