North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Renewal requirements

Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Advanced Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | Advanced Practice RN with RX Authority Renewal: $295 | Advanced Practice RN with RX Authority Late Renewal: $590 | Advanced Practice RN with RX Authority Reactivation: $375 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $160 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $160 |

| Advanced Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $160 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $160 | | Advanced Practice with RX Authority ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $155 | Advanced Practice with RX Authority ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $310 | Advanced Practice with RX Authority ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $235 | | Specialty Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 |

### Renewal & Reactivation Fees | Renewal for Active Licenses | Late Renewal ¹ | Reactivation ² | | --- | --- | --- | | LPN Renewal: $130 | LPN Late Renewal: $260 | LPN Reactivation: $210 | | RN Renewal: $140 | RN Late Renewal: $280 | RN Reactivation: $220 | | Specialty Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Specialty Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Specialty Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | | Advanced Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Advanced

### Renewal & Reactivation Fees Renewal for Active Licenses | Late Renewal ¹ | Reactivation ² | LPN Renewal: $130 | LPN Late Renewal: $260 | LPN Reactivation: $210 | RN Renewal: $140 | RN Late Renewal: $280 | RN Reactivation: $220 | Specialty Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Specialty Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Specialty Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | Advanced Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Advanced Practice RN Reactivation: $300 |

## Renew/Reactivate your License ### Renewal & Reactivation Fees | Renewal for Active Licenses | Late Renewal ¹ | Reactivation ² | | --- | --- | --- | | LPN Renewal: $130 | LPN Late Renewal: $260 | LPN Reactivation: $210 | | RN Renewal: $140 | RN Late Renewal: $280 | RN Reactivation: $220 | | Specialty Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Specialty Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Specialty Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | | Advanced Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN

Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Advanced Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | Advanced Practice RN with RX Authority Renewal: $295 | Advanced Practice RN with RX Authority Late Renewal: $590 | Advanced Practice RN with RX Authority Reactivation: $375 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $160 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $160 |

| Advanced Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $160 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $160 | | Advanced Practice with RX Authority ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $155 | Advanced Practice with RX Authority ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $310 | Advanced Practice with RX Authority ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $235 | | Specialty Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 |

### Renewal & Reactivation Fees | Renewal for Active Licenses | Late Renewal ¹ | Reactivation ² | | --- | --- | --- | | LPN Renewal: $130 | LPN Late Renewal: $260 | LPN Reactivation: $210 | | RN Renewal: $140 | RN Late Renewal: $280 | RN Reactivation: $220 | | Specialty Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Specialty Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Specialty Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | | Advanced Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Advanced

### Renewal & Reactivation Fees Renewal for Active Licenses | Late Renewal ¹ | Reactivation ² | LPN Renewal: $130 | LPN Late Renewal: $260 | LPN Reactivation: $210 | RN Renewal: $140 | RN Late Renewal: $280 | RN Reactivation: $220 | Specialty Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Specialty Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Specialty Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | Advanced Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Advanced Practice RN Reactivation: $300 |

## Renew/Reactivate your License ### Renewal & Reactivation Fees | Renewal for Active Licenses | Late Renewal ¹ | Reactivation ² | | --- | --- | --- | | LPN Renewal: $130 | LPN Late Renewal: $260 | LPN Reactivation: $210 | | RN Renewal: $140 | RN Late Renewal: $280 | RN Reactivation: $220 | | Specialty Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Specialty Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Specialty Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | | Advanced Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN

Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Advanced Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | Advanced Practice RN with RX Authority Renewal: $295 | Advanced Practice RN with RX Authority Late Renewal: $590 | Advanced Practice RN with RX Authority Reactivation: $375 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $160 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $160 |

| Advanced Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $160 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $160 | | Advanced Practice with RX Authority ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $155 | Advanced Practice with RX Authority ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $310 | Advanced Practice with RX Authority ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $235 | | Specialty Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 |

### Renewal & Reactivation Fees | Renewal for Active Licenses | Late Renewal ¹ | Reactivation ² | | --- | --- | --- | | LPN Renewal: $130 | LPN Late Renewal: $260 | LPN Reactivation: $210 | | RN Renewal: $140 | RN Late Renewal: $280 | RN Reactivation: $220 | | Specialty Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Specialty Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Specialty Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | | Advanced Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Advanced

### Renewal & Reactivation Fees Renewal for Active Licenses | Late Renewal ¹ | Reactivation ² | LPN Renewal: $130 | LPN Late Renewal: $260 | LPN Reactivation: $210 | RN Renewal: $140 | RN Late Renewal: $280 | RN Reactivation: $220 | Specialty Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Specialty Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Specialty Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | Advanced Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Advanced Practice RN Reactivation: $300 |

## Renew/Reactivate your License ### Renewal & Reactivation Fees | Renewal for Active Licenses | Late Renewal ¹ | Reactivation ² | | --- | --- | --- | | LPN Renewal: $130 | LPN Late Renewal: $260 | LPN Reactivation: $210 | | RN Renewal: $140 | RN Late Renewal: $280 | RN Reactivation: $220 | | Specialty Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Specialty Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Specialty Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | | Advanced Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN

Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Advanced Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | Advanced Practice RN with RX Authority Renewal: $295 | Advanced Practice RN with RX Authority Late Renewal: $590 | Advanced Practice RN with RX Authority Reactivation: $375 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $160 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $160 |

| Advanced Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $160 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $160 | | Advanced Practice with RX Authority ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $155 | Advanced Practice with RX Authority ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $310 | Advanced Practice with RX Authority ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $235 | | Specialty Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 |

### Renewal & Reactivation Fees | Renewal for Active Licenses | Late Renewal ¹ | Reactivation ² | | --- | --- | --- | | LPN Renewal: $130 | LPN Late Renewal: $260 | LPN Reactivation: $210 | | RN Renewal: $140 | RN Late Renewal: $280 | RN Reactivation: $220 | | Specialty Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Specialty Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Specialty Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | | Advanced Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Advanced

### Renewal & Reactivation Fees | Renewal for Active Licenses | Late Renewal ¹ | Reactivation ² | | --- | --- | --- | | LPN Renewal: $130 | LPN Late Renewal: $260 | LPN Reactivation: $210 | | RN Renewal: $140 | RN Late Renewal: $280 | RN Reactivation: $220 | | Specialty Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Specialty Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Specialty Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | | Advanced Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Advanced

RN): $235 | | Specialty Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 | Specialty Practice License ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $160 | Specialty Practice License ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $160 | | 1: Late renewal occurs the January following your license expiration.

### Renewal & Reactivation Fees | Renewal for Active Licenses | Late Renewal ¹ | Reactivation ² | | --- | --- | --- | | LPN Renewal: $130 | LPN Late Renewal: $260 | LPN Reactivation: $210 | | RN Renewal: $140 | RN Late Renewal: $280 | RN Reactivation: $220 | | Specialty Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Specialty Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Specialty Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | | Advanced Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Advanced

| | | | 2: Reactivation is a process to activate a license that has since lapsed (other licensing boards may refer to this process as a “reinstatement”).

Practice RN Renewal: $220 | Advanced Practice RN Late Renewal: $440 | Advanced Practice RN Reactivation: $300 | Advanced Practice RN with RX Authority Renewal: $295 | Advanced Practice RN with RX Authority Late Renewal: $590 | Advanced Practice RN with RX Authority Reactivation: $375 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $160 | Advanced Practice License ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $160 |

## Nursing CE Renewal Requirements In order to renew a license a licensee must demonstrate successful completion of 12 contact hours of continuing education (CE) within the preceding two years.

## Renewal/Reactivation Continuing Education Requirements The Board determined in Section 54-02-05-08 that continuing education for purposes of relicensure must meet or exceed twelve (12) contact hours within the preceding two (2) years.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of education during the previous two (2) years in pharmacotherapy related to scope of practice.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy education related to scope of practice during the previous two (2) years.

A licensee who earns more than 12 contact hours of CE required during a reporting period cannot apply the excess hours to satisfy future CE requirements.

## Coursework CE Successful completion of a course taken through an accredited college or university may be used to meet the CE requirement.

## Publication CE Evidence of publication during the renewal time frame may be submitted for verification of the 12 contact hours: One article related to nursing practice in a refereed journal, One book chapter, or Research project published ## Presentation/Lecture CE Evidence of participation as a presenter or lecturer for content related to nursing practice is allowable: Contact hours may not total more than six (6) contact hours.

## Approved CE Providers Programs offered by approved providers of CE will be accepted if they meet the other requirements included in this policy.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of education during the previous two (2) years in pharmacotherapy related to scope of practice.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy education related to scope of practice during the previous two (2) years.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy education related to scope of practice during the previous two (2) years

A licensee who earns more than 12 contact hours of CE required during a reporting period cannot apply the excess hours to satisfy future CE requirements.

## Coursework CE Successful completion of a course taken through an accredited college or university may be used to meet the CE requirement.

## Publication CE Evidence of publication during the renewal time frame may be submitted for verification of the 12 contact hours: One article related to nursing practice in a refereed journal, One book chapter, or Research project published ## Presentation/Lecture CE Evidence of participation as a presenter or lecturer for content related to nursing practice is allowable: Contact hours may not total more than six (6) contact hours.

## Approved CE Providers Programs offered by approved providers of CE will be accepted if they meet the other requirements included in this policy.

An accredited college or university.

## Publication CE Evidence of publication during the renewal time frame may be submitted for verification of the 12 contact hours: 1. - One article related to nursing practice in a refereed journal, - One book chapter, or - Research project published

## CE Calculations Contact hours of CE are calculated as follows: 1 contact hour (CH) = 60 minutes of instruction = 0.1 CEU 1 contact hour = One Continuing Medical Education (CME) 10 contact hours = One continuing education unit (CEU) 10 contact hours = One academic quarter hour 15 contact hours = One academic semester hour An applicant that obtained initial licensure through examination will not need to complete any contact hours of approved CE before that first renewal of a nursing license.

NDAC 54-05-03.1-11 An applicant that obtained initial RN or LPN licensure through examination will not need to complete additional contact hours of approved continuing education before the first renewal of a nursing license.

- An applicant that obtained initial licensure through examination will not need to complete any contact hours of approved CE before that first renewal of a nursing license.

- - An applicant that obtained initial RN or LPN licensure through examination will not need to complete additional contact hours of approved continuing education before the first renewal of a nursing license.

An applicant for reactivation of a license can use refresher course contact hours for the first renewal cycle after reactivation of a license.

An applicant for reactivation of a license can use the refresher course contact hours for the first renewal cycle after reactivation of a license.

The requirements have been met through the academic coursework. - An applicant for reactivation of a license can use refresher course contact hours for the first renewal cycle after reactivation of a license

## Nursing CE Renewal Requirements In order to renew a license a licensee must demonstrate successful completion of 12 contact hours of continuing education (CE) within the preceding two years.

## Renewal/Reactivation Continuing Education Requirements The Board determined in Section 54-02-05-08 that continuing education for purposes of relicensure must meet or exceed twelve (12) contact hours within the preceding two (2) years.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of education during the previous two (2) years in pharmacotherapy related to scope of practice.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy education related to scope of practice during the previous two (2) years.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy education related to scope of practice during the previous two (2) years

A licensee who earns more than 12 contact hours of CE required during a reporting period cannot apply the excess hours to satisfy future CE requirements.

## Coursework CE Successful completion of a course taken through an accredited college or university may be used to meet the CE requirement.

## Publication CE Evidence of publication during the renewal time frame may be submitted for verification of the 12 contact hours: One article related to nursing practice in a refereed journal, One book chapter, or Research project published ## Presentation/Lecture CE Evidence of participation as a presenter or lecturer for content related to nursing practice is allowable: Contact hours may not total more than six (6) contact hours.

## Approved CE Providers Programs offered by approved providers of CE will be accepted if they meet the other requirements included in this policy.

An accredited college or university.

## CE Calculations Contact hours of CE are calculated as follows: 1 contact hour (CH) = 60 minutes of instruction = 0.1 CEU 1 contact hour = One Continuing Medical Education (CME) 10 contact hours = One continuing education unit (CEU) 10 contact hours = One academic quarter hour 15 contact hours = One academic semester hour An applicant that obtained initial licensure through examination will not need to complete any contact hours of approved CE before that first renewal of a nursing license.

An applicant for reactivation of a license can use refresher course contact hours for the first renewal cycle after reactivation of a license.

NDAC 54-05-03.1-11 An applicant that obtained initial RN or LPN licensure through examination will not need to complete additional contact hours of approved continuing education before the first renewal of a nursing license.

An applicant for reactivation of a license can use the refresher course contact hours for the first renewal cycle after reactivation of a license.

## Nursing CE Renewal Requirements In order to renew a license a licensee must demonstrate successful completion of 12 contact hours of continuing education (CE) within the preceding two years.

## Renewal/Reactivation Continuing Education Requirements The Board determined in Section 54-02-05-08 that continuing education for purposes of relicensure must meet or exceed twelve (12) contact hours within the preceding two (2) years.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of education during the previous two (2) years in pharmacotherapy related to scope of practice.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy education related to scope of practice during the previous two (2) years.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy education related to scope of practice during the previous two (2) years

## Coursework CE Successful completion of a course taken through an accredited college or university may be used to meet the CE requirement.

## Publication CE Evidence of publication during the renewal time frame may be submitted for verification of the 12 contact hours: One article related to nursing practice in a refereed journal, One book chapter, or Research project published ## Presentation/Lecture CE Evidence of participation as a presenter or lecturer for content related to nursing practice is allowable: Contact hours may not total more than six (6) contact hours.

## Approved CE Providers Programs offered by approved providers of CE will be accepted if they meet the other requirements included in this policy.

Board recognized providers of CE include: The North Dakota Board of Nursing.

An accredited college or university.

Certificates must itemize pharmacology CE.

Only certificates which itemize pharmacology CE will be accepted.

UpToDate activity certificates do not meet the requirement for pharmacology specific CE.

UpToDate activity certificates do not meet the requirement for Pharmacology specific CE for Prescriptive Authority.

APRN contact hours may fulfill the registered nurse renewal CE requirement.

These contact hours fulfill the registered nurse renewal continuing education requirement.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of education during the previous two (2) years in pharmacotherapy related to scope of practice.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy education related to scope of practice during the previous two (2) years.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of education during the previous two (2) years in pharmacotherapy related to scope of practice

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy education related to scope of practice during the previous two (2) years

## APRN Frequently Asked Questions You must have 15 contact hours of education in pharmacology related to the scope of practice within the two-year renewal cycle.

Certificates must itemize pharmacology CE.

Only certificates which itemize pharmacology CE will be accepted.

- Certificates must itemize pharmacology CE. - UpToDate activity certificates do not meet the requirement for pharmacology specific CE. - APRN contact hours may fulfill the registered nurse renewal CE requirement.

UpToDate activity certificates do not meet the requirement for pharmacology specific CE.

UpToDate activity certificates do not meet the requirement for Pharmacology specific CE for Prescriptive Authority.

- Certificates must itemize pharmacology CE. - UpToDate activity certificates do not meet the requirement for pharmacology specific CE. - APRN contact hours may fulfill the registered nurse renewal CE requirement.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of education during the previous two (2) years in pharmacotherapy related to scope of practice.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of education during the previous two (2) years in pharmacotherapy related to scope of practice

Certificates must itemize pharmacology CE.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy education related to scope of practice during the previous two (2) years

## CE Subject Matter Appropriate subject matter which is acceptable as CE includes: Social, legal and ethical aspects of nursing practice.

Content related to nursing practice.

Quality assurance, accrediting or regulation standards and processes Courses required for progression in a nursing program.

## CE Subject Matter Appropriate subject matter which is acceptable as CE includes: 1. - Social, legal and ethical aspects of nursing practice. - Content related to nursing practice. - Quality assurance, accrediting or regulation standards and processes - Courses required for progression in a nursing program

## Unaccepted CE Subject Matter Unacceptable subject matter or course contents that DO NOT MEET the CE requirement in North Dakota: Basic Life Support classes; CPR classes; Recertification Courses (Shortened Version) for Advanced Life Support Skills (ACLS, PALS, and NRP).

Repetition of any educational activity with identical content and objectives within a single reporting period; Agency specific orientation or in-service programs; Self-directed independent study activities that have not been approved for CE; Community service or volunteer practice; Administrative or disciplinary CE; Membership in a professional nursing organization; Professional meetings or conventions except for those portions approved for CE; UpToDate activity certificates

UpToDate activity certificates do not meet the requirement for pharmacology specific CE.

A presentation or lecture of 60 minutes or more may not be used more than once in a renewal cycle.

The presentation or lecture must be outside the normal duties of the position and approved for contact hours.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of education during the previous two (2) years in pharmacotherapy related to scope of practice.

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of education during the previous two (2) years in pharmacotherapy related to scope of practice

An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy education related to scope of practice during the previous two (2) years

## All Licensing and Registration Applications Now Online All applications for licensure and registration with the North Dakota Board of Nursing must be submitted through the Nurse Portal.

This includes initial applications and renewals.

Paper applications are no longer accepted.

To access the Nurse Portal, click the “Nurse Portal” button located in the main navigation of our website or visit: https://ndbon.boardsofnursing.org/ndbn/ For help setting up your Nurse Portal account, visit: https://ndbon.org/nurse-portal/ ## Renew/Reactivate your License Visit the Nurse Portal to begin your renewal.

If you have not created your Nurse Portal account, you will need to do so first in order to renew.

Please note, you will need to create a portal account to apply for renewal.

For that reason, before the Board may renew or reactivate a license, the licensee must verify to the Board that the required continuing education requirements have been met by certification on the renewal or reactivation form.

A renewal applicant must have completed the continuing education requirements prior to renewal.

## All Licensing and Registration Applications Now Online All applications for licensure and registration with the North Dakota Board of Nursing must be submitted through the Nurse Portal.

This includes initial applications and renewals.

Paper applications are no longer accepted.

To access the Nurse Portal, click the “Nurse Portal” button located in the main navigation of our website or visit: https://ndbon.boardsofnursing.org/ndbn/ For help setting up your Nurse Portal account, visit: https://ndbon.org/nurse-portal/ ## Renew/Reactivate your License Visit the Nurse Portal to begin your renewal.

To access the Nurse Portal, click the “Nurse Portal” button located in the main navigation of our website or visit: https://ndbon.boardsofnursing.org/ndbn/ For help setting up your Nurse Portal account, visit: https://ndbon.org/nurse-portal/ ## Renew/Reactivate your License Visit the Nurse Portal to begin your renewal.

If you have not created your Nurse Portal account, you will need to do so first in order to renew.

Please note, you will need to create a portal account to apply for renewal.

In order to renew your license, you will need to create an account in our new “Nurse Portal”.

- The Board has launched a new, mobile-friendly Nurse Portal. - Nurses must create an account in the new portal before renewing. - You may set up your account at any time. - Access to Renewal Applications opens October 1, 2025. - To set up your account, visit: https://www.ndbon.org/nurse-portal/

For that reason, before the Board may renew or reactivate a license, the licensee must verify to the Board that the required continuing education requirements have been met by certification on the renewal or reactivation form.

For that reason, before the Board may renew or reactivate a license, the licensee must verify to the Board that the required continuing education requirements have been met by certification on the renewal or reactivation form

A renewal applicant must have completed the continuing education requirements prior to renewal.

You may update your name/address and other demographic information during online renewal/reactivation.

The License Verification Portal can be found by clicking the “Verify” button on our website’s navigation bar or by visiting: https://ndbon.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup Name changes and address changes can be made through your Nurse Portal account.

## All Licensing and Registration Applications Now Online All applications for licensure and registration with the North Dakota Board of Nursing must be submitted through the Nurse Portal.

This includes initial applications and renewals.

Paper applications are no longer accepted.

To access the Nurse Portal, click the “Nurse Portal” button located in the main navigation of our website or visit: https://ndbon.boardsofnursing.org/ndbn/ For help setting up your Nurse Portal account, visit: https://ndbon.org/nurse-portal/ ## Renew/Reactivate your License Visit the Nurse Portal to begin your renewal.

If you have not created your Nurse Portal account, you will need to do so first in order to renew.

Please note, you will need to create a portal account to apply for renewal.

In order to renew your license, you will need to create an account in our new “Nurse Portal”.

- The Board has launched a new, mobile-friendly Nurse Portal. - Nurses must create an account in the new portal before renewing. - You may set up your account at any time. - Access to Renewal Applications opens October 1, 2025. - To set up your account, visit: https://www.ndbon.org/nurse-portal/

For that reason, before the Board may renew or reactivate a license, the licensee must verify to the Board that the required continuing education requirements have been met by certification on the renewal or reactivation form.

For that reason, before the Board may renew or reactivate a license, the licensee must verify to the Board that the required continuing education requirements have been met by certification on the renewal or reactivation form

A renewal applicant must have completed the continuing education requirements prior to renewal.

You may update your name/address and other demographic information during online renewal/reactivation.

The License Verification Portal can be found by clicking the “Verify” button on our website’s navigation bar or by visiting: https://ndbon.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup Name changes and address changes can be made through your Nurse Portal account.

## All Licensing and Registration Applications Now Online All applications for licensure and registration with the North Dakota Board of Nursing must be submitted through the Nurse Portal.

This includes initial applications and renewals.

Paper applications are no longer accepted.

To access the Nurse Portal, click the “Nurse Portal” button located in the main navigation of our website or visit: https://ndbon.boardsofnursing.org/ndbn/ For help setting up your Nurse Portal account, visit: https://ndbon.org/nurse-portal/ ## Renew/Reactivate your License Visit the Nurse Portal to begin your renewal.

If you have not created your Nurse Portal account, you will need to do so first in order to renew.

Please note, you will need to create a portal account to apply for renewal.

In order to renew your license, you will need to create an account in our new “Nurse Portal”.

For that reason, before the Board may renew or reactivate a license, the licensee must verify to the Board that the required continuing education requirements have been met by certification on the renewal or reactivation form.

For that reason, before the Board may renew or reactivate a license, the licensee must verify to the Board that the required continuing education requirements have been met by certification on the renewal or reactivation form

A renewal applicant must have completed the continuing education requirements prior to renewal.

You may update your name/address and other demographic information during online renewal/reactivation.

Additional fees may be added if you practiced without a current license.

| 2: Reactivation is a process to activate a license that has since lapsed (other licensing boards may refer to this process as a “reinstatement”).

| | | | 2: Reactivation is a process to activate a license that has since lapsed (other licensing boards may refer to this process as a “reinstatement”). | | |

Additional fees may be added if you practiced without a current license.

| 2: Reactivation is a process to activate a license that has since lapsed (other licensing boards may refer to this process as a “reinstatement”).

| | | | 2: Reactivation is a process to activate a license that has since lapsed (other licensing boards may refer to this process as a “reinstatement”). | | |

## Reactivation to Limited License or Limited Registration Applicants who are not able to immediately and readily provide the board with traditional evidence of competency or certification, including practice and continuing education requirements, may be considered for reactivation of their license to a temporary limited status.

## Reactivation to Limited License or Limited Registration Applicants who are not able to immediately and readily provide the board with traditional evidence of competency or certification, including practice and continuing education requirements, may be considered for reactivation of their license to a temporary limited status

RN): $235 | | Specialty Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 | Specialty Practice License ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $160 | Specialty Practice License ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $160 | | 1: Late renewal occurs the January following your license expiration.

ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 | Specialty Practice License ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $160 | Specialty Practice License ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $160 | 1: Late renewal occurs the January following your license expiration.

with RX Authority ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $235 | | Specialty Practice License ONLY Renewal (Compact RN): $80 | Specialty Practice License ONLY Late Renewal (Compact RN): $160 | Specialty Practice License ONLY Reactivation (Compact RN): $160 | | 1: Late renewal occurs the January following your license expiration.

Additional fees may be added if you practiced without a current license.

| | | | 2: Reactivation is a process to activate a license that has since lapsed (other licensing boards may refer to this process as a “reinstatement”).

| 2: Reactivation is a process to activate a license that has since lapsed (other licensing boards may refer to this process as a “reinstatement”).

| | | | 2: Reactivation is a process to activate a license that has since lapsed (other licensing boards may refer to this process as a “reinstatement”). | | |

Additional fees may be added if you practiced without a current license.

| 2: Reactivation is a process to activate a license that has since lapsed (other licensing boards may refer to this process as a “reinstatement”).

| | | | 2: Reactivation is a process to activate a license that has since lapsed (other licensing boards may refer to this process as a “reinstatement”).

The licensee must retain original certificates of completion of CE for a period of not less than two (2) renewal cycles and should not submit documentation of completion of CE unless requested for audit purposes, i.e. certificates, transcripts.

The licensee must retain original certificates of completion of CE for a period of not less than two (2) renewal cycles and **should not** submit documentation of completion of CE unless requested for audit purposes, i.e. certificates, transcripts

The licensee must retain original certificates of completion of CE for a period of not less than two (2) renewal cycles and should not submit documentation of completion of CE unless requested for audit purposes, i.e. certificates, transcripts.

The licensee must retain original certificates of completion of CE for a period of not less than two (2) renewal cycles and **should not** submit documentation of completion of CE unless requested for audit purposes, i.e. certificates, transcripts

Professional meetings or conventions except for those portions approved for CE; UpToDate activity certificates ## CE Audit Process All renewal applications are subject to random audit of continuing education hours.

The ND Board of Nursing performs random audits of compliance with this mandatory renewal requirement.

The licensee must retain original certificates of completion of CE for a period of not less than two (2) renewal cycles and should not submit documentation of completion of CE unless requested for audit purposes, i.e. certificates, transcripts.

The licensee must retain original certificates of completion of CE for a period of not less than two (2) renewal cycles and **should not** submit documentation of completion of CE unless requested for audit purposes, i.e. certificates, transcripts

Licensees are not required to use any third-party vendor (such as CE Broker) for tracking or audit purposes, though you may choose to do so for your own record-keeping.

Licensees are not required to use any third-party vendor for tracking or audit purposes, though you may choose to do so for your own record-keeping.

Please note that use of CE Broker is completely optional and is not monitored by NDBON.

The licensee must retain original certificates of completion of CE for a period of not less than two (2) renewal cycles and should not submit documentation of completion of CE unless requested for audit purposes, i.e. certificates, transcripts.

The licensee must retain original certificates of completion of CE for a period of not less than two (2) renewal cycles and **should not** submit documentation of completion of CE unless requested for audit purposes, i.e. certificates, transcripts

The licensee must retain original certificates of completion of CE for a period of not less than two (2) renewal cycles and should not submit documentation of completion of CE unless requested for audit purposes, i.e. certificates, transcripts.

Professional meetings or conventions except for those portions approved for CE; UpToDate activity certificates ## CE Audit Process All renewal applications are subject to random audit of continuing education hours.

The ND Board of Nursing performs random audits of compliance with this mandatory renewal requirement.

The licensee must retain original certificates of completion of CE for a period of not less than two (2) renewal cycles and should not submit documentation of completion of CE unless requested for audit purposes, i.e. certificates, transcripts.

The licensee must retain original certificates of completion of CE for a period of not less than two (2) renewal cycles and **should not** submit documentation of completion of CE unless requested for audit purposes, i.e. certificates, transcripts

The licensee must retain original certificates of completion of CE for a period of not less than two (2) renewal cycles and should not submit documentation of completion of CE unless requested for audit purposes, i.e. certificates, transcripts.

The licensee must retain original certificates of completion of CE for a period of not less than two (2) renewal cycles and **should not** submit documentation of completion of CE unless requested for audit purposes, i.e. certificates, transcripts

Professional meetings or conventions except for those portions approved for CE; UpToDate activity certificates ## CE Audit Process All renewal applications are subject to random audit of continuing education hours.

The ND Board of Nursing performs random audits of compliance with this mandatory renewal requirement.

Questions about NDBON requirements, renewals, or audits should be directed to the Board.

| Renewal Menu Contact Us renewal@ndbon.org (701) 751-3000 919 S 7th St., Suite 504 Bismarck, ND 58504 Follow Us Page Last Modified: November 18, 2025

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## All Licensing and Registration Applications Now Online All applications for licensure and registration with the North Dakota Board of Nursing must be submitted through the Nurse Portal.

To access the Nurse Portal, click the “Nurse Portal” button located in the main navigation of our website or visit: https://ndbon.boardsofnursing.org/ndbn/ For help setting up your Nurse Portal account, visit: https://ndbon.org/nurse-portal/ ## Renew/Reactivate your License Visit the Nurse Portal to begin your renewal.

### Nurse Portal Overview The North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) launched a new licensing system in June of 2024.

| Renewal Menu Contact Us renewal@ndbon.org (701) 751-3000 919 S 7th St., Suite 504 Bismarck, ND 58504 Follow Us Page Last Modified: November 18, 2025

Renewal Menu Contact Us renewal@ndbon.org (701) 751-3000 919 S 7th St., Suite 504 Bismarck, ND 58504 Follow Us Page Last Modified: September 22, 2025

Questions about NDBON requirements, renewals, or audits should be directed to the Board.

| Renewal Menu Contact Us renewal@ndbon.org (701) 751-3000 919 S 7th St., Suite 504 Bismarck, ND 58504 Follow Us Page Last Modified: November 18, 2025

Renewal Menu Contact Us renewal@ndbon.org (701) 751-3000 919 S 7th St., Suite 504 Bismarck, ND 58504 Follow Us Page Last Modified: September 22, 2025

The system is intended for all APRNs, RNs, LPNs, Unlicensed Assistive Persons (UAPs) and Medication Assistant IIIs in North Dakota.

Questions about NDBON requirements, renewals, or audits should be directed to the Board.

| Renewal Menu Contact Us renewal@ndbon.org (701) 751-3000 919 S 7th St., Suite 504 Bismarck, ND 58504 Follow Us Page Last Modified: November 18, 2025

Renewal Menu Contact Us renewal@ndbon.org (701) 751-3000 919 S 7th St., Suite 504 Bismarck, ND 58504 Follow Us Page Last Modified: September 22, 2025

To access the Nurse Portal, click the “Nurse Portal” button located in the main navigation of our website or visit: https://ndbon.boardsofnursing.org/ndbn/ For help setting up your Nurse Portal account, visit: https://ndbon.org/nurse-portal/ ## Renew/Reactivate your License Visit the Nurse Portal to begin your renewal.

To view and print your license information, including your license number and expiration date, visit our new Verification Portal.

This exciting update is designed to improve your experience and streamline the licensing process, making it easier and faster to apply for a license, registration, renew and much more.

The system is intended for all APRNs, RNs, LPNs, Unlicensed Assistive Persons (UAPs) and Medication Assistant IIIs in North Dakota.

| Renewal Menu Contact Us renewal@ndbon.org (701) 751-3000 919 S 7th St., Suite 504 Bismarck, ND 58504 Follow Us Page Last Modified: November 18, 2025

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Questions about NDBON requirements, renewals, or audits should be directed to the Board.

| Renewal Menu Contact Us renewal@ndbon.org (701) 751-3000 919 S 7th St., Suite 504 Bismarck, ND 58504 Follow Us Page Last Modified: November 18, 2025

Renewal Menu Contact Us renewal@ndbon.org (701) 751-3000 919 S 7th St., Suite 504 Bismarck, ND 58504 Follow Us Page Last Modified: September 22, 2025

To access the Nurse Portal, click the “Nurse Portal” button located in the main navigation of our website or visit: https://ndbon.boardsofnursing.org/ndbn/ For help setting up your Nurse Portal account, visit: https://ndbon.org/nurse-portal/ ## Renew/Reactivate your License Visit the Nurse Portal to begin your renewal.

To view and print your license information, including your license number and expiration date, visit our new Verification Portal.

### Nurse Portal Overview The North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) launched a new licensing system in June of 2024.

Please note, you will need to create a portal account to apply for renewal.

| Renewal Menu Contact Us renewal@ndbon.org (701) 751-3000 919 S 7th St., Suite 504 Bismarck, ND 58504 Follow Us Page Last Modified: November 18, 2025

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