Nebraska Nursing License: Lookup, Renewal, CE, and Fees
Nebraska is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. RNs renew every 2 years, complete 20 hours of continuing education per cycle, and pass the NCLEX-RN.
Look up a Nebraska nursing license
The board's search shows license status, expiry date, and any public discipline. Nursys Quick Confirm is a free national check you can use as a second source.
Nebraska Board of Nursing (Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit) · read 2026-09-02 · a dash means the board publishes no figure
Renewal and continuing education in Nebraska
Nebraska renews registered nurse licenses every two years, with RN licenses expiring October 31 of even-numbered years. Renewal requires 20 hours of continuing education; the board does not name mandatory topics for this requirement. A nurse who continues practicing after the license has expired faces an administrative penalty of $10 a day, up to $1,000.
The renewal fee is $123, the same as the fee for an initial Nebraska license. Nebraska State Patrol fingerprinting and background checks are handled separately from renewal, with their own $75 processing fee, and the NCLEX-RN exam applies only to first-time licensure, not to renewal.
How much does a Nebraska RN license cost?
Board fees exclude exam registration and fingerprinting · Nebraska board fee schedule ↗ · read 2026-09-02
Moving to Nebraska: endorsement and temporary permits
Nebraska belongs to the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a registered nurse whose primary state of residence is another compact state can practice in Nebraska under a multistate license without applying for a separate Nebraska license. A nurse moving to Nebraska as a new primary state of residence, or coming from a non-compact state, applies for a Nebraska license by endorsement.
Endorsement requires proof of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States, verification through Nursys, a Nebraska State Patrol fingerprint-based background check, and the application fee, which may be waived. Nebraska offers a temporary permit. The board does not mention a separate state jurisprudence exam; nurses whose nursing education was not in English may need to pass an approved English-language proficiency exam.
Education and exam for an RN license in Nebraska
The Nebraska Board of Nursing describes registered nurse education as two to four years of study at a college or university, without spelling out separate rules for associate, bachelor's, or diploma programs. After completing an approved program, candidates must pass the NCLEX-RN examination. The board's licensing pages and FAQ do not mention a separate state jurisprudence exam.
What do RNs earn in Nebraska?
BLS OES May 2025 · 24,720 RNs employed in Nebraska · RN salary in Nebraska by city →
Nearby states
| State | Compact | Renewal | CE per cycle | Initial fee | Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | Yes | Every 2 years | 20 hours | $123 | Verify |
| Colorado | Yes | Every 2 years | None | — | Verify |
| Iowa | Yes | Every 3 years | 36 hours | $143 | Verify |
| Kansas | Yes | Every 2 years | 30 hours | $100 | Verify |
| Missouri | Yes | Every 2 years | None | $0 | Verify |
| South Dakota | Yes | Every 2 years | None | $100 | Verify |
| Wyoming | Yes | Every 2 years | — | $130 | Verify |
Official boards of nursing · read 2026-09-02
Sources
- Nebraska Board of Nursing (Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit) ↗licensure, renewal, CE, and fee ruleshigh confidence
- dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Nurse-License-Applications.aspx
- dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Nurse-Licensing-Renewal-and-Continuing-Edu…
- dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Nurse-Licensing-FAQs.aspx
- dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/EndorsementRNLPN.pdf
- dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/RNRenewalApp.pdf
- ncsbn.org/public-files/NLC_Map.pdf
- Nursys ↗ national license verification
- BLS OES May 2025 Nebraska RN wages and employment
Read 2026-09-02. Rules and fees change; confirm with the board before acting.