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License Lookup Covers: Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN).Nebraska · RN, LPN / LVN, APRN
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Renewal & Continuing Education Covers: Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN).Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | RN licenses expire October 31 in even-numbered years; LPN licenses expire October 31 in odd-numbered years. APRN licenses also expire October 31 in even-numbered years and require a current Nebraska RN license or qualifying home-state multistate RN license. [source] |
| Renewal fee | The 2026 Nebraska RN renewal application lists $123 for active status. Inactive status is available at no fee but does not permit nursing practice. Use the separate application for APRN or LPN fees and any qualifying military status. [source 1] [source 2] |
| Renewal application | Renewal & Continuing Education |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Official sources & licensing authorities
Some states have separate boards for registered and practical nurses. APRN authority is a separate credential; check the exact license type.
Nebraska Board Of Nursing Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN)Authority listed in Nebraska DHHS — Nurse Licensing Renewal and Continuing Education.
Source review dates · 5 sources
Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.
- Nebraska DHHS — Nurse Licensing Renewal and Continuing Education Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- Nurse Licensing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Official directory data Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- License Renewals Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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