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North Dakota nursing
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Renew/Reactivate Covers: Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN).Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | North Dakota nursing licenses renew on a two-year cycle. The board identifies January after expiration as late renewal; confirm the individual expiration in the Nurse Portal and meet renewal requirements before submitting. [source 1] [source 2] |
| Renewal fee | Active LPN renewal: $130; active RN renewal: $140. The board lists $220 for APRN renewal or $295 with prescribing authority. Advanced-practice-only renewal for a nurse with a compact RN license is $80, or $155 with prescribing authority. Late renewal and reactivation use different columns. [source] |
| Renewal application | Renew/Reactivate |
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.
North Dakota Board of Nursing Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN)Authority listed in North Dakota Board of Nursing — Continuing Education for Renewal.
Source review dates · 5 sources
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- North Dakota Board of Nursing — Continuing Education for Renewal Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- North Dakota Board of Nursing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Renew or Reactivate Your Nursing License – ND Board of Nursing Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Nursing Renewal FAQs – ND Board of Nursing Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
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