How long does it take to get a nursing license in each state?
Glossary
ENLC – Enhanced Nursing Licensure: The eNLC was launched on January 19th, 2018 to allow nurses with multi-state licenses to practice in any other eNLC state without obtaining additional licenses.
39 NLC Jurisdictions and Status
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Yes
Temp: 48 hours
Perm: No set time frame
Every year
Pending
Temp: 10 business days
Perm: 10 business days
| Every 2 years |
Yes
Temp: 48h – Walk-In or 2w – Mail
Perm: 1-2 months
Every 4 years
Yes
Temp: 3-5 business days
Perm 3-5 business days
Every 2 years
No
Temp: 8-10 weeks
Perm: 10-12 weeks
Every 2 years on your birthday
Yes
Temp: 4-5 weeks
Perm: 6 weeks
Every 2 years by September 30
No
Temp: 2-3 weeks
Perm: 5-7 business days once all documents received
Every year
| Yes |
Temp: 4-6 weeks
Perm: 4-6 weeks
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: 30 days
Perm: 30 days
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: Unavailable
Perm: 15 business days
Every 2 years
No
Temp: Unavailable
Perm: 15-20 business days
Every 2 years on June 30 of odd years
Yes
Temp/Perm: No set timeline
Every 2 years on August 31
Pending
Temp: 2 weeks
Perm: 4-6 weeks
Every 2 years by May 31
Yes
Temp: 2 weeks
Perm: 2-4 weeks
Every odd year on October 31
Yes
Temp: 5-10 business days
Perm: 2 – 8 weeks
Every year
Yes
Temp: 7-10 business days
Perm: 2 – 4 weeks
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: No set timeline
Perm: 2 weeks
Every year – October 31
Yes (Registered Nurse and Practical Nurse)
Temp: No set timeline
Perm: 4 – 6 weeks
Every year
Yes
Temp: Unavailable
Perm: 1-2 weeks
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: 48-72 hours
Perm: 4-6 weeks
Every 2 years
Pending
Temp: 4-6 weeks (only for nurses registered in Canada)
Perm: 4-6 weeks
Every 2 years
Pending
Temp: 4-6 weeks (only for nurses registered in Canada)
Perm: 4-6 weeks
Every 2 years
No
Temp: 1 business day
Perm: 2 weeks
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: Unavailable
Perm: 7-15 business days
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: Unavailable
Perm: 30-60 days
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: Unavailable
Perm: 30-60 days
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: No set timeline
Perm: 4-5 weeks
On October 31st of odd-numbered years
No
Temp: 7-10 business days
Perm: 2-4 months
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: no set timeline
Perm: 4-6 weeks
Every year
Yes
Temp: Unavailable
Perm: 6 – 8 weeks
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: 2-3 weeks
Perm: No set timeline
Every 2 years
Pending
Temp: 6-8 weeks
Perm: No set timeline
Every 4 years
Yes
Temp: 1-2 weeks
Perm: 6 – 8 weeks
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: 3-5 business days
Perm: 7-10 business days
Every year
Enacted, Awaiting Implementation
Temp: 4-6 weeks
Perm: 4-6 weeks
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: Varies
Perm: 2-3 weeks
Every 2 years
No
Temp: Unavailable
Perm: 1 week
Every 2 years
Enacted, Awaiting Implementation
Temp: 48 hours
Perm: No set time frame
Every year
Pending
Temp: 48 hours
Perm: No set time frame
Every year
Yes
Temp: 1 day
Perm: 10-14 business days
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: 2-3 business days
Perm: 4-6 weeks
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: Unavailable
Perm: 6 weeks
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: 2 weeks
Perm: 2 weeks
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: Unavailable
Perm: 2-4 weeks
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: Unavailable
Perm: 3-5 business days
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: Unavailable
Perm: 4 – 6 weeks
Every 2 years
No
Temp: 7-10 business days
Perm: 7-10 business days
Every year – October 31
Yes (Registered Nurse and Practical Nurse)
Temp: 48 hours
Perm: No set time frame
Every year
Yes
Temp: 10-15 business days
Perm: 10-15 business days
Every 2 years
Yes
Temp: 10-14 business days
Perm: Up to 90 days
Every 2 years
