Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
$170
Processing Time
7–10
days
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
$140
North Dakota is a compact state with a fast 90-day temporary permit option. It's an excellent destination for quick-start assignments if you meet the 400-hour practice requirement.
License by Endorsement
Available for out-of-state licensees
Temporary License
Available while full license processes
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Required
Jurisprudence Exam
Not required
Endorsement Fee: $170
Must have 400 hours of nursing practice within the last 4 years. All verifications must be sent via Nursys.
A 90-day non-renewable temporary permit is included in the endorsement fee and is issued once the application and transcript/verification are received.
License issuance takes 7-10 days once all paperwork and background checks are complete.
12 hours required every 2 years
12 contact hours required per 2-year renewal period.
Licenses expire December 31 of even years.
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