Other competency options include graduation more than two but less than five years ago plus 20 CE hours in the past two years; graduation within two years; an approved refresher course within five years; current recognized nursing specialty certification; or a continuing-competency portfolio.
LPN: NCLEX-PN. RN: NCLEX-RN.
RN licenses expire on October 31st of each even-numbered year. LPN licenses expire on October 31st of each odd-numbered year.
Have practiced nursing for at least 500 hours during the past five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education from an approved provider of nursing continuing education within the past two years.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Nebraska Department of Health and Human ServicesOfficial source
Have practiced nursing for at least 500 hours during the past five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education from an approved provider of nursing continuing education within the past two years.
Have practiced nursing for at least 500 hours during the past five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education from an approved provider of nursing continuing education within the past two years.Official source
LPN: nine months to one year of education. RN: two to four years at a college or university.
Licensure follows nine months to one year of education Registered Nurses have completed two to four years of education at a college or universityOfficial source
LPN: NCLEX-PN. RN: NCLEX-RN.
successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN). passed the NCLEX-RN in order to qualify for licensure.Official source
You may renew your license online when renewals are open for your license typeOfficial source
An RN or LPN licensed in another state applies by endorsement for a first Nebraska license.
Use if you have an RN or LPN license in another state and are applying for your first Nebraska RN or LPN license: Application by EndorsementOfficial source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageOther competency options include graduation more than two but less than five years ago plus 20 CE hours in the past two years; graduation within two years; an approved refresher course within five years; current recognized nursing specialty certification; or a continuing-competency portfolio.
Have graduated from a nursing program in more than two, but less than five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education within the past two years. All of the required contact hours may be completed via home study or internet courses; OR Have graduated from a nursing program within the last two years. Have completed an approved refresher course within the last five years. Have obtained/maintained current certification in a nursing specialty granted by a nationally recognized certifying organization; OR Have developed and maintained a portfolio that includes the licensee's current continuing competency goals and evidence/verification of professional activities to meet those goals.Official source
Nurses who received their RN or LPN license within the past 24 months qualify for a CE waiver.
Waiver: Received RN or LPN license within the past 24 months. NOTE: Continuing education is not required.Official source
RN/LPN examination application fee is $123 or $30.75 depending on issuance timing, unless a fee waiver applies. See the official application’s fee chart.
Application Fee (if you do not qualify for a waiver) is $123.00 or $30.75 depending on when license is issued. See fee chart on the application form.Official source
RN licenses expire on October 31st of each even-numbered year. LPN licenses expire on October 31st of each odd-numbered year.
RN licenses expire on October 31st of each even-numbered year. LPN licenses expire on October 31st of each odd-numbered year.Official source
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RN licenses expire on October 31st of each even-numbered year. LPN licenses expire on October 31st of each odd-numbered year.
RN licenses expire on October 31st of each even-numbered year. LPN licenses expire on October 31st of each odd-numbered year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Nurse-Licensing-Renewal-and-Continuing-Education.aspx
You may renew your license online when renewals are open for your license typeOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
RN licenses expire on October 31st of each even-numbered year. LPN licenses expire on October 31st of each odd-numbered year.
RN licenses expire on October 31st of each even-numbered year. LPN licenses expire on October 31st of each odd-numbered year. Applies to: Nebraska RN and LPN licenses
RN licenses expire on October 31st of each even-numbered year. LPN licenses expire on October 31st of each odd-numbered year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Have practiced nursing for at least 500 hours during the past five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education from an approved provider of nursing continuing education within the past two years.
One renewal option: 500 hours of nursing practice in the past five years plus 20 contact hours of approved nursing CE in the past two years.
Have practiced nursing for at least 500 hours during the past five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education from an approved provider of nursing continuing education within the past two years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
LPN: nine months to one year of education. RN: two to four years at a college or university.
LPN: nine months to one year of education. RN: two to four years at a college or university.
Licensure follows nine months to one year of education Registered Nurses have completed two to four years of education at a college or universityOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
LPN: NCLEX-PN. RN: NCLEX-RN.
LPN: NCLEX-PN. RN: NCLEX-RN.
successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN). passed the NCLEX-RN in order to qualify for licensure.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Other competency options include graduation more than two but less than five years ago plus 20 CE hours in the past two years; graduation within two years; an approved refresher course within five years; current recognized nursing specialty certification; or a continuing-competency portfolio.
Other competency options include graduation more than two but less than five years ago plus 20 CE hours in the past two years; graduation within two years; an approved refresher course within five years; current recognized nursing specialty certification; or a continuing-competency portfolio.
Have graduated from a nursing program in more than two, but less than five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education within the past two years. All of the required contact hours may be completed via home study or internet courses; OR Have graduated from a nursing program within the last two years. Have completed an approved refresher course within the last five years. Have obtained/maintained current certification in a nursing specialty granted by a nationally recognized certifying organization; OR Have developed and maintained a portfolio that includes the licensee's current continuing competency goals and evidence/verification of professional activities to meet those goals.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Nurses who received their RN or LPN license within the past 24 months qualify for a CE waiver.
Nurses who received their RN or LPN license within the past 24 months qualify for a CE waiver.
Waiver: Received RN or LPN license within the past 24 months. NOTE: Continuing education is not required.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
RN/LPN examination application fee is $123 or $30.75 depending on issuance timing, unless a fee waiver applies. See the official application’s fee chart.
RN/LPN examination application fee is $123 or $30.75 depending on issuance timing, unless a fee waiver applies. See the official application’s fee chart.
Application Fee (if you do not qualify for a waiver) is $123.00 or $30.75 depending on when license is issued. See fee chart on the application form.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Nebraska Department of Health and Human ServicesOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Nurse-Licensing.aspx
Nurse LicensingOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
An RN or LPN licensed in another state applies by endorsement for a first Nebraska license.
An RN or LPN licensed in another state applies by endorsement for a first Nebraska license.
Use if you have an RN or LPN license in another state and are applying for your first Nebraska RN or LPN license: Application by EndorsementOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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