How to Get a Nurse (RN/LPN) License in Oklahoma (2026)

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

RN/APRN licenses expire at the end of the birth month in even-numbered years; LPN licenses and AUA certificates expire at the end of the birth month in odd-numbered years.

RN and APRN licenses, and any associated prescriptive authority recognition including supervising physician agreements, or authority to select, order, obtain and administer schedule II-V drugs for APRN-CRNAs, expire the last day of the licensee’s birth month in even-numbered years following the date of issuance. LPN licenses and AUA certificates expire the last day of the licensee’s/certificant’s birth month in odd-numbered years following the date of issuance. Applies to: Oklahoma RN licenses: even years; LPN licenses: odd years

RN and APRN licenses, and any associated prescriptive authority recognition including supervising physician agreements, or authority to select, order, obtain and administer schedule II-V drugs for APRN-CRNAs, expire the last day of the licensee’s birth month in even-numbered years following the date of issuance. LPN licenses and AUA certificates expire the last day of the licensee’s/certificant’s birth month in odd-numbered years following the date of issuance.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

For renewal, complete one option within the preceding two years: 520 hours of employment requiring RN/LPN licensure; 24 nursing CE contact hours; current nursing specialty certification; a Board-approved refresher course; or six semester credits of nursing coursework at the current licensure level or higher. Options cannot be combined.

For renewal, complete one option within the preceding two years: 520 hours of employment requiring RN/LPN licensure; 24 nursing CE contact hours; current nursing specialty certification; a Board-approved refresher course; or six semester credits of nursing coursework at the current licensure level or higher. Options cannot be combined.

by completing one or more of the following requirements within the past two years prior to the expiration date of the license: 1. Employment in a position that requires a registered nurse/practical nurse license with verification of at least 520 work hours; or 2. Completion of at least twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education applicable to nursing practice; or 3. Current certification in a nursing specialty area; or 4. Completion of a Board-approved refresher course; or 5. Completion of at least six (6) academic semester credit hours of nursing coursework at the licensee’s current level of licensure or higher. The options for continuing qualifications may not be combined in the same two year period to meet requirements

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://www.oklahoma.gov/nursing/applications.html

Licensure by Examination (RN and LPN): Application Instructions for First-Time NCLEX Testers

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

RN and LPN examination pathway: National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

RN and LPN examination pathway: National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

Single State Licensure by NCLEX Exam Licensure by Examination (RN and LPN): Application Instructions for First-Time NCLEX Testers

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

18 years old

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The applicant for licensure must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026