Missouri RN license renewal and continuing education

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in Missouri through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

• Missouri Division of Professional Registration - Board of Nursing for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because there are no specific requirements or restrictions.
• Missouri Division of Professional Registration for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• Missouri Dental Board for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• Missouri Division of Professional Registration Board of Optometry for optometrists accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• Missouri Division of Professional Registration Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• MO Dept of Health for EMTs accepts our CPR because our course satisfies their rules.
• AN ORGANIZATION for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because our course satisfies their rules.

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some health care professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.

Endorsements

Missouri is a compact state. If you are moving to Missouri or claiming it as your primary state of residence, you will need to apply for endorsement to use your license in Missouri. General instructions are listed below:

• Complete the endorsement application via the Missouri Board of Nursing: https://pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp
• Verification of original licensure through Nursys or your original state.
• A criminal background check is required, with a fee of $44.80. For fingerprinting details, see fingerprinting details.
• If educated outside the U.S., you must have a credentials evaluation service such as CGFNS send a certificate to the board.
• Proof of English-language proficiency must be submitted with one of the following tests:
  1. TOEFL with a minimum score of 540 (paper) or 76 (internet-based).
  2. TOEIC with a passing score of 725.
  3. IELTS with a score of 6.5 (Academic) and a Spoken Band score of 7.

Licenses expire on April 30 of odd-numbered years at a cost of $60. For renewal information, visit the Missouri Nursing License Renewal page.

Continuing competency

Missouri does not have continuing education requirements for endorsement or renewal.

Contact information

Web address: https://pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp

Address: 3605 Missouri Boulevard
P.O. Box 656
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0656

Phone: 573.751.0681
Fax: 573.751.0075
TTY: 800.735.2966
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In-person training

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in MO.