Nebraska 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 Nebraska through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

• Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Medicine and Surgery for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• Nebraska Board of Dentistry for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• Nebraska Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• NE 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

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

• You must be a graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Provide proof of citizenship.
• Meet one of the following criteria:
• 500 hours of practice as an RN
• Graduation from a nursing program within the last two years
• Complete a refresher course
• Criminal background check. Fee is $28.75. See Criminal background check instructions for information and instructions.
• You must have passing NCLEX or SBTPE scores.
• Submit a complete application. The fee is $123.

Licenses expire on the 31st of October during odd numbered years. Renewal information cost $123. You must maintain continuing competence by working at least 500 hours as an RN and completing 20 contact hours of continuing education. Click continuing education details for more information. You may also check the continuing competency alternatives to view other options.

Click here for renewal FAQ.

Verification of licensure can be obtained at Nursys. If your state does not participate in this verification system, then you must fill out the Nebraska Verification of Licensure Form included in the application and send it to your original state of licensure, along with the required fee. You will need to contact your state for determination of fees.

If you graduated from a foreign education program please see this website for further information. Graduates of a foreign education program must also pass an English-language proficiency exam with either:

• TOEFL
• IELTS
• TOEIC

For Canadian nurses, you must pass the English version of CNATES or CRNE.

Contact information

Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services - Licensure Unit

Licensure Unit, Nursing
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-5026

Phone: 402-471-4376
Fax: 402-742-1163

Physical address:
Nebraska State Office Building
301 Centennial Mall South, 3rd Floor
Lincoln, NE 68508

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed federal holidays)

Email: Email Nebraska nursing officeEmail

In-person training

Nearby training sites

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