Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
The agency that licenses and disciplines nurses in Connecticut — how to reach it, what it charges, and what it requires to keep a licence active.
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What this board regulates
Every nursing credential issued in Connecticut, with what it costs to get and what it takes to keep. Initial cost totals application, examination, and fingerprinting fees.
| Credential | Initial cost | Renewal | CE hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA Certified Nursing Assistant | $195 | —
every 2 yrs | — |
| LPN/LVN Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse | $430 | $110
every 1 yr | 2 |
| RN Registered Nurse | $455 | $110
every 1 yr | 2 |
| NP Nurse Practitioner | $200 | $130
every 2 yrs | 50 |
| CNM Certified Nurse-Midwife | $200 | $130
every 2 yrs | 50 |
| CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist | $200 | $130
every 2 yrs | 50 |
| CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | $200 | $130
every 2 yrs | 50 |
Certified nursing assistants are listed on the Connecticut nurse aide registry, run by Connecticut Department of Public Health - Nurse Aide Registry — a separate agency from the nursing board.
Multistate practice
Connecticut is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. A multistate licence issued by this board lets you practise in other NLC member states without a separate application in each one.
Connecticut is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, fully implemented as of October 1, 2025. With a multistate license issued by Connecticut, you can practice in all other NLC member states without obtaining additional licenses.
Frequently asked questions
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Clinically reviewed by Clinical Review Team
Based on 5 official sources • Last verified: July 2026