New Mexico Board of Nursing
The agency that licenses and disciplines nurses in New Mexico — 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 New Mexico, 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 | $169 | $25
every 2 yrs | — |
| LPN/LVN Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse | $400 | $110
every 2 yrs | 30 |
| RN Registered Nurse | $400 | $110
every 2 yrs | 30 |
| NP Nurse Practitioner | $100 | $110
every 2 yrs | 30 |
| CNM Certified Nurse-Midwife | $200 | $100
every 2 yrs | 30 |
| CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist | $100 | $110
every 2 yrs | None |
| CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | $100 | $110
every 2 yrs | None |
Certified nursing assistants are listed on the New Mexico nurse aide registry, run by New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry — a separate agency from the nursing board.
Multistate practice
New Mexico 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.
New Mexico is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. With a multistate license issued by New Mexico, 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: June 2026