North Dakota Board of Nursing
The agency that licenses and disciplines nurses in North Dakota — how to reach it, what it charges, and what it requires to keep a licence active.
What this board regulates
Every nursing credential issued in North Dakota, 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 | $146 | $40
every 2 yrs | — |
| LPN/LVN Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse | $375 | $130
every 2 yrs | 12 |
| RN Registered Nurse | $370 | $140
every 2 yrs | 12 |
| NP Nurse Practitioner | $125 | $220
every 2 yrs | 12 |
| CNM Certified Nurse-Midwife | $125 | $80
every 2 yrs | 12 |
| CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist | $125 | $80
every 2 yrs | 12 |
| CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | $125 | $80
every 2 yrs | 12 |
Certified nursing assistants are listed on the North Dakota nurse aide registry, run by North Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry — a separate agency from the nursing board.
Multistate practice
North Dakota 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.
North Dakota is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state and an APRN Compact member state. With a multistate license issued by North Dakota, 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 8 official sources • Last verified: June 2026