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Connecticut Board of Nursing
Processing time
3–8 weeks
Temporary licenses typically issued within 1–3 week
Fees
License RN: $180
License LPN: $150
Renewal RN: $180
Renewal LPN: $180
Compact state
No
Application links
Connecticut license
Annually, every year prior to the last date of license holder’s birth month
Yes
Valid for a period of 120 days
No temporary permit will be issued to any applicant against whom professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint
Two contact hours of training of at least 50 minutes are required prior to licensure and every six years thereafter
One hour must be concerning screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression, and grief
One hour must be concerning suicide prevention training
Three-part licensing documents will be forwarded to the licensee's address of record during the third week of the following month in which the license was issued.
Ex: licenses issued in September will be received during the third week of October
FAQs (Most of the frequently asked for services are listed in the left margin of the Nursing Board website)
Please note that while Fusion Medical Staffing strives to provide the most current and accurate information in our Nursing Licensing Guide, we cannot guarantee the completeness or timeliness of the information provided. Regulations, requirements, and processes can change frequently. Healthcare travelers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult directly with the respective state board's official website to ensure they have the most accurate and up-to-date information. Fusion Medical Staffing is not liable for any outdated information or errors in the guide.
Processing Time
3-8 weeks
From complete application
Application Fee
$180
Renewal: $180 · Temp license available
Compact (Nurse Licensure Compact)
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact member state
Renewal
2 hours
Every 1 year
Connecticut is an NLC member; RNs holding multistate compact licenses from other NLC states can practice immediately under compact privilege. However, compact privilege requires Connecticut be your Primary State of Residency (PSOR). If CT is not your PSOR, or if residency status changes during assignment, apply for a single-state Connecticut endorsement (3-8 weeks, $180 fee).
For travelers, this means you can begin a Connecticut assignment immediately if your home state is also a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member and your license is set to multistate status. However, if you establish Connecticut residency during your assignment, your compact privilege becomes invalid and you must apply for a Connecticut license through endorsement.
Connecticut uses a mail/pdf application endorsement process for registered nurses already licensed in another state. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $180 application fee.
License verification is handled through Nursys or direct board verification. Connecticut requires verification from every state where you hold or have held a registered nurse license, so request verification early to avoid delays.
Background check requirements vary by applicant — confirm the current fingerprinting and screening steps with the Connecticut Department of Public Health - Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section. Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible, since background check processing is one of the most common sources of delay.
After all components are received, the Board reviews applications on a rolling basis. Check the Connecticut Department of Public Health - Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section website for status updates on your application.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Endorsement Application | $180 |
| Renewal | $180 (every 1 year) |
| Fingerprinting | $25-75 (fingerprinting) |
| Nursys verification | $30 |
| Estimated First-Time Cost | $235–$285 |
Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting. Many staffing agencies, including Fusion Medical Staffing, offer licensure reimbursement programs to help offset these expenses.
Connecticut issues temporary nursing licenses valid for 120 days, allowing registered nurses to begin practicing while their permanent endorsement application is being processed. For travelers, this is often the fastest path to starting an assignment.
Eligibility requirements:
Issuance timeline:
Denial risks:
Important for travelers: Temporary license automatically expires after 120 days with no extension available; if full endorsement is not approved by day 120, applicant loses practice authority. Temporary license is revoked immediately if full endorsement application is denied. Criminal history update or disciplinary action filed during 120-day temp period may trigger revocation before expiration.
Connecticut registered nurse endorsement applications typically take 3-8 weeks to process. The timeline is subject to moderate variability depending on the completeness of your application and external factors.
In the best-case scenario, processing can be as fast as 3 weeks (application received, Nursys verification clears same week, board reviews and issues within 2 weeks).
Common sources of delay:
Connecticut does not offer an expedited processing track. The best way to minimize your wait time is to ensure all application components — fingerprints, verification, and any required exams — are completed before or immediately after submitting your application.
Connecticut requires 2 contact hours of continuing education every 1 year for registered nurse license renewal.
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section
Board Website·Application Portal·License Verification
Phone: (860) 509-7603
Email: [email protected]
Please note that while Fusion Medical Staffing strives to provide the most current and accurate information, we cannot guarantee the completeness or timeliness of the information provided. Requirements and processes can change frequently. Healthcare professionals are strongly encouraged to verify details directly with Connecticut Department of Public Health - Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section's official website.
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