Board of Nursing
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Cannon Bldg.
Suite 203
Dover, DE 19904
Business: (302) 739-4522 ext. 215,216,217
Email Address: kpapen@state.de.us
License Period
biennial
February 28, May 31,
September 30; odd year,
depending on license number (RN)
February 28, even year (LPN)
Temporary Permit Period
90 days from date of graduation pending results of first exam; renewable up to 6 months for endorsement applicants (must hold valid license in another state)
Re-Examination Limit
unlimited number of times within 2 years, 1 year reexams
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Continuing Education Requirements
nurses not actively employed in past 5 years must have completed refresher program within past 2 years, 400 hours of practice in past 2 years or 1,000 hours in past 5 years; 30 contact hours every 2 years for RN; 24 for LPN
Exam Fee
$84 first time
$10 reexamination (NCLEX fee not included)
Endorsement Fee
$84
Renewal Fee
$74
Temporary Permit Fee
included in licensure fee |