| ALABAMA | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 1-2 weeks | 4-6 weeks | $138.50 | |
| LPN | 14 Days | 4-6 weeks | $138.50 | Temp lasts 90 days |
| NA | NA | NA | The reciprocity process for the state of Alabama requires your employer to contact the State agency to have your name placed on the Alabama Nurse Aide Registry. | |
| ALASKA | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 10 Days | 4-8 weeks | $375 to $475 | |
| LPN | 10 Days | 6-8 Weeks | $375 to $475 | Temp valid for 6 months |
| CNA | Can Work 4 Mos not on registry | 2 Weeks | $330 | |
| ARIZONA | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 30 Days | 2-3 Months | $250 | |
| LPN | 48+ hour walkthrough | 2-3 Months | $50 | |
| CNA | NA | 4-6 Months | $50 | |
| ARKANSAS | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 10-14 Days | 4-6 Weeks | $125 | Temp lasts 6 months |
| LPN | 3-4 Days | 10 Weeks | $125 | Temp lasts 6 months |
| CNA | NA | 1-2 Days | $22 | |
| CALIFORNIA | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | NA | 3-6 Months | $200 | |
| LPN | 6-10 Weeks | 6 Months | $200 | |
| CNA | 4-8 Weeks | No app fee, but will have fingerprinting fee | ||
| COLORADO | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 10-14 Days | 4-6 Weeks | $50 | |
| LPN | 1-2 Weeks | 3-4 Weeks | $50 | |
| CNA | No Temp | 10 Days | $50 | |
| CONNECTICUT | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 2 Weeks / Can work 120 days | 3-4 Weeks | $180 | |
| LPN | 5 Days | 10 Days | $150 | |
| CNA | NA | 2 Weeks | $55 | |
| DELAWARE | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 1 Week | 4-6 Weeks | $250 | |
| LPN | 1 Week | 2 Weeks | $150 | |
| CNA | NA | 2-3 Weeks | $30 | |
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | Waiting for info | Waiting for info | $230 plus background check fee | |
| LPN | Waiting for info | Waiting for info | $230 plus background check fee | |
| CNA | Waiting for info | Waiting for info | $15 | |
| FLORIDA | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | NA | 30 Days | $110 | Other fees will apply for Livescan and state verification |
| LPN | NA | 30 Days | $110 | Other fees will apply for Livescan and state verification |
| CNA | Up to 3 Weeks | Up to 30 Days | Fingerprinting Fee varies | |
| GEORGIA | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | NA | 10-15 Days | $75 | |
| LPN | NA | 10-15 Days | $75 | |
| CNA | NA | 2 Weeks | No Fee | |
| Hawaii | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 10-15 Days | 2-4 Weeks | $146-$202 | |
| LPN | 10-15 Days | 10-15 Days | Varies per the year $146-$202 | |
| CNA | NA | 2-3 Weeks | $25 | |
| Illinois | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 3-4 Weeks / Work 6 Months | 2-3 Months | $75 | |
| LPN | 3-4 Weeks | 2-4 Weeks | $75 | |
| CNA | NA | 1-3 Days | $75 | |
| Indiana | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 2-3 Weeks / Can work for 90 days | 3-4 Weeks | $60 | |
| LPN | 10-14 Days | 4-5 Weeks | $60 | |
| CNA | No Temp | 6-8 Weeks | $65 | Exam Required |
| Iowa | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | Receive the following Monday/ Work for 30 days | 2-3 Weeks | $169 | |
| LPN | 5-10 Days | 5-10 Days | $169 | |
| CNA | 3-5 Days | 1-2 Weeks | No Fee | |
| Kansas | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 1-2 Weeks / Work 120 days | 3-4 Weeks | $75 | |
| LPN | 1 week/ Work 120 days | 4-6 Weeks | ||
| CNA | NA | Exam / 3-4 Weeks after | $20 | |
| Kentucky | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 2-4 Weeks / Can work for 6 Months | 2-4 Weeks | $179.75 | |
| LPN | 10-14 Days | 4-6 Weeks | $179.75 | |
| CNA | NA | 1-2 Weeks | No Fee | |
| Louisiana | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | Walkthrough – must be in person ; can work for 90 days | 6-8 Weeks | $140.75-$25.75 | Must have housing established before going in to get temp license. Could take 4 weeks if sending in application and not in person. |
| LPN | Walk Through | 12 Weeks | $175.75 | Temp will last 12 weeks. |
| CNA | NA | NA | $35 | |
| Maine | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 1-2 Weeks/ Work for 90 days | Prior to temp expiration | $75 | |
| LPN | 7-14 Days | 1 Week | $50 | |
| CNA | No Temp | 2-3 Days | $20 | Processes within 24-48 hours of correct information being received |
| Maryland | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 48 Hr walk through | 3-4 Weeks | $192.75 | |
| LPN | Walk Through | 4-6 Weeks | $174.50 | |
| CNA | NA | Up to 3 Months | $20 | |
| Massachusetts | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | Email Mass for info | 1-3 Weeks | $275 | |
| LPN | 10 Days | 4 Weeks | $275 | |
| CNA | NA | 3 Weeks | No Fee | |
| Michigan | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | NA | NA | $64 | You can only work for a year via reciprocity/endorsement |
| LPN | NA | 6-8 Weeks | $54 | |
| CNA | NA | $21.50 | ||
| Minnesota | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 2-5 Business days / Can work 60 days | 1-2 Weeks | $105 | |
| LPN | 1-5 Days | Varies | $115 | Temp license lasts 60 days |
| CNA | No Temp | 4 Weeks | No Fee | |
| Mississippi | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 3-5 Days / Work 90 Days | 1-2 Weeks | $125 | |
| LPN | 5 Days | 2-3 Weeks | ||
| CNA | NA | 2-4 Weeks | $26 | |
| Missouri | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | Walk Through in person – same day turnover ; can work for 6 months | |||
| LPN | Walk Through in person – same day turnover ; can work for 6 months | 2-3 Weeks | $95.80 | |
| CNA | No Temp | Take Exam (passed) 6-8 Weeks | Exam Fees Vary | |
| Montana | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | NA | 30 Days | $200 | |
| LPN | 4-6 Weeks | 10 Days | $277.25 | |
| CNA | 30 | 30 | No Fee | Can work temp for 30 days. Takes around 2 weeks to be placed on registry. CNA is responsible for checking registry as no emails will be sent out |
| Nebraska | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | Temp lasts 60 days | |||
| LPN | 3-6 Weeks | 2-8 Weeks | $59.50 – $151.75 | Temp lasts 60 days |
| CNA | NA | 2-4 Weeks | $20 Abuse Course | |
| Nevada | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | ||||
| LPN | 7 Days | NA | $145 | Temp lasts 6 months |
| CNA | 1 Week | 2-4 Months | $50 app / $51.25 Fingerprinting | |
| New Hampshire | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | Temp lasts 120 days | |||
| LPN | 8 Weeks | 8 Weeks | $167 | Temp lasts 120 days |
| CNA | NA | 4-6 Weeks | $80 | National Fingerprinting required |
| New Jersey | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | ||||
| LPN | No Temp | 4-6 Weeks | $261.44 | |
| CNA | 120 Days | 4-6 Months | $30 Some States Do Not Xfer | |
| New Mexico | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 2-4 Weeks | 3-4 Weeks | $160 | Must do fingerprinting in New Mexico |
| LPN | 2 Weeks | 2 Weeks | $115 | |
| CNA | NA | 5-7 Business Days | No Fee | |
| New York | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 4-8 Weeks | $178 | ||
| LPN | No Temp | 6-8 Weeks | $178 | |
| CNA | NA | 1-2 Weeks | $50 | |
| North Carolina | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 1-2 Weeks / Work for 6 months | 6-8 Weeks | $218 | |
| LPN | 2-3 Days | 6-8 Weeks | $150 | |
| CNA | 6-8 Weeks | $101 | Exam required | |
| North Dakota | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 1-2 Weeks / Work for 90 days | 1-2 Weeks | $160 | |
| LPN | 1 Week | 2 Weeks | $160 | |
| CNA | 10 Days | 2-4 Weeks | No Fee | |
| Ohio | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 3-4 Weeks / Work 6 Months | 6-8 Weeks | $75 plus home state verification fee | |
| LPN | NA | NA | $75 Registration fee. | Must complete 2 hours of continuing education at http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/PDFS/Education/Category_A_Law_Rules.pdf. |
| CNA | NA | 1-2 Weeks | No Fee | |
| Oklahoma | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 3-4 Weeks / Work 90 days | Must request temp to go active | $99 | |
| LPN | 2 Weeks | 2 Weeks | $95 | |
| CNA | NA | 1-2 Weeks | No Fee | |
| Oregon | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | NA | 4-6 Weeks | $268.50 plus home states verification fees | |
| LPN | No Temp | 3-4 Weeks | $268.50 plus home states verification fees | |
| CNA | Can work 120 Days | 4 Months | $60 | Requires fingerprints |
| Pennsylvania | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 1-2 Weeks | 4-8 Weeks | $135 | |
| LPN | 7-10 Days | 6-8 Weeks | $155 | |
| CNA | Work Up To 120 Days | 2-4 Weeks | No Fee | |
| Rhode Island | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | Waiting for info | Waiting for info | $135 | |
| LPN | Waiting for info | 8 Weeks | ||
| CNA | NA | 8+ Weeks | $35 | |
| South Carolina | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | NA | 2-3 Weeks | $110 | |
| LPN | NA | 6-8 Weeks | $186.50 | |
| CNA | NA | Online app / Exam 7-10 Days | No Fee | |
| South Dakota | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 1-2 Weeks / Work for 90 Days | 3-5 Weeks | $125 | Add up to 3 months for perm if coming from non-nursys state |
| LPN | 3-6 Weeks | $125+ | ||
| CNA | Can Work Up to 120 Days | 4 Weeks | No Fee | |
| Tennessee | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | NA | 4-6 Weeks | $115 | |
| LPN | 4-6 Weeks | 6-8 Weeks | $115 | |
| CNA | NA | 1-2 Weeks | $20 | |
| Texas | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 1-2 Weeks / Work 120 days | 2-3 Weeks | $186 | |
| LPN | 10 Days | 10 Days | $111 | |
| CNA | 6-8 Weeks | 1-3 Weeks | No Fee | |
| Utah | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | No Temp | 2-3 Weeks | $100 | |
| LPN | No Temp | 2-3 Weeks | $100 | |
| CNA | No Temp | 1-2 Weeks | $30 | |
| Vermont | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | Walk Through | 2-3 Weeks | $150 | |
| LPN | Walk Through ; 7-10 business days | 3-6 Days | Waiting on further information | |
| CNA | 2-5 Days | Up To 3 Months | $20 | |
| West Virginia | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 1-2 Weeks | 1-2 Weeks | $125 | Temp licenses will always expire on Oct 31st each year |
| LPN | 1-5 Days | 7-10 Days | $51.13 – $81.13 | Verified via Nursys |
| CNA | NA | 1-2 Weeks | No Fee | |
| Wisconsin | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 1-2 Weeks / Work for 90 Days | 1-2 Weeks | $200 | |
| LPN | 5-6 Weeks | 5-6 Weeks | $92 | |
| CNA | 4 Weeks | 2-3 Weeks | No Fee | Must be submitted by mail only |
| Virginia | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 7-10 Days | 2-3 Weeks | $190 | |
| LPN | 3-5 Days | 2-6 Weeks | $170 | |
| CNA | 30-45 Days | $25 | ||
| Washington | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 2-3 Weeks | 7-8 Weeks | $88 | |
| LPN | No Temp | 4-6 Weeks | $88 | |
| CNA | NA | Up To 3 Weeks | $65 | Additional $32 if fingerprinting is needed |
| Wyoming | ||||
| Temporary Time | Permanent Time | Fees | Notes | |
| RN | 3-5 Days / Work 90 days | Issued within 90 days | $200 | |
| LPN | 7-10 Days | 2 Weeks | $185 | Temp lasts 90 days |
| CNA | Up to 3 weeks | 2-4 Months | $120 | |
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