Welcome to the North Star State!
Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some health care professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.
Below is a general list of requirements for endorsements. Click here to view the endorsement application page. Nurses can also apply online here.
Licenses are renewed every two years in Minnesota, with renewals costing $85. Renewals must be completed 30 days prior to the 15th of the licensee’s birth month; after this date, it will be considered late and incur an additional $50 late fee. To renew online, click here.
The fee for licensure status verification other than through NURSys is $20. The paper verification form is available in the Licensure by Endorsement application.
You must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every two years. Of these, at least 1 hour must focus on pain management. The Board does not approve specific CE providers or courses, but this link provides information on continuing education resources and links to approved providers.
Foreign educated nurses must submit a Credentials Evaluation Report from either the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) or the International Education Research Foundation (IERF). Additionally, passing an approved English-language proficiency test is required. The options include:
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except for state holidays (office will be closed).
Main Number: 612-317-3000
Toll-free (MN, IA, ND, SD, WI): 888-234-2690
TTY Number (Relay service for hearing/speech impaired): 800-627-3529
Fax Number: 612-617-2190
E-mail: nursing.board@state.mn.us
Address:
Minnesota Board of Nursing
2829 University Avenue SE #200
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3253