May renew online if expired within 5 years and primary state of residence is not a compact state. An additional 5 hours of board approved CEUs required – 20 hours for non-active licenses. Reinstatements expired more than 5 years and primary state of residence is a compact state - must mail a request to ASBN for paper renewal including a self-addressed, stamped envelope After the first two years, wallet license cards will no longer be distributed following renewal.
Completed online application
Verification of original state license
Verification of current license
Completed fingerprint card (provided by ASBN)
Must enter the INA Search ID number located on the payment summary on your fingerprint card in the box marked “FBI Leave Blank”.
Apply online*Temporary permits may be issued to Arkansas licensed nurses who are graduates of a nursing program. This permit allows a nurse to practice between graduation and receipt of results of the first examination for which the licensee is eligible. Temporary permits may be issued to qualified RN and LPN endorsement applicants holding current licensure in other states.
May renew online if expired within 5 years and primary state of residence is not a compact state. An additional 5 hours of board approved CEUs required – 20 hours for non-active licenses. Reinstatements expired more than 5 years and primary state of residence is a compact state - must mail a request to ASBN for paper renewal including a self-addressed, stamped envelope After the first two years, wallet license cards will no longer be distributed following renewal.