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Applicants who have not practiced nursing for 500 hours within the past five years years (at the time of application for licensure) must complete a Board approved refresher course.
Step 1 - Choose a refresher program
- Visit the following link for a list of refresher courses approved by the Nebraska Board of Nursing.
- Review program requirements.
- Contact the program for questions about the refresher program
- Enroll in the refresher program.
Step 2 – Submit an application, fee and letter of enrollment
Once the didactic portion of the refresher course is started, start the application process.
- If you have been licensed as a Nurse in Nebraska in the past, complete the Reinstatement Application.
- If you have been a licensed nurse in another state and want to become licensed in Nebraska, complete the Endorsement Application
- Required fee
- Letter of Enrollment from the school from which you are taking the course
Step 3 – Submit a letter when the clinical dates are confirmed
- A letter from the school that states the beginning and ending clinical dates
Step 4 – Submit certificate of completion
- A photocopy of your completion certificate provided by the course provider after you have successfully completed the course
If you have questions, contact:
Jacci Reznicek
Educational Consultant
(402) 471-4917