Nurse Licensure Guide 2023
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New Mexico

,

NM

eNLC:

Yes

Walk-Through:

No

Temp License:

Yes

Nursys:

Yes

P:

(505) 841-8340

Fees

Permanent License: $150.00

Temporary License: $60.00

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Timing

Permanent License

Approximately 4-6 weeks upon receipt of all required materials.

Temporary License

‍Approximately 2-3 weeks upon receipt of all required materials.

License Renewal

Renewal of your license occurs every 2 years
Renewal fee: $110
Required contact hours: 30
If your license/certification has expired or lapsed, you will need to submit the ELA Form within 5 business days of submitting your Renewal Application.
Renewal of license may be accepted no more than 60 days prior to the expiration date of the license
To renew your license online, use the Online Renewal Application.
You can follow these detailed instructions how to renew your license

Important Things to Know

Here is a list of FAQs you can reference
Payment is made by credit/debit card.

Licensure by Endorsement

Process

Permanent License

Submit an application online and pay the fee
Provide a background check with fingerprints. Instructions for fingerprinting can be found here.
Request verification of licensure via Nursys from your original state of licensure. If this state does not participate in Nursys, you will need to contact that state's BON and request verification be sent to the New Mexico BON via the Verification of Licensure form.

Temporary License

If you wish to be issued a provisional license, please indicate this on your application.
Temporary permits are valid for 6 months.
Once all items have been received by the BON except the verification of licensure from a non-Nursys participating state, you may be issued a provisional license.

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