Iowa Board of Nursing
River Point Business Park
400 SW. 8th Street, Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50309

Business: (515) 281-3255

License Period
Triennial, birth month

Temporary Permit Period
30 days if by endorsement, no temporary permit for licensure by exam

Exam Fee
$75 (RN & LPN)

Endorsement Fee
$101

Continuing Education Requirements
all RNs and LPNs 45 contact hours every 3 years

Renewal Fee
$81 (RN & LPN)
$63 (ARNP)

Temporary Permit Fee
included in application fee

Re-Examination Limit
no limit