Renewal
- RN RENEWAL: This application should be used by registered nurses who wish to renew their license during a current renewal period (September 1 through December 31 – even numbered years). Click here to login to your nurse gateway. Click on your license to start the renewal application.
- LPN RENEWAL: This application should be used by licensed practical nurses who wish to renew their license during a current renewal period (September 1 through December 31 – odd numbered years). Expanded Role LPNs (IV Therapy and/or Hemodialysis) must complete a LPN Expanded Role Renewal Application and submit it with the LPN Renewal Application. Click here to login to your nurse gateway. Click on your license to start the renewal application.
- INACTIVE LICENSE: This application should be used by RN or LPN who wish to renew license as inactive. A nurse holding an inactive license can not practice as a licensed nurse. Click here to login to your nurse gateway. Click on your license to start the renewal application.
- LATE RENEWAL: If you do not renew your license during the renewal period, you may still do so during the late renewal immediately following the renewal period.
- Late Renewal 1 is January 1-January 30 with a renewal fee of $100 plus a late renewal 1 administrative fee of $50.
- Late Renewal 2 is February 1-June 30 with a renewal fee of $100 plus a late renewal 2 administrative fee of $150. A criminal background check will be required for all late renewal 2 applications. That fee is $75. License will not be renewed to active status until the criminal background check is completed. Click here to login to your nurse gateway. Click on your license to start the renewal application.
Temporary Permits for New Graduates
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A new graduate (a person that has graduated from an accredited nursing program within the last three months) is eligible to apply for a temporary permit. Please note the following;
- The new graduate may work within their scope of practice with the temporary permit for 90 days.
- Temporary permit expires at 90 days from the date of issuance/approval
- Within those 90 days, the new graduate must test and pass NCLEX.
- If the new graduate fails NCLEX, the temporary permit becomes invalid and the new graduate is no longer able to work off the temporary permit.
- If the new graduate does not take NCLEX within the 90 days of holding the temporary permit, the permit becomes invalid and the new graduate is no longer able to work off the temporary permit.
- Temporary permits are single state permits only.
- Once a temporary permit has become invalid it cannot be renewed.
- Temporary permits will not be extended.
New graduates must do the following to be eligible for a temporary permit;
- Application for licensure by examination must be on file
- Have the official transcript (conferred degree and graduation date) sent the Board
- Apply online through the MS Board of Nursing gateway at www.msbn.ms.gov for temporary permit after the Board has received and reviewed the transcript
- Submit payment of $25 for temporary permit
Temporary permits will be reviewed/approved within 3 business days
Examination
- LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION: Application for licensure by NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN. This application should be used by candidates seeking licensure by examination, including those who need to repeat the NCLEX examination. View the examination registration process.
- NCLEX SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS: This application should ONLY be submitted by applicants with accommodations in their nursing program. Complete form for special accommodations. Must be completed by Primary Care Provider.
Temporary Permits for Endorsements
Endorsement
- LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT: This application should be used to obtain licensure in Mississippi if a currently licensed registered nurse or licensed practical from another state has never held a Mississippi license.
- APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- HOW TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION AND UPLOAD DOCUMENTS
- TEMPORARY PERMIT:
- CAMP NURSE: The board, Pursuant to the Miss. Code Ann. Section 75-74-8, may issue a ninety (90) day temporary permit to practice nursing at a youth camp to qualified applicants upon receipt of a completed application and fee. The applicant must hold an active and current license in another jurisdiction. Login to your nurse gateway to apply.
Reinstatement
- RN/LPN REINSTATEMENT: For registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who once held a Mississippi license and wish to make it active again. This application should be used by nurses that have allowed their license to lapse or are changing licensure status from inactive to active.
- REORIENTATION PERMIT APPLICATION: This application is for registered nurses or licensed practical nurses that are enrolled in a reorientation/refresher course requiring a clinical component. Please contact the Board office at 601-957-6300 or e-mail tgreenlaw@msbn.ms.gov to request this application.
LPN Expanded Role (IV Therapy and Hemodialysis)
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IV Therapy
Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended). Part 2830
Rule 2.4 Scope of Practice - IV Therapy
A. The LPN performing IV therapy must have successfully completed education and training provided by an IV therapy integrated accredited nursing program or Board approved IV therapy course.
B. Evidence of education and training must be documented via official transcript and accessible for audit purposes.
C. The LPN who endorses a license and has successfully completed an IV Therapy training program through an IV therapy integrated accredited nursing program in another jurisdiction must complete a Board-approved IV therapy delineation course before performing acts of IV therapy.
The evidence of completion must include:
• Official College Transcript, and
• Certificate of Completion
Hemodialysis
Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended). Part 2830
Rule 2.5 Scope of Practice – Hemodialysis
A. The LPN performing hemodialysis must have successfully completed education and training certified by the Mississippi State Department of Health and licensed as a dialysis unit, consisting of both theory and clinical for hemodialysis.
B. The LPN that has never completed a hemodialysis training program through a licensed dialysis unit must receive education and training before being permitted to perform acts of hemodialysis.
C. Evidence of education and training must be documented and accessible for audit purposes.
D. The LPN who endorses a license and has successfully completed a hemodialysis training program through a licensed dialysis unit in another jurisdiction must complete a Board approved hemodialysis delineation course before performing acts of hemodialysis.
The evidence of completion must include:
• Official College Transcript, and
• Certificate of Completion
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
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Effective July 1, 2019, the Mississippi Board of Nursing no longer regulates Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians. Pursuant to House Bill 1048, please be advised all Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians are now under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi State Department of Health effective July 1, 2019. All Hemodialysis Technicians also have the authority to administer hemodialysis under the authority of a licensed registered nurse effective July 1, 2019. National Certification should be maintained.
For questions concerning registration with the Mississippi State Department of Health, please contact the MSDH Professional Licensure Department at (601)-364-7360.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: This application should be used to obtain APRN certification in Mississippi. Initial (you have never held a Mississippi certification) or Reinstatement (you have once held a Mississippi certification)
Name and/or Address Change
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Login to your Nurse Gateway to submit a name and/or address change under the "My Profile" tab.
Military Personnel Applicants (LPN)
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Military Medic Licensure Instructions 2025.pdf
Military Training Verification and Competency Form.pdf
Licensure Guide for New Applicants
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To download the Licensure Guide for New Applicants Click Here
Licensure FAQs
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May I have someone else complete the online application for me?
The application for licensure in the state of Mississippi is intended for completion only by the individual applying for licensure and should not be completed by any third party on behalf of the applicant. The application requires an attestation by the applicant as to the accuracy and completeness of the information to the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Please note that any applicant of the Board who provides incomplete or inaccurate information on an application is subject to discipline against his or her license.
What if the name I use doesn’t match my identification? OR what if I have plans to get married after I graduate and possibly before I am scheduled to test?
Very Important Information Regarding Name
- The FIRST & LAST name that you list on your application must MATCH EXACTLY to the identification you plan to use when you present to take the NCLEX.
- For more information on identification requirements for NCLEX, go to www.ncsbn.org
- For more information on identification requirements for NCLEX, go to www.ncsbn.org
- The name that you list on the application will be the name under which you are licensed. The name you list should also be used for your Pearson Vue registration and should match the picture ID used to test at the testing center.
- Pearson Vue Registration: The SSN is not a mandatory field to register with Pearson Vue. However, the MBN requires that you submit this information to Pearson Vue.
When will I receive my ATT?
Pearson Vue will email the ATT after the following has been completed:
- Examination application and fees submitted to the Board
- Transcript has been received and approved by the Board
- NCLEX Registration and fees with Pearson Vue has been completed
Do I have to know my school’s program code to apply?
The application requires you to identify the nursing program where you graduated. Programs in the US have the NCLEX Program Codes readily available for you to choose from in the application. You will have to identify the degree or certificate awarded upon completion of your nursing program. You must also include your graduation date.
What do I need to have my Nursing Program submit to the Board?
An official transcript must be received in a sealed envelope or via Parchment from your nursing program.
How much will everything cost?
$100 – RN application
$60 – LPN application
$75 – Criminal Background Check (CBC)
$200 – NCLEX
How do I pay?
Payment is accepted electronically via credit/debit card or PayPal after submission of the online application
May I get a refund?
No. FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
How long do I have to complete the application process?
Your application and fees will remain active for one year. You would be able to complete the licensure by examination process at any time within that period. After a year, you would need to submit a new application and application fee.
How long does it take to get a license?
There is no timetable for issuing licenses. A license will only be issued when all requirements are completed. Once all requirements have been acceptably met, an applicant can be licensed within 10 business days. Applicants are able to refer to the personal checklist to see which items still needs to be completed.
How may I check the status of my application?
Applicants can view application status in the checklist. The checklist will allow applicants to see which items are complete/incomplete. Applicants must sign into their Nurse Gateway. Click on the pending application found then click for status and required documents
How may I verify that my license has been issued?
You may view licensure information under the License Verification section of the Board’s website here or by login in to your profile/gateway.
How long is the license period once it is issued?
The license period is for two years based upon the renewal cycle of the license. LPN renewal is every ODD numbered year and RN renewal is every EVEN numbered year. Thus, a license issued prior to August 31 will expire December 31 of that same year if it is a renewal year for that license type. Renewal begins September 1 each year through December 31 each year.
When can I re-test if I failed NCLEX?
Exam applicants are eligible to re-test after 45 days.
When do I re-apply if I failed NCLEX?
Do not reapply for licensure by examination until after you receive your official test results by mail/Nurse Gateway from the Board notifying you of failure.
Repeat Exam Applicants – MS
- Complete the online Licensure by Examination application and pay required fees.
- Register for NCLEX® with Pearson VUE.
- A new ATT will be sent via email within 7 business days
- Applicants are able to test up to six times within two years of graduation
Repeat Exam Applicants - other states
- Applicants are able to test if it is within two years of graduation
- Complete the online Licensure by Examination application.
- Register for NCLEX with Pearson VUE.
- Contact your school of nursing to request that an official transcript be mailed to the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
Exam Pearson Vue Registration
Although Pearson Vue will allow registration for the NCLEX® without your submitting a Social Security Number (SSN), the MBN requires you to submit this information to Pearson Vue to ensure accurate processing. The name on the ID you will use for testing should match your MBN and Pearson Vue registration.
You may register with Pearson Vue Pearson VUE - NCSBN Exams.
How do I register with Pearson Vue?
Please visit the Pearson Vue website at http://www.pearsonvue.com/nclex
How do I request special accommodations?
Requests for modification of the procedures for administering the examination for candidates with disabilities must be submitted to the Board. If an applicant requested special accommodations, forms will be available in the checklist. Forms must be completed by the applicant’s licensed physician or licensed psychologist, and the director of the nursing education program addressing any accommodations made during the nursing education process.
May I apply for LPN licensure by examination in MS based on partial completion of an RN program?
No. Mississippi law does not allow for licensure as an LPN based on the partial completion of an RN program.
Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
- You must complete the following item prior to submitting an Application for Licensure by Examination
- Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) Professional Report. The CES Professional Report includes a detailed analysis of credentials earned at multiple levels of nursing education received outside of the U.S. according to a specific state’s requirements. In addition, if the education course was not taught in English, proof of English proficiency will also be required.
- Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) Professional Report. The CES Professional Report includes a detailed analysis of credentials earned at multiple levels of nursing education received outside of the U.S. according to a specific state’s requirements. In addition, if the education course was not taught in English, proof of English proficiency will also be required.
- Be a graduate of a nursing education program approved by the proper authorities in the country where the program is located.
- Applicants are able to test up to six times within two years of graduation. If the timeframe is over two years, a graduate of a Foreign Nursing School is eligible to test ONE time only for the state of Mississippi.
- You must meet all basic requirements for licensure except transcript submission.
- The FIRST & LAST name that you list on your application must MATCH EXACTLY to the identification you plan to use when you present to take the NCLEX.
