Fingerprinting for Nursing License
How to get fingerprinted, multiple states, fee structures.
Fingerprinting is universal for initial nursing licensure. Process varies by state.
Where
State-approved Live Scan sites (CA, others). Ink card mailed to BON (some states). Local police department (some).
Fee
$30-100. Sometimes included in application fee, sometimes separate.
Multiple states
Most states require their own fingerprinting, no reuse across states.
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