RN License
Compact RNs can practice on multistate privilege. Only apply for an AZ RN if AZ becomes your PSOR.
- 1Submit RN by Endorsement through the AZBN Nurse Portal
- 2Receive Fingerprint Code via Nurse Portal Message Center
AZBN sends a Fingerprint Code after the application is received.
- 3Register at AZ DPS Public Services Portal and submit fingerprints
Use the Fingerprint Code from the Nurse Portal Message Center.
APRN Application — Registered Nurse Practitioner (RNP)
Apply for RNP recognition after the AZ RN is active.
- 1Hold active AZ RN (or compact privilege) + current national certification
- 2Submit RNP application via Nurse Portal
- 3Send transcripts directly from the graduate program
- 4Send national certification verification directly from AANP/ANCC
- 5Monitor status in Nurse Portal (4–8 weeks typical)
Prescriptive Authority
Prescribing authority is included in the RNP recognition. Controlled substances require Arizona DEA registration in addition to federal DEA.
- 1Apply for AZ Controlled Substance Prescription Monitoring registration
Collaboration & Path to Autonomy
Full practice authority — no collaborative or supervisory agreement required.
Path to autonomous practice
Autonomous practice from day one of RNP recognition.
Renewal & CE
Cycle
Every 4 years — by April 1
CE hours
Active practice OR 960 hrs in last 5 yrs (RN); national cert maintenance covers RNP
Deadline
April 1
Renewal fee
RN: $160 every 4 yrs · RNP: $0 (renews with RN) · Telehealth APRN annual: $0
CE Broker
Not used
Official Forms
Board Contact
Arizona State Board of Nursing
1740 W Adams St, Suite 2000, Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 771-7800
Open licensing portalAll Fees
Every cost across sections, plus universal lines (Nursys, transcripts, notary). DEA is shown only in the "with DEA" total.
| Item | Scope | Amount |
|---|---|---|
RN by Endorsement | rn | $175.00 |
AZ DPS electronic fingerprint processing (approx) | rn | $67.00 |
RNP recognition application | aprn | $150.00 |
AZ Controlled Substance Prescription Monitoring registration | CS only | $0.00 |
Renewal — RN: $160 every 4 yrs · RNP: $0 (renews with RN) · Telehealth APRN annual: $0 | renewal | $0.00 |
Nursys license verification Per destination state — one transaction | universal | $30.00 |
Official transcripts (estimate) Per institution — sent direct from school | universal | $15.00 |
Notary (if needed) Only if a form requires notarization Notarize online with Proof → | universal | $25.00 |
DEA registration (3-year) One DEA covers every state where you prescribe controlled substances DEA Diversion → | CS only | $888.00 |
| Total — without DEA | $462.00 | |
| Total — with DEA (if prescribing controlled substances) | $1,350.00 | |
FYI / Tips
- Fingerprinting is two steps: AZBN issues a Fingerprint Code, then you submit prints via AZ DPS PSP.
- Full practice authority — no collaborative agreement needed.
- RNP renews with the RN — no separate APRN renewal fee.