License guide → Connecticut
Connecticut Nursing License by Endorsement
For RNs already licensed in another state. From the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing.
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes — a multistate license from another compact state works here
Temporary license
Yes — 120-day non-renewable temporary permit, issued within 15 business days of an approved complete online application; not available if original license did not require NCLEX.
Processing time
Not stated by the board
Application fee
$180 (Online application only.)
Fingerprints / background check
Not stated by the board
Good to know
All RN licenses held, current or expired, must be verified (Nursys where available).
Sources: portal.ct.gov · nursecompact.com. Compiled November 2026. Fees and rules change; confirm with the board before you apply.