License guide → Oklahoma

Oklahoma Nursing License by Endorsement

For RNs already licensed in another state. From the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.

Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes — a multistate license from another compact state works here
Temporary license
Yes — Temporary license valid 90 days, $10 added to the endorsement fee; not issued to anyone with an arrest history.
Processing time
Not stated by the board
Application fee
$85 (Temporary license $10 extra; fingerprint fee separate.)
Fingerprints / background check
Required
Good to know
Requires 520 work hours in the past 5 years or alternatives such as 24 CE contact hours.
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Sources: oklahoma.gov · nursecompact.com. Compiled November 2026. Fees and rules change; confirm with the board before you apply.