Skip to main content

Online Portal Maintenance

Online applications through HELMS will be unavailable Friday (02/14/2025) from 5 p.m. - the morning of Wednesday (02/19/2025)

Application Processing Times

Our goal is to get you licensed and able to work as soon as possible.

We aim to issue a permanent license or temporary practice permit within 7 days of getting your complete application.

Some applications may take longer if:

  • There is a "yes" answer on any of the Personal Data questions.
  • The background check report is flagged.
  • It requires an education review*.
  • It is missing any supporting documents or requirements.

*If you completed your education outside of the United States, we need to review your official transcripts or education evaluation.

Current processing times

We are reviewing completed applications received by the dates listed below.

Application type

Applications being processed

RN or LPN by Endorsement

Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license received between November 4, 2024 to current date

*If an application lacks requirements, this will delay the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.

RN and LPN by Exam

Currently reviewing applications for issuance of a temporary practice permit (if applicable) or a permanent license for NCLEX test dates of: November 7, 2024 to current date.

Currently reviewing new exam applications received: November 7, 2024 to current date.

Nursing Tech Registrations (NTECs)

Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between November 7, 2024 to current date.

*If an application lacks requirements, this will delay the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.

ARNPs (by Examination and Endorsements)

Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance of a temporary practice or permanent license with an RN issued between November 4, 2024 to current date

*If an application is deficient of requirements, this will delay the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies. RN credentials must be issued prior to ARNP.

RN, LPN, and ARNP Reactivations

Currently reviewing complete applications for issuance received between November 7, 2024 to current date

*If an application lacks requirements, this will delay the processing timeline. Applicants are notified via email of all deficiencies.

**Chart updated on November 7, 2024

Applications that are missing anything, or we have questions about, will take longer.

We will email you if we have an issue with your application.

More information