Nursing requirements change rapidly. Make sure to confirm licensing requirements with the Minnesota Board of Nursing before applying for licensure. Last updated: 1/27/2020
Become a Nurse in Minnesota – Licensure & Requirements
| Nursing Licenses in Minnesota | Master’s Required? |
|---|---|
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) | Yes |
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Yes |
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) | No |
Nurse Practitioner (NP) | Yes |
Registered Nurse (RN) | No |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | No |
Minnesota Nursing Salaries
| MN Nurse Career | State-Wide Annual Mean Wage | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Annual Mean Wage | Rochester Annual Mean Wage | Duluth, MN-WI Annual Mean Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Licensed Practical Nurse | $47,020 | $48,960 | $47,380 | $45,380 |
Registered Nurse | $78,920 | $83,520 | $75,760 | $66,700 |
Nurse Practitioner | $119,160 | $115,870 | $142,640 | $116,640 |
Nurse Anesthetist | $188,130 | $183,030 | Not Available | $202,040 |
Nurse Midwife | $113,440 | $113,940 | Not Available | Not Available |
Careers as a nurse salaries above were retrieved from the Bureau of Labor Statistics – State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates Minnesota in January 2020.
There are many paths to becoming a nurse in Minnesota. The path you take will mostly depend upon the type of nurse you’d like to become and your current or prospective level of education. The higher your level of education, the more opportunities you’ll have to choose where and how you pursue your career in nursing.
In addition to nursing salaries in Minnesota, you’ll find information on acquiring and maintaining several types of Minnesota nursing licensure. We’re constantly making updates, but with the speed of change in the healthcare sphere it’s difficult to stay current.If you have any comments or suggestions for our information on nursing in Minnesota, please email us at info@nursinglicensemap.com!
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Compact State Status
Minnesota is not a Nursing Licensure Compact state.
Prescriptive Authority in Minnesota
According to the Minnesota Board of Nursing, APRN Licensed General Information, advanced practice registered nurses may apply for prescriptive authority for Schedule II-V controlled substances in collaboration with a physician.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Minnesota
Education: Master’s Degree or Higher from an APRN program relating to specialty that is accredited and accepted by the board.
Examination: Varies with Certification
Fees:
- $105 Application Fee
- Certification Examination Fee (Varies for Different Certifications)
Renewal: APRN renewal required $85 fee and verification of ongoing national certification. Registered nurse (RN) and APRN licenses must be renewed together.
Learn more on how to become an advanced practice registered nurse.
Registered Nurse (RN) in Minnesota
Education: Completion of an Approved Registered Nurse Program
Examination: NCLEX-RN
Fees:
- $200 Certification Examination Fee
- $105 Application Fee
- $33.25 Criminal Background Check
Endorsement: Licensure through endorsement is available to registered nurses in Minnesota. There is a $105.00 endorsement fee and a $33.25 criminal background check fee.
Renewal: License renewal is required through the Minnesota Board of Nursing every two years. Education requirements include completion of 24 contact hours of board-approved continuing education per renewal period. Renewal Fee is $85
Learn more on how to become a registered nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Minnesota
Education: Completion of an Approved Licensed Practical Nurse Program
Examination: NCLEX-PN
Fees:
- $200 Certification Examination Fee
- $105 Application Fee
- $33.25 Criminal Background Check
Endorsement: Licensure through endorsement is available to licensed practical nurses in Minnesota. There is a $105.00 endorsement fee and a $33.25 criminal background check fee.
Renewal: License renewal is required through the Minnesota Board of Nursing every two years. Education requirements include completion of 24 contact hours of board-approved continuing education per renewal period. Renewal Fee is $85.
Learn more on how to become a licensed practical nurse.
Information on the above nursing careers in Minnesota was retrieved from the Minnesota Board of Nursing, as of January 2020.
Sponsored online nursing programs
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Georgetown University
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown delivers Georgetown University’s MS in Nursing program online, preparing RNs with a BSN to pursue certification in an APRN specialty. Students can earn their degree in as few as 23 months.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
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