Getting licensed to practice as a nurse practitioner in Connecticut means applying through the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing, completing primary source verification of your credentials, and then enrolling with payers so you can bill. Here's how it works — and how Rivon handles Connecticut licensing and credentialing for you.
Official CT boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing websiteHow to get licensed in Connecticut
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, national APRN certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing, with all fees and supporting documents.
- 03Primary source verification — the board confirms your education, training, licensure, certification, and background (including the NPDB) directly with each source.
- 04Board review and issuance — once the file is complete and verified, Connecticut issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
The CT board sets Connecticut's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$200
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~45 days
From a complete file to issuance — driven mostly by how fast primary sources respond. A clean, error-free application is the best way to stay near the low end.
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Renewing your Connecticut NP license
Once you're licensed, the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- Deadline
- Expires in your birth month each year (the first license expires in the first birth month after issuance); renewal notices are emailed about 60 days before expiration
- Renewal fee
- $130 APRN license renewal
- Continuing education (CE)
- 50 contact hours within the preceding 24 months in the APRN's area of practice, including 5 hours of pharmacotherapeutics and 1 hour each in six mandated topics
- 5 contact hours of pharmacotherapeutics
- 1 contact hour of substance abuse, including prescribing controlled substances and pain management
- 1 contact hour of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS
- 1 contact hour of risk management
- 1 contact hour of sexual assault
- 1 contact hour of domestic violence
- 1 contact hour of cultural competency
- 2 contact hours on mental health conditions common to veterans and their families (first renewal period, then once every six years)
- How to renew
- Online through the Connecticut Department of Public Health eLicense system (online renewal is required for nurses)Open the renewal portal
- NoteThe Connecticut RN license is a separate license with its own renewal
- NoteNational certification must be maintained to hold the APRN license
- NoteAPRNs providing direct patient care must carry professional liability insurance
- NoteThe Connecticut controlled substance practitioner registration is issued by the Department of Consumer Protection and renews separately
- NoteAn expired license is reinstated with a $200 reinstatement fee
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesCT DPH - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure (fees)CT DPH - APRN Continuing EducationCT DPH - Health Care Practitioner Renewal InformationConn. Gen. Stat. ch. 378, Sec. 20-94d (APRN continuing education)
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Nurse Practitioner credentialing & payer enrollment in Connecticut
A Connecticut license lets you practice; credentialing lets you get paid. Before a health plan will reimburse you, it verifies your license, training, and history. Here's what that usually involves:
- 01Keep your NPI record (NPPES) current — your name, practice address, and taxonomy code should match your Connecticut license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Connecticut license and other documents, attest, and authorize each plan to view it. Re-attest every 120 days.
- 03Apply to each commercial health plan you want to join in Connecticut. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Connecticut Medicaid (and any Medicaid managed-care plans you'll work with).
- 05If you'll bill Medicare, enroll through PECOS.
- 06If you'll work in a hospital or surgery center, apply for privileges there — each facility credentials you separately.
New to CAQH? Read our CAQH ProView guide for setup, your CAQH ID, and re-attestation.
How Rivon handles Connecticut licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Connecticut license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing. Document AI reads each credential and fills the profile without retyping, and licensing & credentialing pipelines run primary source verification and payer enrollment in parallel.
Prefer to hand it off? Rivon's white-glove team manages the entire Connecticut application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Connecticut nurse practitioner licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get an NP license / APRN authorization in Connecticut?
Most Connecticut nurse practitioner applications take about 45 days once the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing has a complete file, though timelines vary with how quickly primary sources (schools, prior boards, the NPDB) respond. Submitting a complete, error-free application is the single biggest way to avoid delays.
Which board licenses nurse practitioners in Connecticut?
Nurse practitioners in Connecticut are licensed by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Connecticut nurse practitioner application fee?
As an estimate, the Connecticut nurse practitioner application fee is around $200. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing before you apply.
How do I renew my Connecticut NP license / APRN authorization?
In Connecticut, renewals are filed with the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing. How to renew: Online through the Connecticut Department of Public Health eLicense system (online renewal is required for nurses). Renewal cycle: Every year. Deadline: Expires in your birth month each year (the first license expires in the first birth month after issuance); renewal notices are emailed about 60 days before expiration. Renewal fee: $130 APRN license renewal. Continuing education: 50 contact hours within the preceding 24 months in the APRN's area of practice, including 5 hours of pharmacotherapeutics and 1 hour each in six mandated topics. Required topics include 5 contact hours of pharmacotherapeutics; 1 contact hour of substance abuse, including prescribing controlled substances and pain management; 1 contact hour of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS; 1 contact hour of risk management; 1 contact hour of sexual assault; 1 contact hour of domestic violence; 1 contact hour of cultural competency; 2 contact hours on mental health conditions common to veterans and their families (first renewal period, then once every six years). This is as published by the board (last verified October 3, 2026); confirm before renewing. Rivon tracks the expiration date and flags it well before it's due.
How many CE hours do I need to renew an NP license in Connecticut?
50 CE hours. The Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing publishes the requirement as: 50 contact hours within the preceding 24 months in the APRN's area of practice, including 5 hours of pharmacotherapeutics and 1 hour each in six mandated topics. Required topics include 5 contact hours of pharmacotherapeutics; 1 contact hour of substance abuse, including prescribing controlled substances and pain management; 1 contact hour of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS; 1 contact hour of risk management; 1 contact hour of sexual assault; 1 contact hour of domestic violence; 1 contact hour of cultural competency; 2 contact hours on mental health conditions common to veterans and their families (first renewal period, then once every six years). Last verified October 3, 2026; confirm with the board before renewing. Rivon tracks your CE hours against the requirement so you're not caught short.
How do I look up or verify a Connecticut nurse practitioner license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does nurse practitioner credentialing involve in Connecticut?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Connecticut that usually means an up-to-date NPI record, a complete and attested CAQH ProView profile, an application to each plan you want to join, and — if you'll bill them — Connecticut Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Connecticut license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Connecticut — including by telehealth — you typically need a Connecticut license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Connecticut nurse practitioner licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Connecticut license and renewal with always-on monitoring and run credentialing with primary source verification. Or hand it to Rivon's white-glove team, which manages the Connecticut application and payer enrollment end to end.