Oklahoma — a state known for its well-preserved Indigenous cultures — is home to approximately 4 million people, 16% of whom are aged 65 and older. Is your Oklahoma Board of Nursing license renewal around the corner? Keep reading to learn useful facts about this process, such as the board’s contact information, the renewal steps, and more.
Is Oklahoma part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?
Yes, a compact nursing license is valid in Oklahoma. For information about licensure in other states, check out our license renewal state guide.
How much do nurses in Oklahoma earn?
How can I contact the Oklahoma Board of Nursing?
The contact information below will be useful if you have any questions or concerns about your nursing license.
Oklahoma Board of Nursing Email: obnwebmaster@nursing.state.ok.us
Oklahoma Board of Nursing Phone Number: 405-962-1800
Oklahoma Board of Nursing Physical Address:
2501 N Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Oklahoma Board of Nursing Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 52926
Oklahoma City, OK 73152
The steps below are for nurses who are renewing their Oklahoma licenses. If you’re an out-of-state nurse looking to practice in Oklahoma, you must apply for licensure by endorsement or examination.
Completing the renewal process by the deadline will make or break your application, so be sure to keep these time frames in mind.
You should receive a renewal reminder letter 10 weeks before your deadline. However, you can start the process up to three months before your license officially expires.
If you’re running behind schedule, you have a 30-day grace period after the expiration date during which your license is active and can still be renewed as long as you submit your required information within that time frame.
Not only is continuing education important for staying up to date, it’s often required by state boards of nursing. Oklahoma is no exception. At least one of the state’s continuing education requirements must be completed during the previous two-year licensure period.
APRN:
APRNs with prescriptive authority must also complete 15 contact hours (or 1 academic credit hour) of education in pharmacotherapeutics, clinical application, and use of pharmacological agents in the prevention of illness, and in the restoration and maintenance of health.
Once you’ve verified your state’s requirements, IntelyEdu has plenty of enriching resources to choose from. Explore our continuing education options on IntelyEdu, a resource that’s been accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Log in to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing portal to renew your OK license. For RNs, LPNs, and APRNs who want to check the status of their application, you can verify your license online anytime. CNAs can verify their licenses online on the Oklahoma nurse aide registry.
The renewal fee schedule is listed below:
Looking for CNA, LPN, RN, APRN opportunities in Oklahoma? Check out these areas:
Treat yourself to some peace of mind by completing your nursing license renewal sooner rather than later. Once you’re good to go, find a nursing job in Oklahoma that fits your lifestyle on IntelyCare.
