Registered Nurse · Licensing Roadmap
Colorado RN to Connecticut RN License Requirements
Explore licensing pathways, application requirements, fees, fingerprinting, license verification, and compact considerations.
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Likely pathway †
Pathway conditions to check
- RN Licensure by Endorsement
Eligible for a CT registered nurse license “based on a current out-of-state license” and must arrange source submission of specified documentation.
To determine which option applies: Which CO RN license status they have (current vs expired) and whether they are applying for CT licensure by endorsement (vs practicing under compact privileges).
Source 1 ↗ - RN Licensure by Endorsement (temporary permit)
Temporary permit eligibility for applicants who hold a current, valid RN license in another U.S. state/territory.
To determine which option applies: Whether the applicant currently holds a valid CO RN license.
Source 1 ↗ - NLC multistate conversion (separate from endorsement)
CT NLC multistate license conversion applies to eligible RNs with Connecticut as their primary state of residence.
To determine which option applies: Whether the applicant’s primary state of residence is/will be Connecticut (PSOR).
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Government fees †
If a new target-state license is needed: CT RN endorsement fee (new CT RN license): “A completed application and fee in the amount of $180.00.” Evidence does not state any additional CT endorsement fees (e.g., for fingerprints/background checks or extra verification fees); could not confirm. Temporary permit fee amount was not provided; could not confirm.
Fee breakdown
- CT RN endorsement application fee — $180.00
For RN licensure by endorsement (new CT RN license).
Source 1 ↗ - Potential verification fees for non-Nursys states (amount not provided) — Amount needs confirmation
If the applicant’s other state does not participate in Nursys.
Source 1 ↗ - Temporary permit fee — Amount needs confirmation
If applicant applies/qualifies for temporary permit under endorsement pathway.
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Processing time †
For endorsement temporary permit: “Once a completed online application form is received and approved, a temporary permit will be issued in 15 business days.” Evidence does not provide processing time for full licensure issuance; could not confirm.
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Compact considerations †
If you hold an active multistate RN license, keep your primary residence in its issuing compact state, and retain valid practice privileges. You may be able to practice in Connecticut under those multistate privileges without a separate Connecticut RN license. Confirm that your license and practice privileges are active.
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Application requirements †
If a new target-state license is needed: RN endorsement application (new CT RN license) evidence shows: submit a “completed application and fee in the amount of $180.00” and applications are “only being accepted online,” and supporting documentation must be “forwarded directly from the source” to CT DPH RN Licensure. Specific online form names, submission steps beyond the above, and any required CT declaration forms for endorsement were not provided in the available evidence; could not confirm.
Requirements checklist
- RN endorsement (eligibility based on current out-of-state license) — Required
Applicant seeks CT RN licensure based on a current out-of-state license.
Source 1 ↗ - RN endorsement (arrange primary-source submission) — Required
Applicant must arrange for documentation to be submitted directly from the source.
Source 1 ↗ - RN endorsement (verification of all RN licenses held) — Required
Verification must cover all RN licenses held, current or expired.
Source 1 ↗ - RN endorsement (Nursys electronic verification when available) — May apply
If the other state participates in Nursys.
Source 1 ↗ - RN endorsement (written verification if not in Nursys) — May apply
If the other state does not participate in Nursys.
Source 1 ↗ - RN endorsement (NCLEX exemption note) — May apply
Applies to nurses holding a current license from a state/territory that does not require NCLEX for RN licensure.
Source 1 ↗ - RN endorsement (fee: $180; online-only applications) — Required
Submit a completed application and pay $180; applications only accepted online.
Source 1 ↗ - RN endorsement temporary permit eligibility — May apply
Applicant holds a current, valid RN license in another U.S. state/territory.
Source 1 ↗ - RN endorsement temporary permit issuance timing — May apply
After a completed online application is received and approved.
Source 1 ↗ - NLC (CT implementation date) — Required
Relevant to compact pathway only.
Source 1 ↗ - NLC multistate conversion (CT PSOR) — May apply
Applicant has Connecticut as primary state of residence and seeks conversion to multistate license.
Source 1 ↗ - NLC multistate conversion (fingerprint background check) — May apply
Relevant to NLC multistate licensure criteria.
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License verification †
For RN endorsement, required primary-source documentation includes: “Verification of all RN licenses held, current or expired.” Evidence says “Most states utilize…Nursys” for electronic verification; if the other state does not participate in Nursys, request “a written verification” sent to CT DPH. Fingerprint/background/other verification steps for endorsement were not confirmed in the available evidence; could not confirm.
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Fingerprinting and background checks †
If a new target-state license is needed: Could not confirm from the available CT RN endorsement evidence whether fingerprints or a criminal background check are required for CT RN licensure by endorsement. Fingerprint-based background check is mentioned for NLC multistate licensure criteria, but this applicant’s compact situation is not confirmed; could not confirm.
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Education and transcripts †
Could not confirm any CT education/coursework requirement for CT RN licensure by endorsement from the provided endorsement evidence. Education requirements and NCLEX/other exam items appear in the separate NLC multistate conversion evidence, not endorsement; could not confirm.
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Documents to prepare †
If a new target-state license is needed: For RN endorsement, the available evidence confirms primary-source documents include: “Verification of all RN licenses held, current or expired,” via Nursys when available or written verification if the state does not participate in Nursys. No additional endorsement-specific documents (e.g., transcripts, specific forms) were confirmed in the provided endorsement evidence; could not confirm.
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Responsible agency †
Endorsement supporting documentation is to be forwarded from the source to: Connecticut Department of Public Health, RN Licensure, 410 Capitol Ave., MS #12 APP, P.O. Box 340308, Hartford, CT 06134; email dph.nursingteam@ct.gov; phone (860) 509-7603; fax (860) 707-1981.
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Some details in marked sections could not be confirmed. The text explains what remains uncertain; confirm those details with the licensing board before applying.
Details still to confirm
- Likely pathway
Endorsement eligibility gates beyond “based on a current out-of-state license” were not shown in the available endorsement evidence. NLC conversion eligibility details (e.g., 11 ULRs/disqualifiers) were not fully captured for the RN endorsement context; could not confirm applicability to this applicant.
- Application requirements
No complete endorsement application checklist or named endorsement forms beyond “completed application” confirmation. No stated online portal steps/forms for endorsement were provided.
- License verification
Nursys vs written verification process for non-participating states is described, but detailed step-by-step instructions were not included.
- Fingerprinting and background checks
Endorsement-specific fingerprint/criminal background check requirement was not confirmed in available evidence.
- Education and transcripts
No endorsement education/transcript/coursework requirement confirmed in provided endorsement evidence.
- Government fees
Only the $180 endorsement application fee is confirmed; no other endorsement fee amounts were provided.
- Processing time
Temporary permit timing is provided; full licensure issuance time is not provided.
- Compact considerations
Applicant-specific ability to practice under compact privileges in CT is not confirmed due to unknown compact license status and PSOR.
- Responsible agency
Contact and forwarding destination are confirmed; no online submission portal link was provided in the endorsement snippet.
- Documents to prepare
Endorsement document list beyond RN license verification and forwarding mechanism was not confirmed (no transcript/other forms shown for endorsement).