Nurse License Requirements in Colorado
License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Colorado Board of Nursing
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Pearson VUE
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Registered Nurse (RN)
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Colorado Board of Nursing, under the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), licenses LPNs and RNs. NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN required. Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Biennial license renewal.