As a reminder, all Massachusetts temporary nursing licenses will expire on December 31, 2022. To continue to practice in Massachusetts after December 31, 2022, nurses now practicing with a temporary license, who have not already submitted an application for permanent licensure within the last year, must apply right away.
Beginning December 1, 2022, there is an expedited pathway for licensure available to:
- nurses holding a temporary license; and
- nurses licensed in good standing in other states who apply for permanent licensure in Massachusetts
Under this policy, nurses qualified for a permanent license will receive conditional approval of their license while their application is processed.
- Conditional approval of licensure will be issued within 3 business days of receipt of the application and fee.
- Nurses must verify licensure online to ensure a conditional approval has been issued.
- A nurse will be able to practice with conditional approval for 90 days from the date of issuance.
- During the conditional approval period, the nurse must complete all outstanding licensure requirements.
- After 90 days, to continue practicing in Massachusetts, a nurse must verify online that their permanent license has been issued.
Nurses can apply for a permanent license here: https://manurse.pcshq.com/