License by Exam: If you recently received your first license in North Dakota and took an examination to receive it, and this is your first renewal of that nursing license, you are NOT REQUIRED to have completed CE courses.  You have met the requirement through your academic coursework and MUST verify by attesting to the statement on the renewal form.

License by Endorsement: If you recently received your first license in North Dakota and have moved from another state, you are considered to have received your license or certificate by “ENDORSEMENT”. Even though this may be your first renewal you MUST verify by attesting to the statement on the renewal form that you have completed the required 12 contact hours. Credit received for successful completion of a course taken through an accredited college or university may be used to meet the CE requirement.