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Nebraska NP License 2026: Collaborative Practice, Nebraska BON Process, Salary
In brief
Nebraska APRNs require a collaborative practice agreement for prescribing. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services processes in 6-10 weeks. Average salary $107,000/year.
Steps at a glance
Complete NP program and national certification
Graduate from accredited NP program and pass ANCC or AANP certification for your specialty.
Submit Nebraska APRN application
Apply to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Licensure Unit for APRN licensure. Fee: $75. Apply online through the Nebraska DHHS portal.
Establish collaborative practice agreement
Nebraska APRNs must maintain a written collaborative practice agreement with a licensed Nebraska physician for prescriptive authority. The CPA must be renewed every 2 years.
Obtain DEA registration and Nebraska CS registration
Register with DEA. Nebraska APRNs with CPA may prescribe Schedule II-V. Register with Nebraska's PDMP (SCRIPTS).
In this article
Nebraska nurse practitioners (APRN) operate under a reduced practice authority model, a collaborative practice agreement with a physician is required for prescriptive authority. Average APRN salary in Nebraska is $107,000/year in 2026, with Omaha reaching $114,000-$125,000 for specialty APRNs at Nebraska Medicine and CHI Health.
Nebraska APRN Practice Authority
Nebraska is a reduced practice authority state. APRNs may independently assess and diagnose. Prescriptive authority (including controlled substances) requires a collaborative practice agreement with a licensed Nebraska physician, renewed every 2 years. Nebraska has not yet passed full practice authority legislation.
Nebraska DHHS Application Requirements
- Active Nebraska RN license
- Graduation from accredited NP program (master's or doctorate)
- National certification from ANCC, AANP, NCC, PNCB, or other DHHS-approved body
- APRN application fee: $75
- Online application through Nebraska DHHS portal
Processing Timeline
Nebraska DHHS APRN applications typically process in 6-10 weeks.
NP Salary in Nebraska (2026)
| City | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Omaha | $115,000 |
| Lincoln | $110,000 |
| Grand Island | $103,000 |
| Kearney | $101,000 |
| Norfolk | $99,000 |
| Rural Nebraska | $92,000-$103,000 |
Top NE Health Systems for APRNs
- Nebraska Medicine / UNMC, Omaha; academic flagship; Level I trauma; top APRN salaries in Nebraska
- CHI Health, Omaha and statewide; largest multi-hospital system in NE; competitive APRN hiring
- Bryan Health, Lincoln; strong primary care NP programs; competitive benefits
- Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings; south-central Nebraska regional hospital
- Faith Regional Health Services, Norfolk; rural NE regional hub; relocation packages for APRNs
What We See at Ava Health
Nebraska's rural critical access hospitals offer among the most generous APRN relocation packages in the Midwest, $10,000-$20,000 sign-on bonuses and loan repayment are common for FNPs willing to work outside Omaha/Lincoln. Nebraska Medicine's APRN training programs produce candidates well-suited for primary care and specialty roles across the Midwest.
Related: NP License Kansas 2026, NP License Iowa 2026, RN Salary Nebraska 2026.
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