Nurse Licensure Guidance

Need guidance on applying for a nursing license in the U.S. as a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN)? Use this tool for state-specific details, based on where you will be living and where you want to practice.

In the U.S. you need to be authorized to practice by a board of nursing. Practice is where the patient is, and it includes the direct care of patients, telehealth, care via telephone, and distance education of nursing students. Licensure requirements can vary by state.

To begin, please select if you were educated within the U.S. or outside the U.S.