Nursing Licensure Requirements
Alabama
Additional requirements required
- Accredited by agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (CCNE)
- Program approved by the Board of Nursing where the program is located (ISBN)
- Additional Curriculum and Clinical Requirements
- Simulation may not comprise more than 30% of the entire clinical learning experience.
- Must have A&P with lab
- Must have microbiology
- See additional information https://www.abn.alabama.gov/nursing-programs/#tab-lpn or https://www.abn.alabama.gov/laws/
Alaska
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board approved nursing program
- All RN applicants are required to have graduated from a program that is nationally nursing accredited
- See additional information https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofNursing/NursingStatutesandRegulations.aspx
Arizona
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board approved nursing program
- AZBN requirements for pre-licensure nursing programs may be found in AZBN’s Rules and Regulations, Article 2. Arizona Registered and Practical Nursing Programs:
Arkansas
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- Eligibility for licensure as a practical or registered nurse is considered after successful completion of a Board approved nursing education program; however, completion of a nursing program does not guarantee the Arkansas State Board of Nursing’s approval to take the licensure examination. All applicants for licensure shall complete a criminal background check per ACA §17-87-312 . No person shall be eligible to receive or hold a license issued by the Board if that person has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, or been found guilty by any court in the State of Arkansas, or of any similar offense by a court in another state, or of any similar offense by a federal court of any offense listed in ACA §17-3-102.
- See additional information https://www.arsbn.org/rules
California
Additional requirements required
- Must graduate from a board-approved program 2736.
- (a) An applicant for licensure as a registered nurse shall comply with each of the following:
- (1) Have completed such general preliminary education requirements as shall be determined by the board.
- (2) Have successfully completed the courses of instruction prescribed by the board for licensure, in a program in this state accredited by the board for training registered nurses, or have successfully completed courses of instruction in a school of nursing outside of this state which, in the opinion of the board at the time the application is filed with the Board of Registered Nursing, are equivalent to the minimum requirements of the board for licensure established for an accredited program in this state.
- (3) Not be subject to denial of licensure under Section 480.
- (b) An applicant who has received his or her training from a school of nursing in a country outside the United States and who has complied with the provisions of subdivision (a), or has completed training equivalent to that required by subdivision (a), shall qualify for licensure by successfully passing the examination prescribed by the board.
- 2736.1. May require additional instruction through continuing education in the following:
- (a) The course of instruction for an applicant who matriculates on or after September 1, 1985, shall include training in the detection and treatment of alcohol and chemical substance dependency.
- (b) The course of instruction for an applicant who matriculates on or after January 1, 1995, shall include training in the detection and treatment of client abuse, including, but not limited to, spousal or partner abuse. The requirement for coursework in spousal or partner abuse detection and treatment shall be satisfied by, and the board shall accept in satisfaction of the requirement, a certification from the chief academic officer of the educational institution from which the applicant graduated that the required coursework is included within the institution's required curriculum for graduation.
- See additional information https://www.rn.ca.gov/pdfs/regulations/npr-i-15.pdf
Colorado
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionId=5206 and https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/Nursing_Laws#Rules
Connecticut
Requirements met
- College or university: A program conducted by an educational unit in nursing within the structure of a college or university approved pursuant to Section 10a-34 of the Connecticut General Statutes leading to an associate, baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing
- See additional information https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Departments-and-Agencies/DPH/dph/practitioner_licensing_and_investigations/plis/nursing/nursingregulationspdf.pdf and https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Registered-Nurse/RN-Licensure-by-Examination
Delaware
Requirements met
- Graduate from a board approved nursing program in the state where the program is located.
- Have completed at least 200 clinical hours for an LPN program and 400 clinical hours for a RN program.
- See additional information http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/1900.shtml
District of Columbia
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/Registered%20Nurse%20Examination%20Application-NEW.pdf and https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/nursing-regulations
Florida
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information https://floridasnursing.gov/licensing/ and http://floridasnursing.gov/resources/
Georgia
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsos.ga.gov%2Findex.php%2Flicensing%2Fplb%2F45%2Flicensure_as_a_registered_nurse&data=02%7C01%7Cgmannix%40ncsbn.org%7C36be64b259474b55a09508d807c443c3%7C5175da3be04749b5ad2fca355a6b37a3%7C0%7C0%7C637267886827389547&sdata=UeNyugU8xFCOxROM7KRHoB0H0W5lwe2UhsSphDquTPU%3D&reserved=0 and http://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/410
Guam
Requirements met
- See additional information http://dphss.guam.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/GBNE-Application-Updated-2019.pdf
Hawaii
Requirements met
- See additional information https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2020/03/Require-Info-App-for-Nursing-by-exam_01.19-R.pdf and http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/nursing/statute_rules/
Idaho
Requirements met
- Graduate from a RN program that is approved by the Board of Nursing in the home state.
- The program must meet substantially the same basic educational requirements as graduates of Idaho nursing education programs.
- Faculty who teach Idaho nursing students must have the privilege to practice in Idaho as a RN.
- Faculty must have the appropriate BSN/MSN qualifications depending on the program they are providing instruction for.
- When applying for licensure, the applicant will need to provide official transcripts or Affidavit of Graduation documenting graduation that qualifies them to sit for the NCLEX.
- Complete a fingerprint based criminal background check.
- See additional information http://https//adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/23/230101.pdf and https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/23/230101.pdf
Illinois
Requirements met
Indiana
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information https://www.in.gov/pla/3723.htm and http://www.in.gov/pla/3868.htm
Iowa
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/chapter/05-20-2020.655.3.pdf, https://nursing.iowa.gov/licensure and https://nursing.iowa.gov/about-us/iowa-law-and-administrative-rules
Kansas
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- RN Education regulations found in K.A.R. 60-2-104 and contain the following requirements:
- Content in biological, physical, social and behavioral sciences – must have A&P
- Content in growth & development / developmental psychology
- A minimum of 30 credit hours in nursing courses
- Nursing courses must have theory and direct clinical experience across the lifespan
- See additional information https://ksbn.kansas.gov/npa/ and https://www.kssos.org/pubs/pubs_kar.aspx
Kentucky
Requirements met
- An applicant for a KY RN license must have completed the basic curriculum for preparing registered nurses in an approved school of nursing and have completed the school’s requirements for graduation;
- … [Ref: KRS 314.041 (a)]. The Kentucky Board of Nursing does recognize graduates from prelicensure nursing education programs that are approved/accredited by other state boards of nursing as eligible for licensure in Kentucky
- See additional information https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/TITLE201.HTM
Louisiana
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
For RN and APRN licensure:
- The LA criteria for licensure are found in RS37:920.A.1.a-g as follows:
- §920. Licensure; qualifications; examination; renewal; temporary permits
- A.(1) The board shall issue a license to each applicant who applies for licensure as a registered nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse who files an application upon a form and in such manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by such fee as required in R.S. 37:927, and who furnishes evidence to the board that he:
- (a) Is of good moral character.
- (b) Has completed the requirements of a nursing education program approved by the board which prepares him for initial licensure as a registered nurse.
- (c) Passes an examination to the satisfaction of the board.
- (d) Has completed certain course work as required by the board.
- (e) Is not in violation of this Part and the rules and regulations.
- (f) Has committed no acts or omissions which constitute grounds for disciplinary action as defined in R.S. 37:921, or if found guilty of committing such acts or omissions, the board finds, after investigation, that sufficient restitution, rehabilitation, and education have occurred.
- (g) Is proficient in the English language if he graduated from a nursing education program offered in a foreign country.
- A.(1) The board shall issue a license to each applicant who applies for licensure as a registered nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse who files an application upon a form and in such manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by such fee as required in R.S. 37:927, and who furnishes evidence to the board that he:
- Further, approval of a program not located in Louisiana would have to meet the criteria listed in Louisiana Administrative Code LAC 46.XLVII.Chapter 35
- See additional information http://www.lsbn.state.la.us/NursingPractice/Laws,Rules.aspx
Maine
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- The program must be approved by another BON. When Maine reviews applications from individuals that graduated from another state, the program must be equitable to a program approved in Maine. National nursing program accreditation has been required for Maine programs since January 1, 2015. The Board defines “National Nursing Accreditation” as accreditation by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or other agency approved by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency.
- The RN applicant must also have completed a course of study of not less than 2 years in an approved program in professional nursing and holds a degree, diploma or certificate.
- See additional information https://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/docs/RN%20Exam%20Licensure%20Requirements.pdf and http://maine.gov/boardofnursing/laws-rules/index.html
Maryland
Requirements met
- A degree or diploma from a registered nursing education program by the state board in which you reside
- A degree or diploma from a registered nursing education program in any other state that the Board finds substantially equivalent to the programs in this State of Maryland
- Out of State students require an official final sealed transcript
- Maryland Board of Nursing Licensure by Exam Application (Apply On-line).
- Criminal History Record Check prior to submitting your application.
- Declaration of Primary State of Residence.
- See additional information http://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/nurse-practice-act.aspx, https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/licensure-by-exam.aspx and https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/licensure-nclex-rn-us.aspx
Massachusetts
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- Are of Good Moral Character, as defined by state law
- Have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
- If you were educated outside of Massachusetts, see Information for Graduates of US Nursing Programs and Eligibility for Licensure in Massachusetts
- See additional information https://www.mass.gov/service-details/laws-regulations-board-of-registration-in-nursing
Michigan
Requirements met
- See additional information
- Beginning January 6, 2022, completion of training to identify victims of human trafficking is required for initial licensure
- See additional information https://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/Nursing_517651_7.pdf and http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-72600_72603_27529_27542-295888--,00.html
Minnesota
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/6305.0400/, https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/6305.0300/ and http://mn.gov/health-licensing-boards/nursing/laws-and-rules/rules/
Mississippi
Requirements met
- You must have graduated from a nursing program (RN or LPN) which substantially meets the same educational criteria as Mississippi nursing programs.
- See additional information https://www.msbn.ms.gov/what-licensure-examination and https://www.msbn.ms.gov/legal/laws-and-rules
Missouri
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information https://pr.mo.gov/nursing-licensure-rn.asp and http://pr.mo.gov/nursing-rules-statutes.asp
Montana
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtrules.org%2Fgateway%2FRuleNo.asp%3FRN%3D24.159.1224&data=02%7C01%7Cgmannix%40ncsbn.org%7C6dc7b0b718ad41f9cee808d80d61fcca%7C5175da3be04749b5ad2fca355a6b37a3%7C0%7C0%7C637274061820610639&sdata=UVNsVeLKAxuW%2BdMeCOU8a6%2BhdAYNfc0Njf32E3b6t34%3D&reserved=0 and http://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/nur#8
Nebraska
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- 101-003.01 Licensure by Examination 101-003.01A Requirements for Licensure as a Practical Nurse (PN) or a Registered Nurse (RN) by Examination:
- An applicant for a license to practice on the basis of an examination must:
- Be of good moral character;
- Have completed four years of high school study or its equivalent as determined by the Board. The completion of an approved RN or PN program is sufficient evidence of having completed the equivalent of four years of high school study;
- Have completed the basic curriculum in an approved program of practical nursing (for LPN licensure) or registered nursing (for LPN or RN licensure) and hold a diploma therefrom;
- Pass the NCLEX-PN® (for LPN licensure) or the NCLEX-RN® (for RN licensure).
- See additional information https://www.nebraska.gov/rules-and-regs/regsearch/Rules/Health_and_Human_Services_System/Title-172/Chapter-097.pdf and https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdhhs.ne.gov%2Flicensure%2FPages%2FNurse-Licensing.aspx&data=02%7C01%7Cgmannix%40ncsbn.org%7Cfb53791fec5742f77e2808d8099eb46a%7C5175da3be04749b5ad2fca355a6b37a3%7C0%7C0%7C637269924518119055&sdata=6Z3zKYw3ja3zR8C9hFFW%2BSa073xvDW%2FxTZNX2ncQ0Oc%3D&reserved=0
Nevada
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information https://nevadanursingboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RNLPNbyExamAppInstructions.pdf and https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-632.html
New Hampshire
Requirements met
- Each applicant for an initial registered or practical nurse license by examination shall:
- (a) Meet the general requirements of Nur 302.01; and
- (b) Meet either education requirement:
- (1) Graduated from a board approved nursing education program in the United States or Canada that meets the requirements set forth in Nur 600, including the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN course requirements; or
- (2) Graduated from a nursing program outside the United States or Canada;
- (c) Take and pass either the:
- (1) NCLEX exam if a graduate of a board approved nursing education program in the United States or Canada; or
- (2) A nationally accepted accrediting agency examination endorsed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing examination and NCLEX if a graduate of a board approved nursing education program outside the United States or Canada.
- (c) Take and pass either the:
- More RN and LPN information:
- Nur 602.12 Curricular Requirements
- (a) The curriculum shall be derived from the program’s written philosophy and organizing framework and shall demonstrate logical sequencing and internal consistency.
- (b) To promote health and prevent disease, registered nurse programs shall provide a minimum of 1080 hours of nursing classroom instruction and concurrent clinical practice offering students the opportunity to care for individuals, families, groups and communities during various developmental stages who are experiencing physiological, or psychosocial, or environmental disruptions.
- (c) To promote health and prevent disease practical nurse programs shall provide a minimum of 600 hours of nursing classroom instruction and concurrent clinical practice offering students the opportunity to care for individual, families, groups and communities during various developmental stages that shall be considered to be in physiologically or psychosocially, noncomplex, stable situations.
- (d) Curricular content related to nursing courses shall include concurrent theoretical and clinical components designed to provide instructional activities benefiting individuals, families, and groups across the life span.
- (e) Curriculum components shall include.
- (1) Experiences that promote clinical judgment, clinical management, and commitment to improving quality and safety of the health care system; and
- (2) Evidence-based learning experiences and methods of instruction, including distance education methods, which are consistent with the curriculum, provided that:
- a. Faculty supervised clinical practice shall provide clinical hours consistent with Nur 602.12 (b), (c) and (d);
- b. Simulation may be utilized as a teaching strategy in laboratory and clinical settings to meet objectives for purpose of calculating the hours in the curriculum;
- c. Simulation will not be in lieu of an entire clinical experience; and
- d. Clinical experiences, including those with preceptors, shall be directed by readily available nurse-educator faculty members
- See additional information http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/nur.html
New Jersey
Requirements met
- For RN licensure:
- LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION
- N.J.A.C. 13:37-1.2; 2.2; Each applicant for licensure shall file with the Board:
- Complete application form, provided by the Board, which requests information concerning the applicant's educational and experiential background;
- The nonrefundable application fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5(a) 1; and
- A written certification from the registrar, or program administrator authorized by the registrar, attesting that the applicant has successfully completed all requirements for graduation from a registered professional nursing program accredited by the Board or a board of nursing in another state or a licensed practical nursing program accredited by the Board or by a board of nursing in another state. The certification shall indicate the date of graduation or the date the degree or diploma was conferred.
- See additional information https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/regulations/Chapter-37-New-Jersey-Board-of-Nursing.pdf and https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/Statutes/nursinglaw.pdf
New Mexico
Requirements met
- Successful completion of a Board approved program. If the state does not approve pre-licensure nursing programs, national programmatic accreditation (i.e. ACEN, CCNE, CNEA) is required.
- See additional information http://nmbon.sks.com/ruleiso.aspx
New York
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/nurselaw.htm and http://www.nysed.gov/college-university-evaluation/introduction
North Carolina
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program. Approved program should satisfy these components: http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title%2021%20-%20occupational%20licensing%20boards%20and%20commissions/chapter%2036%20-%20nursing/21%20ncac%2036%20.0224.pdf
- See additional information http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title%2021%20-%20occupational%20licensing%20boards%20and%20commissions/chapter%2036%20-%20nursing/21%20ncac%2036%20.0211.pdf and http://www.ncbon.com/practice-registered-nurse
North Dakota
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program an out-of-state nursing education program that meets the following requirements:
- Is approved by another board of nursing; and
- Includes supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum and is equivalent in amount and time to the ND Board of Nursing approved programs.
- See additional information https://www.ndbon.org/NurseLicensure/InitialExam/index.asp and https://www.ndbon.org/RegulationsPractice/AdminRulesRegs.asp
Northern Marina Islands
Requirements met
- See additional information http://www.cnmilaw.org/pdf/public_laws/14/pl14-62.pdf and http://www.cnmilaw.org/pdf/public_laws/14/pl14-62.pdf
Ohio
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4723-7-02v1 and https://nursing.ohio.gov/laws-rules/
Oklahoma
Requirements met
- Cause submission of an official transcript showing completion of the basic professional curricula of a state Board-approved registered nursing education program conducted in a member board jurisdiction that meets the requirements of 485:10-5-6(d), and showing the diploma or degree and the date conferred. The transcript must be obtained from an entity approved and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a primary source for providing education transcripts.
- See additional information http://www.oar.state.ok.us/viewhtml/485_10-7-1.htm and http://www.ok.gov/nursing/rules.html
Oregon
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/Pages/apply-NCLEX.aspx and https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayChapterRules.action?selectedChapter=16
Pennsylvania
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- Educational requirements are described in Sections 21.81, 21.84-21.89, 21.201-21.203, and 21.369 of the Board's regulations. https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Nursing/Pages/Board-Laws-and-Regulations.aspx
- See additional information http://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Nursing/Pages/Board-Laws-and-Regulations.aspx#.VTAurP50xRA
Rhode Island
Requirements met
- For RN licensure:
- A. Professional (Registered) Nurse. An applicant seeking initial licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Rhode Island must:
- 1. Be of good moral character;
- 2. Have completed at least an approved high school course of study or the equivalent supported by diploma or certificate thereof as determined by the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education; and
- 3. Have successfully completed the prescribed curriculum in a Board-approved basic professional nursing education program and holds a diploma from the program,
- 4. Foreign trained applicants must meet the requirements set forth in § 3.3.4(C) of this Part.
- See additional information http://www.health.ri.gov/for/nurses/index.php
South Carolina
Requirements met
- For RN Licensure:
- Registered Nurse (RN): An applicant for licensure as an Registered Nurse (RN) shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:
- 1. submits satisfactory proof of identity and age demonstrating that the applicant is eighteen years of age or older;
- 2. submits a copy of the applicant's social security card or permanent resident card; a resident alien who does not have a social security number must have an alien identification number;
- 3. has not committed any acts that are grounds for disciplinary action;
- 4. has completed all requirements for graduation from an approved school of nursing or nursing education program approved by the state or jurisdiction in this country or territory or dependency of the United States in which the program is located.
- Registered Nurse (RN): An applicant for licensure as an Registered Nurse (RN) shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:
- Note: Credit may not be given in an initial application for an unapproved correspondence course or for experience gained through employment.
- See additional information https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fllr.sc.gov%2Fnurse%2Frn.aspx&data=02%7C01%7Cgmannix%40ncsbn.org%7C2b4022c360de4263f56908d8146c66a2%7C5175da3be04749b5ad2fca355a6b37a3%7C0%7C0%7C637281803092893413&sdata=j0LDj2hnbS1%2FimHLqZZiCCrV7u6iVil0TG2xcpKTMMM%3D&reserved=0 and https://www.ncsbn.org/South_Carolina_Nursing_Regulations.pdf
South Dakota
Requirements met
- For licensure as a practical nurse or registered nurse in South Dakota, the applicant must:
- complete a practical or registered nursing program that is board approved in the state in which it originates and meets the eligibility requirements in that state to sit for the NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN.
- See additional information https://doh.sd.gov/documents/FAQeducation.pdf and http://doh.sd.gov/Boards/Nursing/nurseact.aspx
Tennessee
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1000/1000-01.20190805.pdf and https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/nursing-board/nursing-board/statutes-and-rules.html
Texas
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information https://www.bon.texas.gov/rr_current/217-2.asp and http://www.bon.state.tx.us/laws_and_rules_rules_and_regulations.asp
Utah
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information http://www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/nursing.html
Vermont
Requirements met
- For RN licensure:
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- Nursing education programs shall be conducted in an accredited state-approved school. Accreditation may be by the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or another accrediting body recognized by the Board.
- Effective July 1, 2020, all Vermont prelicensure nursing education programs must be accredited by a national nursing accreditation organization approved by the Board.
- The Board may at anytime request information it deems necessary for oversight of proposed or existing nursing education programs.
- See additional information https://sos.vermont.gov/media/dejbbaaa/adopted-clean-rules-dec-23-2014.pdf and https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=b4c6b44c-9b8a-4a02-9e85-71bd3497b4d7&config=00JAA3YmIxY2M5OC0zYmJjLTQ4ZjMtYjY3Yi02ODZhMTViYWUzMmEKAFBvZENhdGFsb2dfKuGXoJFNHKuKZG9OqaaI&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fadministrative-codes%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A5WS0-FPD1-FGRY-B14D-00008-00&pdcontentcomponentid=234125&pdteaserkey=sr0&pditab=allpods&ecomp=tgw_kkk&earg=sr0&prid=cb00570f-1ba3-476f-89e8-11c0fa3fbb33
Virgin Islands
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information https://www.ncsbn.org/VI_Nurse_Practice_Act.pdf and https://www.ncsbn.org/VI_Rules_Regulations.pdf
Virginia
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- Graduates of nursing schools located in other states - Verification of Clinical Hours: If you attended a nursing program outside of Virginia, your FINAL official transcript must include evidence of the actual (direct client care) clinical hours broken down for each course.
- A. Both classroom and online curricula shall reflect the philosophy and objectives of the nursing education program and shall be consistent with the law governing the practice of nursing.
- B. Nursing education programs preparing for licensure as a registered or practical nurse shall include:
- 1. Evidence-based didactic content and supervised clinical experience in nursing, encompassing the attainment and maintenance of physical and mental health and the prevention of illness for individuals and groups throughout the life cycle and in a variety of acute, nonacute, community-based, and long-term care clinical settings and experiences to include adult medical/surgical nursing, geriatric nursing, maternal/infant (obstetrics, gynecology, neonatal) nursing, mental health/psychiatric nursing, nursing fundamentals, and pediatric nursing;
18VAC90-27-100 (A) and (B)
- A. A nursing education program preparing a student for licensure as a registered nurse shall provide a minimum of 500 hours of direct client care supervised by qualified faculty. A nursing education program preparing a student for licensure as a practical nurse shall provide a minimum of 400 hours of direct client care supervised by qualified faculty. Direct client care hours shall include experiences and settings as set forth in 18VAC90-27-90 B 1.
- B. Licensed practical nurses transitioning into prelicensure registered nursing programs may be awarded no more than 150 clinical hours of the 400 clinical hours received in a practical nursing program. In a practical nursing to registered nursing transitional program, the remainder of the clinical hours shall include registered nursing clinical experience across the life cycle in adult medical/surgical nursing, maternal/infant (obstetrics, gynecology, neonatal) nursing, mental health/psychiatric nursing, and pediatric nursing.
- See additional information http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/PractitionerResources/LawsRegulations/
Washington
Requirements met**
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- Complete seven clock hours of AIDS education as required in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 8.
- See additional information https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-840-030 and http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/NursingCommission/Laws.aspx
West Virginia
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information http://apps.sos.wv.gov/adlaw/csr/readfile.aspx?DocId=53257&Format=PDF and http://www.wvrnboard.wv.gov/lawandscope/Pages/default.aspx
Wisconsin
Requirements met
- For RN licensure:
- N 2.10 Qualifications for licensure:
- (a) Graduates from a high school or its equivalent.
- (b) Does not have an arrest or conviction record, subject to ss.
- 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, Stats.
- (c) Graduates from any of the following:
- 1. A board−approved school of professional nursing.
- 2. A comparable school of professional nursing.
- (d) In lieu of meeting the requirement in par.
- (c), evidence of general and professional educational qualifications comparable to those required in this state at the time of graduation.
- (e) Passes the NCLEX.
- See additional information https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/n/2.pdf and https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/RulesStatutes/Nursing.aspx
Wyoming
Requirements met
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- See additional information https://wsbn.wyo.gov/licensing and https://nursing-online.state.wy.us/Default.aspx?page=24
Information on the Nurse Licensure Compact may be found at https://www.in.gov/pla/nursing.htm. Indiana Compacted licensure goes into effect July 1, 2020. A list of NLC member states may be found at https://www.ncsbn.org/nlcmemberstates.pdf or a map of NLC member states may be found at https://www.ncsbn.org/NLC_Map_Updated_June_2019.pdf.