How To Get A Nursing License In Each State

Each state’s board of nursing has a distinct process by which they grant permission to practice in their state. To help you get started in procuring the relevant license for a job you are interested in, we have listed below StaffDNA’s top 27 states board of nursing websites. The board of nursing websites is where you can read about the state’s licensing process and begin your application for a license.

Arizona

Website:  Arizona State Board of Nursing

Arkansas

Website: Arkansas State Board of Nursing

California

Website: California Board of Registered Nursing

Colorado

Website: Colorado Board of Nursing

Florida

Website: Florida Board of Nursing

Georgia

Website:  Georgia Board of Nursing

Illinois

Website: Illinois Board of Nursing

Indiana

Website: Indiana Board of Nursing

Kentucky

Website: Kentucky Board of Nursing

Louisiana

Website: Louisiana Board of Nursing

Maine

Website: Maine Board of Nursing

Michigan

Website: Michigan Board of Nursing

Missouri

Website: Missouri Board of Nursing

Nevada

Website: Nevada Board of Nursing

New Hampshire

Website: New Hampshire Board of Nursing

New Mexico

Website: New Mexico Board of Nursing

North Dakota

Website: North Dakota Board of Nursing

Oklahoma

Website: Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Oregon

Website: Oregon Board of Nursing

South Carolina

Website: South Carolina Board of Nursing

South Dakota

Website: South Dakota Board of Nursing

Tennessee

Website: Tennessee Board of Nursing

Texas

Website: Texas Board of Nursing

Virginia

Website: Virginia Board of Nursing

Washington

Website: Washington Board of Nursing

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Wisconsin

Website: Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Wyoming

Website: Wyoming Board of Nursing

**Indian Health Service Facilities accept any active state license.

Updated on: September 2022