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Legally reside in an E nhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) state. Hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in their state of legal residency. Declare their primary state of residency within an eNLC state as determined by federal tax returns. Meet licensure requirements in their home state.
Explore RN requirements by state, including initial RN license requests, transfers, or renewals. Registered nursing (RN) requirements vary among states, whether you’re applying for a new nursing license, renewing your current license, or transferring an existing one.
To easily find nursing licensure requirements (RN, PN and APRN programs), please select the states/jurisdictions where you want to know their licensure requirements.
This map shows you which states are currently in the NLC. Licensure requirements vary by state. Complete the form below for state-specific nurse licensure guidance based on where you plan to live and practice.
CPR certification has been a requirement for healthcare workers for at least the past 40 to 50 years. Its requirement can be found in several places, including American Hospital Association guidelines and Joint Commission requirements.
While each state has its own requirements, licensed professionals typically need an approved or accredited education and a passing grade on the NCLEX-RN exam. Here, we outline the specific RN license and RN education requirements for each state and Washington, D.C.
The responsibilities of a licensed nurse include knowledge of, and adherence to, the laws and rules which govern nursing as outlined in the nurse practice act and regulations. Review the nursing law and rules by locating your state nurse practice act and regulations.
STATE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING. This list comes from AAACEUs and is a list of all continuing education (CE) requirements for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) by state (AAACEUs, n.d.). Twenty-four contact hours every 2 years for RNs.
Some facility laws and rules require nurses to have a CPR certification. For example, WAC 246-320 Hospital Licensing Regulations require at least one nurse to have CPR and at least one nurse to have advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) in recovery areas and in critical care units.
To renew your license, you must meet one of the following requirements: earn 15 practice-focused contact hours through a nationally recognized or state CE-approved program; certify through a national certifying board; or complete an academic course in nursing or a related field.