FUS students and alums who intend to practice nursing in another state are responsible for contacting the applicable licensure board to confirm the state licensure requirements (outside of Ohio). FUS is currently working on identifying specific state requirements not met by the FUS nursing program. For the most up-to-date information about state-specific nursing license requirements by state, see the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), Board of Nursing Professional Licensure Requirements by State website.
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows a nurse to have one multistate license with the ability to practice in the home state and other compact states.
LICENSURE DETAILS
Uniform Licensure Requirements (ULRs) are the essential prerequisites for initial endorsement, renewal and reinstatement licensure needed across every NCSBN jurisdiction to ensure the safe and competent practice of nursing. ULRs protect the public by setting consistent standards and promoting a health care system that is fluid and accessible by removing barriers to care and maximizing portability for nurses. They also assure the consumer that a nurse in one state has met the requirements of the nurses in every other state. ULRs support the fact that the expectations for the education of a nurse and the responsibilities of a nurse are the same throughout every NCSBN member board jurisdiction in the United States. Source: https://www.nursecompact.com/how-it-works/applying-for-licensure.page#uniform-licensure-requirements
- Nursing Education Requirements RN:
- Verification of graduation or eligibility for graduation from a Member Board approved prelicensure RN program.
- Verification by a credentials review agency of graduation from a nursing program comparable to a Member Board approved RN prelicensure program. OR
- Graduation from a nursing program comparable to a member board approved RN program. This program should be approved by an accrediting body or other authority whose role it is to approve nursing programs in that country.
- NCLEX Requirements:
- Verification that applicant successfully completed NCLEX-RN.
- Additional Public Protection Requirements: Criminal Background Check
- Assessment of all misdemeanors, felonies, and plea agreements (even if adjudication was withheld) of all individuals applying for licensure on a case-by-case basis to determine board action.
- Require psychological evaluation for all individuals convicted of a sexual offense involving a minor or performing a sexual act against the will of another person. This evaluation should be performed by a qualified expert approved by the board. If the evaluation identifies sexual behaviors of a predatory nature the board of nursing should deny licensure.
- Additional Public Protection Requirements: Substance Use Disorders
- Require a substance use disorder evaluation to verify the applicant is capable of practicing nursing safely.
- Additional Public Protection Requirements: Other licenses, certifications, registrations
- Assessment of any actions taken or initiated against a professional or occupational license, registration or certification and consideration of the individual’s ability to practice nursing safely.
ALABAMA
Alabama Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Alabama.
ALASKA
Alaska Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Alaska.
ARIZONA
Arizona State Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Arizona.
ARKANSAS
Arkansas Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Arkansas.
CALIFORNIA
California Board of Registered Nursing
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in California. California has required general education requirements that may or may not be included in a student’s first degree. All requirements must be met before eligible for the NCLEX.
COLORADO
Colorado Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Colorado.
CONNECTICUT
Connecticut Department of Public Health
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Connecticut.
DELAWARE
Delaware Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Delaware.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in in the District of Columbia.
FLORIDA
Florida Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Florida.
GEORGIA
Georgia Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Georgia.
HAWAII
Hawaii Board of Nursing
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Hawaii.
IDAHO
Idaho Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Idaho.
ILLINOIS
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation, Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Illinois.
INDIANA
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Nursing Board
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Indiana.
IOWA
Iowa Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Iowa.
KANSAS
Kansas Nursing Board
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Kansas.
KENTUCKY
Kentucky Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Kentucky.
LOUISIANA
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Louisiana.
MAINE
Maine State Board of Nursing
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Maine.
MARYLAND
Maryland Board of Nursing
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Maryland.
MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Massachusetts.
MICHIGAN
Michigan Board of Nursing
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Michigan. Human Trafficking training required with initial licensing.
MINNESOTA
Minnesota Board of Nursing
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Minnesota.
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Mississippi.
MISSOURI
Missouri Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Missouri.
MONTANA
Montana Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Montana.
NEBRASKA
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in in Nebraska.
NEVADA
Nevada State Board of Nursing
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Nevada.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in New Hampshire.
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in New Jersey.
NEW MEXICO
New Mexico Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Mexico.
NEW YORK
New York State Board for Nursing
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in New York.
NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in North Carolina.
NORTH DAKOTA
North Dakota Board of Nursing
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in North Dakota.
OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in in Oklahoma.
OREGON
Oregon State Board of Nursing
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Oregon.
PACIFIC TERRITORIES
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Pacific Territories.
PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in in Pennsylvania.
PUERTO RICO
Puerto Rico Board of Nursing
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Puerto Rico.
RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Rhode Island.
SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina State Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in South Carolina.
SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in South Dakota.
TENNESSEE
Tennessee Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Tennessee.
TEXAS
Texas Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Texas.
UTAH
Utah Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Utah.
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
VERMONT
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation Nursing Section
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Vermont.
VIRGINIA
Virginia Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Virginia.
WASHINGTON
Washington State Board of Nursing
FUS has not determined whether completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Washington.
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia RN Board
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in West Virginia.
WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in in Wisconsin.
WYOMING
Wyoming Board of Nursing
FUS has determined completion of our licensure/endorsement programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in in Wyoming.