The Arizona State Board of Nursing licenses registered nurses and practical nurses. Arizona is a Nurse Licensure Compact (Compact) state, meaning that nurses licensed by another Compact state do not need to apply for licensure unless they plan to make Arizona their primary state of residency.
Select license type you’re applying for:
Registered Nurse - Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores not required to be resubmitted to CGFNS for CP or VS Verification Letter
Exams scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS or CES
Notes
Licensed Practical Nurse - Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores not required to be resubmitted to CGFNS for VS Verification Letter
Exams scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS or CES
Notes
Licensed Practical Nurse - Endorsement
Service(s) Required
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores not required to be resubmitted to CGFNS for VS Verification Letter
Exams scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS or CES
