The New Mexico State Board of Nursing licenses registered nurses and practical nurses. New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 Verification Letter.
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES.
Notes
*VisaScreen® Verification Letter (VS) required for Canadian Applicants Only
Registered Nurse - Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES