North Carolina Licensure & Registration Info

The North Carolina State Board of Nursing licenses registered nurses and practical nurses. North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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.

Exam scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES.

Notes

No requirement for license from country of education. If the applicant does not have a license or cannot provide a verification of licensure, proceed with CES assessment ONLY.

Registered Nurse - Endorsement

Service(s) Required

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Exam scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES.

Notes

No requirement for license from country of education. Applicant must provide a verification of licensure from country of most recent nursing practice.

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.

Exam scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES.

Notes

No requirement for license from country of education. If the applicant does not have a license or cannot provide a verification of licensure, proceed with CES assessment ONLY.

Licensed Practical Nurse - Endorsement

Service(s) Required

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Exam scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES.

Notes

*May be required by Board of Nursing

No requirement for license from country of education. Applicant must provide a verification of licensure from country of most recent nursing practice.

CGFNS International will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Regular hours will resume on December 2, 2024.
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