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NOTE: CGFNS does not accept the at-home versions of English Language Proficiency exams.

Puerto Rico Licensure & Registration Info

The Puerto Rico Board of Nursing licenses registered nurses and practical nurses. Nurses planning to work in Puerto Rico must apply to the Board of Nursing for licensure. Puerto Rico is not a Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction.

Select license type you’re applying for:

Registered Nurse - Initial Licensure

Service(s) Required

*Credentials Evaluation Service Professional Report®

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

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

Notes

*May be required by the Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse - Endorsement

Service(s) Required

*Credentials Evaluation Service Professional Report®

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

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

Notes

*May be required by the Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse - Initial Licensure

Service(s) Required

*Credentials Evaluation Service Professional Report®

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

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

Notes

*May be required by the Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse - Endorsement

Service(s) Required

*Credentials Evaluation Service Professional Report®

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

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

Notes

*May be required by the Board of Nursing