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The Rhode Island Board of Nursing licenses registered nurses and practical nurses. Nurses planning to work in Rhode Island must apply to the Board of Nursing for licensure. Rhode Island is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Select license type you’re applying for:
Registered Nurse
Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required by Rhode Island for Registered Nurse Initial Licensure
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores not required to be resubmitted to TruMerit for CP Verification Letter.
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Registered Nurse
Endorsement
Service(s) Required by Rhode Island for Registered Nurse Endorsement
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES
Notes
Licensed Practical Nurse
Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required by Rhode Island for LPN Initial Licensure
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES
Notes
Licensed Practical Nurse
Endorsement
Service(s) Required by Rhode Island for LPN Endorsement
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES