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As of July 1, 2023, licensing and other health and occupational licenses will become part of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) as a new organizational structure for state government goes into effect. Government departments and agencies that provide related services or have similar business functions are aligning to better serve Iowans.

Iowa Board of Nursing

Foreign Educated Nurses

EXAM Applicants: 

"Exam" means applying to take the NCLEX examination for initial licensure in Iowa. 

A checklist for licensure by examination for Foreign Educated Nurses may be found by downloading the Exam Checklist Foreign Educated Nurses PDF.

Information for licensure by examination for Foreign Educated Nurses may be found by downloading the Exam Instructions for Foreign Educated Nurses PDF. 

ENDORSEMENT Applicants:

"Endorsement” means the process by which a foreign educated registered nurse/licensed practical nurse licensed in another jurisdiction (state) becomes licensed in Iowa.

Qualifications for Licensure in Iowa:

A checklist for licensure by endorsement for Foreign Educated Nurses may be found by downloading the Endorsement Checklist Foreign Educated Nurses PDF.

Information for licensure by endorsement for Foreign Educated Nurses may be found by downloading the Endorsement Instructions for Foreign Educated Nurses PDF.

 

11/10/2022