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