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 this pdf file: Exam Checklist Foreign Educated Nurses

Information for licensure by examination for Foreign Educated Nurses may be found by downloading this pdf file: Exam Instructions for Foreign Educated Nurses

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 this pdf file: Endorsement Checklist Foreign Educated Nurses

Information for licensure by endorsement for Foreign Educated Nurses may be found by downloading this pdf file: Endorsement Instructions for Foreign Educated Nurses

02/19/2020