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
11/10/2022