US nursing licensure
US nursing licensure, state by state.
US licensure runs through each state’s board of nursing. Migo lays out every stage from official sources, from choosing your state and getting your credentials evaluated to the board application, tailored to where you trained and where you work now.
Free plan and AI guidance. No card needed.
Who this is for
- Registered nurses trained outside the US
- Working in the UK, the Gulf or your home country
What your plan covers
Every stage, in order, from official sources.
01
Understand US licensure and choose your state
How US nursing licensure works, and shortlisting the state you will apply to.
02
Work out the English evidence your board wants
Whether you need a test at all.
03
Get your education and registration documented
A credentials evaluation, verification of your current registration, and identity and background checks.
04
Apply to your state board of nursing
Submit the application, then track it and respond quickly.
05
The licensure exam
Where the national licensure exam fits once your board approves you.
06
Employer, VisaScreen and your first weeks
Your plan continues to finding a sponsoring employer, the VisaScreen certificate and keeping your licence in good standing.
Questions
Before you start
I trained in one country and work in another. Does that matter?
Yes, and Migo plans for both. Tell it where you trained and where you live and work now, for example the Gulf or the UK, and your plan includes the good-standing letters and police certificates that come from each.
Does Migo help me pass the exams?
No. Migo is not a course and does not teach exam content. It plans your registration route, explains each stage from the official sources, and keeps track of your documents and what comes next. If your route includes an exam, the plan shows where it fits.
What does it cost?
Your plan and the AI guidance are free. Credits are only used if you choose an optional expert add-on, and packs start at $5 (card payment in USD). Registration, assessment and application fees are paid to the organisations that charge them, not to Migo.
Is Migo part of the NCSBN or any state board of nursing?
No. Migo is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NCSBN or any state board of nursing. Every step links to the official source, and Migo does not give legal or immigration advice.
See your whole route before you commit to anything.
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