Moving on military orders does not have to mean months without nursing work. Learn how license portability, expedited licensure, the compact and temporary licenses can help, and what to ask the state
A complaint to your board of nursing starts a process, not a verdict. Learn how boards generally screen and investigate complaints, the range of possible outcomes, and what to do and avoid while a com
Registering for the NCLEX-PN takes two pieces of work: applying to your state board and registering with Pearson VUE. Here is how the process usually goes, from application to Authorization to Test, t
Nursys e-Notify is a free NCSBN service that alerts you to changes on your nursing licenses, from status updates to expiration reminders. Learn what it tracks, how to enroll and what to do when an ale
The Next Generation NCLEX launched in April 2023 with clinical judgment case studies, new item types and partial credit scoring. Here is what changed, what stayed the same, and how to adjust the way y
What nursing employers usually check before your start date, how drug screens and medical review work, your general rights under federal law, and how to prepare if something on your record needs expla
How LPN to RN bridge programs give you credit for what you already know, the difference between LPN-to-ADN and LPN-to-BSN routes, typical prerequisites, what to check before you enroll and how to mana
APRN licensure is granted state by state, and the Nurse Licensure Compact does not cover it. Here is what you need in each state where you practice, what changes with telehealth, and how to plan a mov
Internationally educated nurses can earn a US nursing license by having their education evaluated, meeting English requirements, applying to a state board and passing the NCLEX. Here is how the proces
How to find a nursing job after being fired: learn how the separation is recorded, check whether your license is involved, write a short honest explanation, line up references and choose where to appl
Failing the NCLEX is a setback, not the end of your nursing career. Learn what your Candidate Performance Report shows, how retakes generally work, what it may mean for a job offer, and how to study d
What to do when a nursing assignment feels unsafe: how to assess it, raise concerns through the chain of command, document your objection per facility policy, and understand refusal versus patient aba