Licensure Guide

1. Submit verification from the state, territory or province in which you were first licensed
2. Submit verification from the state, territory or province that issued the license you are currently using to practice nursing.

*If the state in which you were first licensed is the same as the state in which you are currently practicing, you will submit one verification. If the state in which you were first licensed is different than the state in which you are currently practicing, you will submit two verifications.

1. If the state participates in Nursys, you must complete the Nursys verification process, pay their fee and designate Minnesota as the receipt of the verification.
2. If the state does not participate in Nursys, you must contact their state Board directly for further instructions. You will need to send them the Verification of License form (p. 6 & 7 of the application) to complete and submit to the Minnesota Board of Nursing on your behalf.

1. The Criminal Background Check program office will send you a fingerprint packet by email within 1-2 business days, follow those instructions and submit your fingerprints as soon as possible.

1. If you have not engaged in acceptable nursing practice for more than 5 years, you must successfully complete a refresher course that meets board criteria.