Puerto Rico Licensure & Registration Info

The Puerto Rico Board of Nursing licenses registered nurses and practical nurses. Nurses planning to work in Puerto Rico must apply to the Board of Nursing for licensure. Puerto Rico is not a Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction.

Select license type you’re applying for:

Registered Nurse

Initial Licensure

Service(s) Required by Puerto Rico for Registered Nurse Initial Licensure

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES.

Notes

*May be required by the Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse

Endorsement

Service(s) Required by Puerto Rico for Registered Nurse Endorsement

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES.

Notes

*May be required by the Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

Initial Licensure

Service(s) Required by Puerto Rico for LPN Initial Licensure

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES.

Notes

*May be required by the Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

Endorsement

Service(s) Required by Puerto Rico for LPN Endorsement

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES.

Notes

*May be required by the Board of Nursing