Washington D.C. Licensure & Registration Info

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

Select license type you’re applying for:

Registered Nurse

Initial Licensure

Service(s) Required by Washington D.C. for Registered Nurse Initial Licensure

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

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

Notes

Registered Nurse

Endorsement

Service(s) Required by Washington D.C. for Registered Nurse Endorsement

OR

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

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

Notes

Licensed Practical Nurse

Initial Licensure

Service(s) Required by Washington D.C. for LPN Initial Licensure

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

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

Notes

Licensed Practical Nurse

Endorsement

Service(s) Required by Washington D.C. for LPN Endorsement

OR

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

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

Notes