Compact status
Nurse Licensure Compact member
NE · Internationally educated nurses
Nebraska RN license requirements
A researched starting point for applying to Nebraska Board of Nursing / DHHS Licensure Unit, including education review, English rules, identification requirements, background checks, and the NCLEX sequence.
Credential evaluation
Approved options: TruMerit CES Professional Report; ERES Forms 100/101/102; Josef Silny Foreign Credential Evaluation for Board of Nursing Applicants.
English requirement
For examination applicants graduating from a non-English-speaking program, direct test evidence is required. Current page lists TOEFL, IELTS Academic, TOEIC, MET, PTE Academic, and OET scores; Duolingo is not accepted.
SSN requirement
Application requires SSN or the lawful-presence/immigration documentation specified by DHHS; confirm the exact initial-license route in the current form.
Background check
Criminal background check and fingerprinting are required.
Education review
Approved evaluator must review non-U.S./non-Canadian education. DHHS determines whether the report satisfies Nebraska requirements.
Application sequence
How to apply in Nebraska
- 1
Submit the RN/LPN examination application.
- 2
Order an approved evaluation and English result if applicable directly to DHHS.
- 3
Complete fingerprints/background check.
- 4
Register with Pearson VUE at any point; DHHS cannot approve eligibility until every requirement is present.
Documents to prepare
- Approved credential report
- English score if applicable
- Fingerprint cards
- Lawful-presence documentation where applicable
- License verification if applicable
Verify before paying
- • The foreign-educated page distinguishes examination English rules from endorsement rules.
- • A multistate license requires Nebraska primary residence and all uniform NLC requirements.
Apply through the official board
This guide helps you compare requirements; it is not the application. Check the current instructions from Nebraska Board of Nursing / DHHS Licensure Unit before ordering reports or submitting documents.
Official sources reviewed
Research checked 2026-07-22. Requirements can change.
General educational information only. The state board is the authority on licensure eligibility; immigration authorization is a separate process.