How do I check the status of my nursing license?
To check a nurse's license registered with another Board of Nursing in the United States or its territories, visit the Nursys verification report. For help, call the Nursys license verification department at (312) 525–3600 or toll free at (866) 819–1700.
What is the purpose of Nursys?
Nursys (Nurse System) is a computer system that contains nurse license and license discipline information that is provided by boards of nursing in the U.S. and its territories. Nursys receives regular updates of nurse personal (name, address, etc.) and license information from Nursys participating boards of nursing.
What is the Nursys database?
Nursys is the only national database for verification of nurse licensure, discipline and practice privileges for RNs and LPN/VNs licensed in participating boards of nursing, including all states in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Which states do not participate in Nursys?
Non-Nursys - California, Pennsylvania, and Michigan (temporarily) do not participate. If you need to request an official license verification from these states, it can add on A LOT of time (up to 2 months for California).