Nurse License Requirements in Alabama

License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026

Agency And Exam

Issuing agency: Alabama Board of Nursing

Official licensing agency website

Exam provider: Pearson VUE

Reciprocity And License Levels

License levels

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Registered Nurse (RN)

Reciprocity states

None listed

Notes

Alabama Board of Nursing licenses LPNs and RNs. RN candidates must pass NCLEX-RN; LPN candidates must pass NCLEX-PN. Alabama is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, allowing multistate practice privileges. Applications submitted through nursys.com.

Nurse License Requirements in Alabama

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