Nurse License Requirements in District of Columbia
License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: District of Columbia 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
DC Board of Nursing, under DC Health, licenses LPNs and RNs. NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN required. Washington DC is NOT a Nurse Licensure Compact member; a DC-specific license is required. Biennial renewal with continuing education.