Nurse License Requirements in North Carolina
License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: North Carolina 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
North Carolina Board of Nursing licenses LPNs and RNs. NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN required. North Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Biennial renewal; no mandatory continuing education hours but continued competency required.