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