Nurse License Requirements in Wisconsin
License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Wisconsin 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
Wisconsin Board of Nursing, under the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), licenses LPNs and RNs. NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN required. Wisconsin is NOT a Nurse Licensure Compact member state; a Wisconsin-specific license is required. Biennial renewal; continuing education not mandated by state but continuing competency required.