LVN/LPN License Requirements by State
Select a state to view detailed LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) licensing requirements, including education, NCLEX-PN exam info, fees, and continuing education.
Note: California and Texas use "LVN" (Licensed Vocational Nurse). All other states use "LPN" (Licensed Practical Nurse). The scope of practice is similar.
Alabama
NLC Alaska
Arizona
NLC Arkansas
NLC California LVN
Colorado
NLC Connecticut
NLC Delaware
NLC Florida
NLC Georgia
NLC Hawaii
Idaho
NLC Illinois
Indiana
NLC Iowa
NLC Kansas
NLC Kentucky
NLC Louisiana
NLC Maine
NLC Maryland
NLC Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
NLC Missouri
NLC Montana
NLC Nebraska
NLC Nevada
New Hampshire
NLC New Jersey
NLC New Mexico
NLC New York
North Carolina
NLC North Dakota
NLC Ohio
NLC Oklahoma
NLC Oregon
Pennsylvania
NLC Rhode Island
NLC South Carolina
NLC South Dakota
NLC Tennessee
NLC Texas LVN
NLC Utah
NLC Vermont
NLC Virginia
NLC Washington
West Virginia
NLC Wisconsin
NLC Wyoming
NLC What is the NLC Compact?
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows LVN/LPNs to have one multistate license with the privilege to practice in their home state and other NLC states. 39 states are currently NLC members.
Learn more about the NLC →Ready to Advance Your Career?
Many LVN/LPNs choose to become Registered Nurses (RNs). LVN-to-RN bridge programs are available at many nursing schools and can help you advance.
Explore RN requirements →