Nursing news for United States
Rule changes, exam dates and events for nurses heading to United States, written in our own words with a link to every official source.
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Free webinar: getting your first multistate nursing licence (USA)
When: 17 November 2026, 2:00 pm US Central · Online
The Nurse Licensure Compact, run with NCSBN, holds a free webinar for nursing students on 17 November 2026 at 2:00 pm US Central Time. Registration is required.
- Source:Nurse Licensure Compact (NCSBN)(official source)
- EventsUpcoming
Free webinar: how your home state affects a US multistate licence
When: 26 January 2027, 2:00 pm US Central · Online
A free Nurse Licensure Compact webinar on 26 January 2027 at 2:00 pm US Central Time explains how your primary state of residence affects a multistate licence. This matters if you move to the US.
- Source:Nurse Licensure Compact (NCSBN)(official source)
- News
NCLEX fee rises to USD 350 from February 2027
At its August 2026 annual meeting, NCSBN confirmed that the NCLEX fee will be USD 350 in the United States and Australia and CAD 570 in Canada from February 2027. Check the fee on the day you register.
- Source:National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)(official source)
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USA: new English test rules for VisaScreen from 12 May 2026
HRSA updated the English tests and scores accepted for VisaScreen certification, for tests taken on or after 12 May 2026. TOEIC is no longer accepted. Check TruMerit's page for the current tests and scores.
- Source:TruMerit (VisaScreen)(official source)