Is Michigan a compact (multistate) nursing state?

No, not currently. Compact legislation advanced in the Michigan Legislature and passed the House in June 2025, but the state has not enacted and implemented the compact. A multistate license from another state does not authorize practice in Michigan; nurses need a Michigan license.

Who regulates nursing in Michigan?

The Michigan Board of Nursing, administered by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), licenses RNs and LPNs and approves nursing programs. Use LARA for current requirements.

How do I register for the NCLEX in Michigan?

Apply for licensure by examination with the Michigan Board of Nursing through LARA, then register for the NCLEX with Pearson VUE and pay the fee. Once the board confirms eligibility you receive an Authorization to Test and schedule at a Pearson VUE center. NCSBN develops the NCLEX.

How can I verify a Michigan nursing license?

Use LARA's online licensee search (the Accela-based verification portal), which shows license status and any disciplinary action. Michigan does not participate in Nursys QuickConfirm for its own licenses, so the LARA lookup is the primary source.

What nursing schools are in Michigan?

Michigan nursing programs include the University of Michigan School of Nursing in Ann Arbor, Michigan State University in East Lansing, Wayne State University in Detroit, and Grand Valley State University's Kirkhof College of Nursing. Confirm current board approval with LARA.

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Nursing in Michigan is regulated by the Michigan Board of Nursing, administered through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Michigan is not currently a Nurse Licensure Compact state: a bill to join passed the Michigan House in June 2025 but had not yet been enacted, so nurses must hold a Michigan license to practice there. License verification runs through LARA's online licensee search rather than Nursys, which Michigan does not use for its own licenses.

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Board of Nursing: Michigan Board of Nursing
Compact status: Nurse Licensure Compact — legislation pending
License verification: Search for a licensee — Michigan LARA

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Nurse Licensure Compact — legislation pending

Michigan is not yet a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Compact legislation passed the Michigan House in June 2025 but has not been enacted and implemented, so a multistate license is not currently valid for practice in Michigan.

Who regulates nursing

Michigan Board of Nursing

Nursing licensure in Michigan is set by the Michigan Board of Nursing, administered through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). For official, current requirements, use the board directly.

Search for a licensee — Michigan LARA

How to register for the NCLEX in Michigan

1. Apply for licensure by examination with the Michigan Board of Nursing and meet its eligibility requirements.
2. Register for the NCLEX with Pearson VUE and pay the exam fee.
3. Once the board finds you eligible, you receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) and schedule at a Pearson VUE test center.
4.Use NursingCEA’s topic quizzes and study guides to prepare in the meantime.

Nursing schools in Michigan

A few of the nursing programs based in Michigan:

University of Michigan School of Nursing (Ann Arbor)
Michigan State University College of Nursing (East Lansing)
Wayne State University College of Nursing (Detroit)
Grand Valley State University Kirkhof College of Nursing

License renewal & continuing education in Michigan

License renewal: Every two years (biennial).
RN continuing education: 25 contact hours of continuing education within the two years before renewal, including at least 2 hours in pain and pain-symptom management and implicit-bias training. A one-time human-trafficking training also applies.
Required topics: Pain and pain-symptom management (at least 2 hours), Implicit bias training, Human trafficking (one-time)

Implicit-bias hours phase in based on licensure date; for renewals after June 1, 2022, the amount depends on years of licensure since June 1, 2021. Confirm the exact implicit-bias total for your cycle with LARA.

Michigan Board of Nursing renewal details How nursing CE works

NursingCEA does not provide continuing-education credit, contact hours, or certificates — we offer free practice questions and study material only. Requirements are set by the Michigan Board of Nursing and change over time; always confirm the current rules with the board.

Michigan nursing & NCLEX — frequently asked

: No, not currently. Compact legislation advanced in the Michigan Legislature and passed the House in June 2025, but the state has not enacted and implemented the compact. A multistate license from another state does not authorize practice in Michigan; nurses need a Michigan license.
: The Michigan Board of Nursing, administered by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), licenses RNs and LPNs and approves nursing programs. Use LARA for current requirements.
: Apply for licensure by examination with the Michigan Board of Nursing through LARA, then register for the NCLEX with Pearson VUE and pay the fee. Once the board confirms eligibility you receive an Authorization to Test and schedule at a Pearson VUE center. NCSBN develops the NCLEX.
: Use LARA's online licensee search (the Accela-based verification portal), which shows license status and any disciplinary action. Michigan does not participate in Nursys QuickConfirm for its own licenses, so the LARA lookup is the primary source.
: Michigan nursing programs include the University of Michigan School of Nursing in Ann Arbor, Michigan State University in East Lansing, Wayne State University in Detroit, and Grand Valley State University's Kirkhof College of Nursing. Confirm current board approval with LARA.

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