Is Missouri a compact (multistate) nursing state?

Yes. Missouri is a fully implemented member of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a nurse whose primary residence is Missouri can hold a multistate license and practice in other compact states.

Who regulates nursing in Missouri?

The Missouri State Board of Nursing, within the Division of Professional Registration in the Department of Commerce and Insurance, licenses RNs and LPNs and approves nursing programs. Use the board directly for current requirements.

How do I register for the NCLEX in Missouri?

Apply for licensure by examination with the Missouri State Board of Nursing, 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. The NCLEX is developed by NCSBN.

How can I verify a Missouri nursing license?

Use the Missouri Division of Professional Registration's licensee search, which is treated as primary source verification and shows license status and any discipline. Missouri's multistate licenses can also be confirmed through Nursys QuickConfirm.

What nursing schools are in Missouri?

Missouri nursing programs include the University of Missouri–Columbia Sinclair School of Nursing, Saint Louis University's Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing, the Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College in St. Louis, and the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Confirm current board approval with the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

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The Missouri State Board of Nursing sits within the Division of Professional Registration in the Department of Commerce and Insurance and licenses the state's RNs and LPNs. Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a resident's multistate license is valid for practice across other compact states. Missouri's nursing education spans both metro areas, from the Sinclair School of Nursing in Columbia to the Goldfarb School of Nursing in St. Louis.

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Board of Nursing: Missouri State Board of Nursing
Compact status: Nurse Licensure Compact member
License verification: Licensee search — Missouri Division of Professional Registration

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Nurse Licensure Compact

Nurse Licensure Compact member

Missouri is a fully implemented Nurse Licensure Compact member, so an eligible Missouri-resident nurse can practice in other compact states on a single multistate license.

Who regulates nursing

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Nursing licensure in Missouri is set by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, within the Division of Professional Registration in the Department of Commerce and Insurance. For official, current requirements, use the board directly.

Licensee search — Missouri Division of Professional Registration

How to register for the NCLEX in Missouri

1. Apply for licensure by examination with the Missouri State 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 Missouri

A few of the nursing programs based in Missouri:

University of Missouri–Columbia Sinclair School of Nursing
Saint Louis University Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College (St. Louis)
University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Nursing and Health Studies

License renewal & continuing education in Missouri

Confirm the current renewal cycle and any continuing-education requirements directly with the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

Missouri State 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 Missouri State Board of Nursing and change over time; always confirm the current rules with the board.

Missouri nursing & NCLEX — frequently asked

: Yes. Missouri is a fully implemented member of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a nurse whose primary residence is Missouri can hold a multistate license and practice in other compact states.
: The Missouri State Board of Nursing, within the Division of Professional Registration in the Department of Commerce and Insurance, licenses RNs and LPNs and approves nursing programs. Use the board directly for current requirements.
: Apply for licensure by examination with the Missouri State Board of Nursing, 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. The NCLEX is developed by NCSBN.
: Use the Missouri Division of Professional Registration's licensee search, which is treated as primary source verification and shows license status and any discipline. Missouri's multistate licenses can also be confirmed through Nursys QuickConfirm.
: Missouri nursing programs include the University of Missouri–Columbia Sinclair School of Nursing, Saint Louis University's Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing, the Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College in St. Louis, and the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Confirm current board approval with the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

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