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The Illinois Board of Nursing licenses registered nurses and practical nurses. Nurses planning to work in Illinois must apply to the Board of Nursing for licensure. Illinois not a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Select license type you’re applying for:
Licensed Practical Nurse - Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores not required to be resubmitted to CGFNS for VS Verification Letter
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES
