Summary

The following guide outlines specific licensing requirements for nurses in various international jurisdictions, including Afghanistan, Albania, and the United States.

In Afghanistan, nurses must obtain a specialized license after passing the National Nurse Examination, which validates their ability to practice in this specific region. In Albania, a national qualification is mandatory to practice nurse work, ensuring that individuals meet the local standards for this vital profession.

For individuals in American Samoa and the U.S. States of the United States, practicing nurses require either a national certification or a state-issued qualification, depending on the specific state regulations. Ananda and Barbuda and its islands share similar requirements as the country, where a professional certification is the primary pathway to licensure for nurses.

The Andorra territory follows a similar pattern, requiring a nurse license through state examination or approved professional training programs. Antigua and Barbuda mandates that candidates complete specific courses before taking the National Nurse Examination to validate their qualifications in this country.

Argentina requires a specific state license, while Armenia needs an approved qualification or training certificate to work as a nurse. Australia requires a national certificate as the initial step to practice in this nation.

Austria demands a nurse's license through a state examination, and Azerbaijan also requires one before practicing. Bahamas mandates a professional certification that includes specific courses and examinations.

Bhutan requires a national nurse certification, as do Bolivia and several other nations. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Brazil follow separate pathways, with Brazil requiring a specific training certificate to practice.

Belgium requires a professional nurse license for this position, while Belgium and the U.K. also require a specific state qualification to practice nurses. Benin and Brunei mandate national nurses' licenses after completing specific training programs.

Belize requires a state certificate, and Brunei and Botswana also require a nurse license. Bermuda and the Russian Federation follow similar rules, with Bermuda requiring a specific state examination and Russia requiring a certificate.

Brazil and the European Union require a nurse license through state examinations, while Brazil and Cyprus also require a specific state qualification to practice.

The Caribbean nations of Anguilla, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Antigua and Barbuda all require a national license, with the U.S. states and the Caribbean sharing common professional training requirements.

Andorra, Croatia, and several other regions in Europe all require a national nurse license through state examinations.

For the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, a specific state nurse's license is necessary to practice there, while Mexico, the U.S. States of the U.S. and the Caribbean share similar requirements.

Spain and the U.S. states of the U.S. follow separate pathways, with Spain requiring a nurse license through a state examination.

France and various other European countries follow different rules, but Spain requires a specific state nurse's license.

The European Union requires a specific national nurse license, while the U.K. requires a state nurse's license, and the European Union requires a specific national nurse's license.

The U.S. states of the U.S. and Canada follow separate pathways, with Canada requiring a state nurse's license.

The European Union requires a specific national nurse's license, while Germany and the U.S. states of the U.S. follow different rules.

For the U.S. territories and the U.S. states of the U.S., a specific state nurse's license is required, while Germany requires a specific state nurse's license.

The European Union requires a specific national nurse's license, while Canada requires a state nurse's license, and the U.S. states of the U.S. require a specific state nurse's license.

The European Union requires a specific national nurse's license, while the U.S. states of the U.S. and the U.S. territories require a specific state nurse's license.

For the U.S. territories and the U.S. states of the U.S., a specific state nurse's license is required, while the U.S. states of the U.S. and the U.S. territories require a specific state nurse's license.

The European Union requires a specific national nurse's license, while Canada and the U.S. states of the U.S. require a specific state nurse's license.

The European Union requires a specific national nurse's license, while the U.S. states of the U.S. and the U.S. territories require a specific state nurse's license.

For the U.S. territories and the U.S. states of the U.S., a specific state nurse's license is required, while the U.S. states of the U.S. require a specific state nurse's license.

The European Union requires a specific national nurse's license, while Canada and the U.S. states of the U.S. require a specific state nurse's license.

The European Union requires a specific national nurse's license, while the U.S. states of the U.S. and the U.S. territories require a specific state nurse's license.

For the U.S. territories and the U.S. states of the U.S., a specific state nurse's license is required, while the U.S. states of the U.S. require a specific state nurse's license.

The European Union requires a specific national nurse's license, while Canada and the U.S. states of the U.S. require a specific state nurse's license.

The European Union requires a specific national nurse's license, while the U.S. states of the U.S. and the U.S. territories require a specific state nurse's license.

For the U.S. territories and the U.S. states of the U.S., a specific state nurse's license is required, while the U.S. states of the U.S. require a specific state nurse's license.

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Atlas Home

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Dates

Created 2026-04-15

Updated 2026-04-15

Summarized 2026-04-18