As of July 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education implemented new Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) that requires professional nursing programs to provide:
- A list of all states/jurisdictions where the institution’s curriculum meets state educational requirements for professional licensure or certification,
- A list of all states/jurisdictions where the institution’s curriculum does not meet state educational requirements for professional licensure or certification, and
- A list of all states/jurisdictions where the institution has not made a determination of whether the curriculum meets educational requirements.
Disclaimer: This information, which is fluid and ever-evolving, has been gathered from a variety of sources. Although Research College of Nursing has made every effort to provide complete, accurate and up-to-date information, the College cannot guarantee the completeness and accuracy of this information.
| State Board of Nursing Website | Curriculum Meets Educational Requirements for RN Licensure – BSN |
|---|---|
| Alabama | YES |
| Alaska | YES |
| Arizona | YES |
| Arkansas | YES |
| California | Undetermined: The board of nursing determines eligibility for licensure based on the completed transcript. Therefore, Research College of Nursing cannot determine whether completion of the educational program meets the educational requirements. Prospective students are encouraged to contact California’s board of nursing. |
| Colorado | YES |
| Connecticut | YES |
| Delaware | YES |
| District of Columbia | YES |
| Florida | YES |
| Georgia | YES |
| Hawaii | YES |
| Idaho | YES |
| Illinois | YES |
| Indiana | YES |
| Iowa | YES |
| Kansas | YES |
| Kentucky | YES |
| Louisiana | YES |
| Maine | YES |
| Maryland | YES |
| Massachusetts | YES |
| Michigan | YES |
| Minnesota | YES |
| Mississippi | YES |
| Missouri | YES |
| Montana | YES |
| Nebraska | YES |
| Nevada | YES |
| New Hampshire | YES |
| New Jersey | YES |
| New Mexico | YES |
| New York | YES |
| North Carolina | YES |
| North Dakota | YES |
| Ohio | YES |
| Oklahoma | YES |
| Oregon | YES |
| Pennsylvania | YES |
| Rhode Island | YES |
| South Carolina | YES |
| South Dakota | YES |
| Tennessee | YES |
| Texas | YES |
| Utah | YES |
| Vermont | YES |
| Virginia | YES |
| Washington | YES |
| West Virginia | YES |
| Wisconsin | YES |
| Wyoming | YES |