National Nurse Directory
Nurse Directory: Find Registered Nurses, LPNs and Nurse Practitioners
Search a national directory of registered nurses, LPNs, and nurse practitioners by name, credential, specialty, city, or state. For license verification, use your state board of nursing or Nursys — the national nurse licensure and disciplinary database.
What is a nurse directory?
A nurse directory is a searchable index of licensed nursing professionals — registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs / LVNs), and nurse practitioners (NPs) — organized so patients, families, and employers can find them by name, credential, specialty, and location.
HealthcareApex is an independent directory, not an official licensing body. We aggregate publicly listed nursing profiles and link out to primary sources for license status. For legally binding license verification, always confirm through the issuing state board of nursing or Nursys.
Search registered nurses, LPNs and nurse practitioners
Start with the credential you need. Each hub links to specialty and location pages so you can narrow to a nurse near you.
Registered Nurses
State-licensed RNs across acute, ambulatory, and community settings.
Browse RN directory →LPNLicensed Practical Nurses
LPNs and LVNs in long-term care, home health, clinics, and rehab.
Browse LPN directory →NPNurse Practitioners
Board-certified NPs across family, pediatric, geriatric, and acute care.
Browse NP directory →By Name
Find nurses by name
Search by first name, last name, or known alias to locate a specific nursing professional. If several nurses share the name, narrow by credential, state, or employer.
To confirm identity and active licensure, cross-reference the nurse's license number and state on the issuing state board of nursing website, or on Nursys for participating states.
Find nurses and caregivers by role
Explore dedicated directories for every major nursing and care role — each with license-verified listings.
Registered Nurses
State-licensed RNs across acute, ambulatory, and community settings.
Browse Registered Nurses →LPNLicensed Practical Nurses
LPNs and LVNs in long-term care, clinics, home health, and rehab.
Browse Licensed Practical Nurses →NPNurse Practitioners
Board-certified NPs with prescriptive authority across family, pediatric, and acute care.
Browse Nurse Practitioners →ICUICU Nurses
Critical care RNs for medical, surgical, neuro, cardiac, and trauma ICUs.
Browse ICU Nurses →ERER Nurses
Emergency department RNs for trauma, fast-track, and pediatric emergency care.
Browse ER Nurses →PedsPediatric Nurses
RNs and NPs specializing in newborn, infant, child, and adolescent care.
Browse Pediatric Nurses →HHHome Health Nurses
Skilled RNs and LPNs delivering care in the home across all 50 states.
Browse Home Health Nurses →TravelTravel Nurses
Contract RNs available for 8, 13, and 26-week assignments nationwide.
Browse Travel Nurses →PRNPer-Diem Nurses
Flexible PRN and per-diem RNs filling same-day and short-term shifts.
Browse Per-Diem Nurses →CareCaregivers
Verified in-home aides, companions, and personal care assistants.
Browse Caregivers →CMCase Management Nurses
RN case managers for care coordination, utilization review, and discharge planning.
Browse Case Management Nurses →EdClinical Education Nurses
Nurse educators and clinical instructors training the next generation of nursing professionals.
Browse Clinical Education Nurses →RN vs LPN vs Nurse Practitioner
A quick side-by-side to help you pick the right credential for the care you need.
| Role | Education | Scope of practice | Typical settings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | ADN or BSN + NCLEX-RN, state RN license | Assessment, care planning, medication administration, patient education | Hospitals, ambulatory clinics, home health, schools, public health |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN / LVN) | Practical nursing diploma + NCLEX-PN, state LPN/LVN license | Basic bedside care, monitoring, wound care, med administration under RN/MD direction | Long-term care, home health, clinics, rehab, private duty |
| Nurse Practitioner (NP) | MSN or DNP + national NP certification, state APRN license | Diagnose, prescribe, and manage patient care (scope varies by state) | Primary care, family / peds / geriatric practices, urgent care, specialty clinics |
Scope of practice for NPs varies by state — full, reduced, and restricted practice. Confirm scope with the state board of nursing.
Browse nursing professionals by credential
From bedside RNs to advanced practice APRNs — pick the credential that fits the care you need.
Registered Nurse
State-licensed RNs across acute, ambulatory and community settings.
Browse RN listings →BSNBachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree-credentialed nurses serving hospital and specialty practice.
Browse BSN listings →MSNMaster of Science in Nursing
Graduate-prepared nurses in education, leadership and advanced practice.
Browse MSN listings →NPNurse Practitioner
Board-certified APRNs across family, pediatric, geriatric and acute care.
Browse NP listings →APRNAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
CRNAs, CNSs, CNMs and NPs with prescriptive authority.
Browse APRN listings →LPN / LVNLicensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
Practical nurses in long-term care, clinics and home health.
Browse LPN / LVN listings →Specialty nurse type directories
Dedicated directories for every major nursing role — each with credential, license, and practice-setting detail.
Registered Nurse Directory
Browse RNs →LPNLicensed Practical Nurse Directory
Browse LPNs →NPNurse Practitioner Directory
Browse NPs →CNMCertified Nurse Midwife Directory
Browse midwives →CNSClinical Nurse Specialist Directory
Browse CNSs →TravelTravel Nurse Directory
Browse travel nurses →VirtualTelehealth Nurse Directory
Browse telehealth nurses →HomeHome Health Nurse Directory
Browse home health nurses →Specialty nurse directories
Browse nurses by clinical specialty — from oncology and cardiac to ICU, ER, hospice and beyond.
Certified Case Manager (CCM) Nurse Directory
Browse ccm nurses →CMCase Management Nurse Directory
Browse case management nurses →OncOncology Nurse Directory
Browse oncology nurses →PedsPediatric Nurse Directory
Browse pediatric nurses →CardiacCardiac Nurse Directory
Browse cardiac nurses →ICUICU / Critical Care Nurse Directory
Browse icu nurses →ERER / Emergency Room Nurse Directory
Browse er nurses →HospiceHospice & Palliative Care Nurse Directory
Browse hospice nurses →PsychPsychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Directory
Browse psychiatric nurses →GeriatricGeriatric Nurse Directory
Browse geriatric nurses →EdClinical Education Nurse Directory
Browse clinical education nurses →Nurse specialties in the national directory
Specialty filters help you find a nurse with the exact training your situation requires.
Find a nurse in your state
Browse the national nurse directory state by state — license verification respects each state board.
Registered nurses by city
Direct links to verified RN listings in the largest U.S. metros.
Featured nursing professionals
A small sample of the credentialed nurses you'll meet in the directory.
Elena Rodriguez, MSN
VerifiedFamily Nurse Practitioner
Austin, Texas · 12 yrs
English · Spanish
Margaret Okafor, RN
VerifiedRegistered Nurse — Home Health
Atlanta, Georgia · 22 yrs
English
Arjun Patel, DNP
VerifiedAdult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Houston, Texas · 8 yrs
English · Hindi · Gujarati
License Verification
How to verify a nurse license
HealthcareApex is a directory, not an official licensing body. For a legally binding license check, always confirm active status with the primary source — the state board of nursing that issued the license, or Nursys for participating states.
Nursys describes itself as the national nurse licensure and disciplinary database, operated by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). It provides free QuickConfirm license lookup for RNs, LPN/VNs, and APRNs in participating jurisdictions.
- 1Confirm the nurse's full legal name and credential (RN, LPN/LVN, APRN).
- 2Note the license number and the state that issued the license.
- 3Open the issuing state board of nursing website (or Nursys for participating states).
- 4Run a license lookup to confirm active status and expiration date.
- 5Check for any public disciplinary actions on the same record.
Nurse directory questions, answered
What is a nurse directory?+
A nurse directory is a searchable registry of licensed nurses — including registered nurses (RNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), and specialty nurses — with credential, license, and contact information that has been verified against state board records.
How do I find a nurse near me?+
Use the search bar to look up nursing professionals by name, city, state, or specialty. You can also browse the directory by state, by city, or by credential to find a registered nurse who matches your needs.
How are nurse listings verified?+
Listings are cross-checked against publicly available records on a rolling schedule, but Healthcare Apex is not an official licensing body. For legally binding license verification, always confirm with the issuing state board of nursing or Nursys — the national nurse licensure and disciplinary database.
What is the difference between an RN and an NP?+
An RN (registered nurse) is licensed to provide clinical nursing care. An NP (nurse practitioner) holds a graduate degree and additional certification, with authority to diagnose, prescribe, and manage patient care in most states.
Is the nurse lookup free for patients?+
Yes. Searching the nursing directory and viewing nurse profiles is free for patients, families, employers, and the general public — no account required.
How do I get listed as a nursing professional?+
Create a free professional profile, submit your license information, and we verify against primary state-board sources before your listing goes live in the national nurse directory.
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Trust & transparency
Important information about this directory
This directory is for informational and discovery purposes only. Always verify professional licenses with official state boards. HealthcareApex does not provide medical advice, endorse providers, or guarantee the accuracy of self-submitted listings. Contact professionals directly to confirm availability, qualifications, and services. If you see incorrect information, claim or update your profile, or report it to us.