Nurses Directory

Nurse Directory: Find Registered Nurses, LPNs and Nurse Practitioners Near You

The main entry point to find nurses in the United States. Search the RN directory, LPN directory, and NP directory by name, credential, specialty, city, or state — every listing is cross-checked against state boards of nursing.

Find a nurse by credential

Start with the credential you need. Each credential hub links to specialty and location pages so you can narrow to a nurse near you.

  • Registered Nurses (RN) — bedside, ambulatory, and community care
  • Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN / LVN) — long-term care, clinics, home health
  • Nurse Practitioners (NP) — primary care, family, pediatric, geriatric, acute care
  • Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM) — pregnancy, birth, and gynecologic care
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) — specialty-focused advanced practice
  • Case Management Nurses (CCM) — care coordination and utilization review

Find registered nurses (RN directory)

The registered nurse directory lists RNs across every U.S. state. Filter by clinical specialty — ICU, ER, oncology, pediatric, psychiatric, home health, telehealth, travel — or by practice setting.

Find an LPN

The LPN directory helps families and employers find licensed practical nurses for long-term care, home health, private duty, rehab, and clinic roles. Search by city, state, and setting.

Find a nurse practitioner

The NP directory lists board-certified nurse practitioners with prescriptive authority across family, pediatric, geriatric, women's health, psychiatric, and acute care. Browse by specialty, employer, or location.

Find a nurse near you

Browse the directory by state, metro, and city. Each location hub links to county and city-level pages so you can find nurses serving your area — from home health RNs to per-diem LPNs to primary-care NPs.

Verify before you hire

Every credential should be confirmed through the issuing state board of nursing. For participating states, Nursys provides national multi-state license verification. License lookup is free.

Find Registered Nurses, LPNs and Nurse Practitioners near you

Search healthcare professional profiles by name, state, specialty or license type.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a nurse directory?

A nurse directory is a searchable index of licensed nursing professionals — registered nurses, LPNs, and nurse practitioners — organized by credential, specialty, employer, and location so patients, families, and employers can find and verify them.

How do I find a nurse near me?

Search by city, ZIP, or state and filter by credential (RN, LPN, NP) or specialty (home health, ICU, pediatrics). Every listing is cross-checked against the issuing state board of nursing.

How do I find a registered nurse?

Use the RN directory to browse registered nurses by state, city, and clinical specialty. You can also search by name to confirm licensure with the state board.

How do I find an LPN or nurse practitioner?

The LPN and NP directories list licensed practical nurses and nurse practitioners by state, specialty, and practice setting. Filter by home health, long-term care, primary care, or acute care.

Is the nurse directory free to use?

Yes. Searching the directory, viewing public nurse profiles, and running license lookups against state boards are free for patients, families, and employers.