Nursing Directory
A national nursing directory of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, and nursing specialists. Search by credential, specialty, employer, city, or state.
Filter the directory by the credential you need — RN, LPN/LVN, APRN (NP, CNM, CNS, CRNA), or specialty certification (CCM, CCRN, CEN, OCN, and more).
Browse nurses by U.S. state and metro area. Each state hub links out to county and city-level pages so families and employers can find nurses serving their area.
Find nurses who currently practice or have practiced at named hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and nurse registries — when publicly listed or submitted by the nurse.
Every credential should be verified through the issuing state board of nursing. For participating states, Nursys provides national multi-state verification.
Search healthcare professional profiles by name, state, specialty or license type.
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A nursing directory is a searchable index of licensed nurses and nursing professionals — RNs, LPNs, NPs, CNMs, and CNSs — organized by credential, specialty, employer, and location so families, employers, and recruiters can find and verify them.
Yes. Searching the nursing directory and viewing public profile information is free. Nurses can also claim and update their profile at no cost.
Use the issuing state board of nursing or Nursys to confirm active licensure. Our directory cross-checks listings on a rolling schedule, but legally binding verification must come from the state board.
Yes. Nurses can submit a profile with credential, specialty, employer, and contact preference. Profiles are reviewed before they go live.