Nursys Guide
A practical guide to using Nursys QuickConfirm and Nurse e-Notify — the national NCSBN tools for verifying and monitoring U.S. nursing licenses.
Nursys is the national nurse licensure database operated by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). It pulls real-time data directly from participating state boards, giving employers, agencies, and the public a single source for license verification and discipline status.
Verify directly with the state board of nursing if the license is from a non-participating state (California, New York), if you need a board-specific document, or if the Nursys record does not match.
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Nursys is the national nurse licensure database operated by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). It aggregates real-time licensure data from participating state boards.
Most U.S. states and territories share data with Nursys. California and New York are notable non-participants — verify those licenses directly through the state board.
QuickConfirm is a single nurse license verification — best for hiring decisions. e-Notify is an automated subscription that notifies employers of license changes, expirations, and discipline.
QuickConfirm is free for the basic verification view. Permanent verification reports (used for endorsement to another state or credentialing files) carry a small per-report fee.
Yes. Nursys covers RN and LPN/VN licenses in participating compact and non-compact states.