Nursys Guide

Nursys License Verification Guide

A practical guide to using Nursys QuickConfirm and Nurse e-Notify — the national NCSBN tools for verifying and monitoring U.S. nursing licenses.

What Nursys is

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.

QuickConfirm — single license lookup

  • Free basic verification (name, license number, status, expiration)
  • Covers RN, LPN/VN, and APRN licenses
  • Includes public disciplinary actions
  • Used for hiring, family due diligence, and care coordination

Nurse e-Notify — ongoing monitoring

  • Subscription service for employers and agencies
  • Automatic alerts on license changes, renewals, and expirations
  • Discipline notifications across participating states
  • Reduces credentialing risk between renewal cycles

How to use Nursys QuickConfirm

  • Go to nursys.com and choose QuickConfirm
  • Search by name and state, or by license number
  • Confirm the result matches the nurse's stated credential and state
  • Save a screenshot or permanent verification report for your records

When you need the state board instead

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nursys?

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.

Which states participate in Nursys?

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.

What's the difference between QuickConfirm and e-Notify?

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.

Is Nursys free?

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.

Does Nursys include LPNs?

Yes. Nursys covers RN and LPN/VN licenses in participating compact and non-compact states.