Everything you need to start your US nursing journey, finally in one place.
NursingUSA is your guide to understanding the process, choosing the right hospital, and building a thriving career. We've done the research so you don't have to — start by telling us where you trained.
I trained as a nurse outside the U.S.
Foreign-trained nurses follow a specific path: credential evaluation (CGFNS), NCLEX, visa, and US licensure. We'll walk you through it country-by-country.
I'm getting my degree in the U.S.
If you're in (or applying to) a US ABSN, BSN, or MSN program, your path runs through F-1 → OPT → EB-3. Here's what you need to know.
I'm already practicing in the U.S.
Already licensed and working in the US? Find non-profit health systems that fit your goals, and connect with peers who've made the move.
I'm considering a nursing career
Curious about US nursing pathways but don't have a degree yet? Start here to see what your options look like.
I'm a hospital administrator
Recruiting international RNs for your health system? Create an account, select your hospitals, and manage your profiles.
US hospitals that sponsor international nurses
We track EB-3, H-1B, and OPT sponsorship history and an international-friendly score for 5411 US hospitals. Find hospitals that hire foreign-trained nurses and compare visa sponsorship records.
Connect with other international nurses in the US and ask questions
Compare notes on credential evaluation, NCLEX prep, visa timelines, and what hospitals are actually like to work for — with nurses who've already walked the path. Free to join, moderated, and built specifically for international RNs.
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Guides, tools, and everything else you need
From NCLEX prep to visa timelines to hospital comparisons — we've researched and written it all.
Two major court victories, Four days apart
In four days, two federal courts delivered decisions that change everything for internationally trained nurses pursuing careers in the United States.
F-1 friendly BSN and MSN programs in the U.S.: a guide for international nursing students
Finding a nursing program is hard, especially if you're an international student
Cost Calculator
How much does it cost to come to the U.S. as an RN?
Ready to start your US nursing journey?
Choose your path, connect with hospitals, and join a community of international nurses building careers in the United States.
We're here to help you every step of the way
From understanding visa pathways to evaluating hospitals to passing NCLEX prep — NursingUSA is built by people who've walked this path.