Alabama
Alabama Board of Nursing
Foreign-educated applicants typically submit credentialing through the board's approved evaluator list.
Requirements, fees, and forms change frequently. Always confirm directly with the official Alabama board before applying or paying fees.
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What the Alabama board typically asks for.
Often required — Confirm directly with the board — policies vary and change.
Confirm directly with the board — policies vary and change.
An SSN may be required for licensure — Confirm directly with the board — policies vary and change.
Criminal background / fingerprint check commonly required.
How the Alabama NCLEX path usually runs.
Board-specific details vary — this is the general order most internationally-educated nurses follow.
- 1
Confirm board acceptance of your credentials
Read the Alabama board's page on international applicants. Decide whether CGFNS or a state-specific evaluation applies to you.
- 2
Order credential evaluation
If required, open your CGFNS CES (or state-specific) account. Documents flow directly from your nursing school and board to the evaluator.
- 3
Submit Alabama board application + fee
Apply through the board's official portal. Pay the state licensure fee. Do not pay agents on behalf of the board.
- 4
Register for NCLEX with Pearson VUE
After the board approves you, register with Pearson VUE and pay the NCLEX fee. Wait for the Authorization to Test (ATT) email.
- 5
Sit NCLEX
NCLEX testing in Africa is currently in Nairobi (Kenya) and Johannesburg (South Africa) — confirm the current list on NCSBN before booking. Your ATT window is typically 90 days.
- 6
Receive licence + start VisaScreen
The Alabama board issues the RN licence after you pass. VisaScreen (separate from NCLEX) is required for most US work visas.
Alabama official source
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