State Healthcare Licensing by Discipline
Licensing for travel nurses, allied health professionals, locum tenens and school specialists vary by state, so it’s important that you begin the process of obtaining the necessary credentials in the states where you wish to work.
Physician & Advanced Practice
MD/DO
PA
APRN | NP | CRNA | CNM | CNS
MD/DO
Physician & Surgeon
IMLC Compact State: Member State serving as SPL processing applications and issuing licenses
State Board: https://mn.gov/boards/medical-practice/licensing/
State License Verification: https://bmp.hlb.state.mn.us/#/onlineEntitySearch
State Contact: Minnesota Board of Medical Practice – Medical.Board@state.mn.us; (612) 617-2130
Resources
PA
Physician Assistant
NCSL Scope of Practice Policy: Collaboration allowed with a physician
State Board: https://mn.gov/boards/medical-practice/licensing/
State License Verification: https://bmp.hlb.state.mn.us/#/onlineEntitySearch
State Contact: Minnesota Board of Medical Practice – Medical.Board@state.mn.us; (612) 617-2130
Resources
APRN | NP | CRNA | CNM | CNS
Advanced Practice RN, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse-Midwife, Nurse Specialist
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC): Pending NLC Legislation
NCSL Scope of Practice Policy: Transition to independent practice and prescribing period required
State Board: https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/advanced-practice/
State License Verification: https://mbn.hlb.state.mn.us/#/services/onlineEntitySearch
State Contact: Minnesota Board of Nursing – Nursing.Board@state.mn.us; (612) 317-3000