Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Nurse Midwives must apply for a license to practice. Advance Practice Nurses have expanded duties and roles. They are Registered Nurses who have completed additional formal studies or clinical experience in specialty areas. Although the State of Indiana does not issue a separate license to Advance Practice Nurses, they can obtain Prescriptive Authority to administer and prescribe drugs and controlled substances. All states require RNs to be licensed.
Requirements vary by state.
Many states require RNs to take continuing education courses in order to maintain their licenses. For more information about these licensing requirements contact your state Board of Nursing.