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Nursing Career Checklist

The complete new-nurse checklist that covers everything from NCLEX registration to your first code blue. Pre-employment requirements, credentialing documents, clinical skills verification, CEU planning, and career development milestones. 150+ actionable items organized by timeline.

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Before Your First Shift

Licensure & Credentials


Register for NCLEX-RN through Pearson VUE

Submit application to your state Board of Nursing

Obtain RN license and verify on Nursys

Apply for NPI number

Complete BLS/ACLS certification (American Heart Association)

Employment Prep


Physical exam and immunization records (Hep B series, TB test, flu shot)

Background check clearance

Drug screening

CPR card (current, AHA provider level)

Preview shows 2 of 10 sections. Full checklist includes 150+ items spanning orientation, clinical skills checkoff, and first-year development goals.