Graduate Nurse Practice

Graduates of nursing programs may practice as a graduate nurse until s/he has received the results of the first licensure exam taken by the nurse or until ninety (90) days after graduation, whichever first occurs. You can only work as a GN after you graduate and until 1) you receive results of your first exam OR 2) 90 days after your graduation date; whichever of these situations occurs first. You are a graduate after you have completed ALL degree requirements and have officially graduated from your nursing program.

If you have any questions, please contact the Board office at nursing@pr.mo.gov. If you practice beyond the graduate exempted practice period, you may be denied the opportunity to test. You are responsible for knowing the date you must cease practicing as a graduate nurse. You are required to abide by the laws in the state in which you practice nursing. You can view and/or print the State of Missouri Nursing Practice Act from the board's web site at https://pr.mo.gov/nursing-rules-statutes.asp.