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How to get a nursing license in Guam by endorsement

If you are already licensed in another state, endorsement is usually how you get licensed in Guam. Here is how it works and when the compact is the better path.

How do I get a nursing license in Guam by endorsement?

You apply to the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners for a Guam license by endorsement, based on your existing license. Because Guam is not a compact state, endorsement is the main route to practice here — a multistate license from another state does not authorize Guam practice.

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

What licensure by endorsement means

Endorsement is applying for Guam’s own license based on an existing license in good standing. You end up holding a Guam license. It is different from a compact license, which is one multistate license covering all compact states.

Applying through the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners

Applications go through the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners. Requirements and fees are set by the board and change over time, so we point you to the official source rather than listing specifics that could go stale.

Why the compact does not help here

Since Guam is non-compact, there is no Guam multistate license and privilege from other states does not reach Guam. Endorsement is the route. See non-compact states.

Next-step checklist

  • Confirm your current license is active and unencumbered (Nursys).
  • Open the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners endorsement application.
  • Follow the board's current requirements and fees (do not rely on third-party figures).
  • Plan for processing time before you need to start work in Guam.

Frequently asked questions

No. Guam is not a compact state, so a multistate license does not authorize practice in Guam. You generally need a Guam license by endorsement.

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