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MET for Healthcare
You have worked hard to build your healthcare career. Take the next step and earn your credential for licensing in the U.S. with MET.
“MET was a key step in achieving my professional license and immigration goals. It opened doors for my career in the U.S. ”
Danielle, 22, Nurse from Brazil
Why choose MET?
Accepted by more than 35 state boards of nursing as proof of English language proficiency
Widely recognized by credentialing organizations such as HRSA, TruMerit, and Josef Silny & Associates
Available at a convenient test center
Reliable and secure digital format
Test results are available in as few as 5 days
Share your results with healthcare institutions or nursing boards at no additional cost
Explore your options for a healthcare profession in the U.S.
MET is accepted by TruMerit to apply for occupational visas to work in the US for the following healthcare professions:
- Registered Nurse
- Practical/Vocational Nurse
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Audiologist
MET supports Nurse Licensure across the United States
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36 states: licensure by examination
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10 states: licensure by endorsement via the Nurse Licensure Compact
Minimum MET Requirements Licensure by Examination
Federal immigration standard set by HRSA: 55 overall, 55 speaking
| State Board of Nursing | Overall MET | MET Speaking |
|---|---|---|
|
Alabama |
55 |
55 |
|
Alaska |
55 |
55 |
|
Arkansas |
55 |
55 |
|
Colorado |
55 |
55 |
|
Connecticut |
55 |
55 |
|
Delaware |
55 |
55 |
|
District of Columbia |
55 |
55 |
|
Florida |
55 |
55 |
|
Hawaii |
55 |
55 |
|
Idaho |
55 |
55 |
|
Illinois |
55 |
55 |
|
Indiana |
55 |
55 |
|
Iowa |
55 |
55 |
|
Kentucky |
55 |
55 |
|
Louisiana |
55 |
55 |
|
Maryland |
53 |
53 |
|
Massachusetts |
55 |
55 |
|
Michigan |
55 |
55 |
|
Missouri |
58 |
59 |
|
Montana |
55 |
55 |
|
Nebraska |
55 |
55 |
|
New Mexico |
59 |
|
|
North Dakota |
55 |
55 |
|
Oklahoma |
55 |
55 |
|
Pennsylvania |
55 |
55 |
|
Rhode Island |
55 |
55 |
|
South Carolina |
55 |
55 all 4 skills |
|
South Dakota |
55 |
55 |
|
Tennessee |
55 |
55 |
|
Texas |
55 |
55 |
|
Utah |
55 |
55 |
|
Virginia |
55 |
55 |
|
Washington |
55 |
55 |
|
West Virginia |
55 |
55 |
|
Wisconsin |
58 |
59 |
|
Wyoming |
55 |
55 |
Internationally trained nurses seeking U.S. licensure may use MET as an English language credential
- if a state belongs to the Nurse Licensure Compact
- if a state approves MET for first license (Licensure by Examination)
- if MET is an approved credential for multi-state licenses (Licensure by Endorsement)
You should also review licensure requirements with the state agency to which you will apply.
Prepare to shine on test day.
Learn more about MET sections and find test preparation resources.
Did you know?
Michigan Language Assessment has roots going all the way back to 1941! That’s when the University of Michigan established the English Language Institute—the first university-based intensive English program in the United States.
