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2018CNOFactsheetFINAL.pdfSite: nursecompact.com
Where Practice Takes Place Lawful practice requires that a nurse be licensed or have the privilege to practice in the state where the patient or recipient of practice is located at the time nursing service is provided. This is not to be confused with the state where the patient resides because the patient may not be located in the state of residency at the time practice occurs.
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2018MilitaryFactsheetFINAL.pdf
Site: nursecompact.com
What You Need to Know: Federal/Military Nurses and Spouses Federal, Veterans Administration, Military and Indian Health Services Nurses The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows a nurse (registered nurses [RNs] and licensed practical/ vocational nurses [LPN/VNs]) to have one multistate license in the primary state of residence (PSOR or the home state) and to practice in other compact states (remote states), while subject to each state’s practice laws. Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are not included in the NLC. Based on federal supremacy, nurses in this category are exempt from licensure in the state of practice when they hold an active nurse license in any state.
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2025_Employers_Factsheet.pdf
Site: nursecompact.com
This pertains to in-person or telehealth practice. • Nurses holding a multistate license are allowed to practice across state lines in other NLC states. However, a multistate license is changed to a single state license when practice is limited to the home state due to a restriction on the license or some level of disciplinary action. • Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are not included in this compact.
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what-nurse-employers-need-to-know.pdf
Site: nursecompact.com
This pertains to in-person or telehealth practice. • Nurses holding a multistate license are allowed to practice across state lines in other NLC states. However, a multistate license is changed to a single state license when practice is limited to the home state due to a restriction on the license or some level of disciplinary action. • Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are not included in this compact.
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military-family-fact-sheet.pdf
Site: nursecompact.com
Federal, Veterans Administration, Military and Indian Health Services Nurses The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows a nurse (registered nurses [RNs] and licensed practical/ vocational nurses [LPN/VNs]) to have one multistate license in the primary state of residence (PSOR or the home state) and to practice in other compact states (remote states), while subject to each state’s practice laws. Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are not included in the NLC. Based on federal supremacy1, nurses in this category are exempt from licensure in the state of practice when they hold an active nurse license in any state.
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licensebyendorsementv2.pdf
Site: nursecompact.com
Apply for licensure by endorsement in your new PSOR within 60 days of relocation. You may practice with the current active multistate license until the new multistate license is issued. Upon issuance of your new multistate license your former multistate license will be deactivated. NurseCompact.com Your new multistate license grants the privilege to practice in all NLC states. https://nursecompact.com/files/NLC_Map.pdf Definition Bubble 1: Button 7:
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NLC_Key_Provisions-FINAL.pdf
Site: nursecompact.com
Article I Findings and Declaration of Purpose • Facilitate the states’ responsibility to protect the public’s health and safety; • Ensure and encourage the cooperation of party states in the areas of nurse licensure and regulation; • Facilitate the exchange of information between party states in the areas of nurse regulation, investigation and adverse actions; • Promote compliance with the laws governing the practice of nursing in each jurisdiction; • Invest all party states with the au ...
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23NLGTool-flyer.pdf
Site: nursecompact.com
NCSBN’s Nurse Licensure Guidance tool helps international and U.S.-educated nurses learn about state-specific licensure requirements, based on where they want to live and practice in the U.S. Nurse Licensure Guidance For registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) educated in the U.S., the tool displays licensure requirements in their state, jurisdiction or territory and points them to helpful resources, such as: • Direct link to licensure application (or ...
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NLC-DL-Comparison.pdf
Site: nursecompact.com
You can only practice on your former multistate license until you are issued your new multistate license from your new PSOR. The former license then becomes invalid. 5. While practicing in other states, if you violate the state’s laws, and the state takes action (discipline) on your privilege to practice, it is reported to your PSOR, which may take action on your license.
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Microsoft Word - Agenda_Commission_Annual Meeting Aug 12 2025_Draft 1
Site: nursecompact.com
Microsoft Word - Agenda_Commission_Annual Meeting Aug 12 2025_Draft 1 1 AGENDA Annual Meeting of the NLC Commission August 12, 2025 Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Meeting: 1:00 pm – 3:45 pm CT ICNLCA Core Purpose: To facilitate interstate nursing practice in a manner consistent with public protection. ICNLCA Mission Statement: To facilitate cross‐border nursing practice through the implementation of a nationally recognized multistate licensure. ICNLCA Core Values: Transparency – committed to open and honest sharing of information and actions that promote safe cross‐border nursing practice