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  • Microsoft Word - Att_15_Proposed Revised Legal Memo to Employers_Draft 4

    Site: nursecompact.com

    The nurse may apply for licensure in advance of a change in primary state of residence. 2. A multistate license shall not be issued by the new home until the nurse provides satisfactory evidence of a change in primary state of residence to the new home state and satisfies all applicable requirements to obtain a multistate license from the new home state.”

  • NLC-Supporters.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    Revised 04/2026 nursecompact.com http://www.nursecompact.com http://www.nursecompact.com NurseCompact.com NH GUAM MARIANA ISLANDS (MP) AMERICAN SAMOA (AS) HAWAII VIRGIN ISLANDS ID AZ SD TN VA MO DC FL OK WY AR MS KY ND NE WV GA SC MT MD TX ME IA NC DE NM CO WI UT KS LA IN AL NJ VT OH PA WA RI CT MA NLC States Partial Implementation Currently No Action NLC Enacted, Awaiting Implementation 43 states have enacted the NLC NLC States Revised: Sept. 6, 2023 43 states have enacted the NLC Nurses who ho ...

  • 2018CNOFactsheetFINAL.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    In order for the nurse to be able to practice immediately upon moving, the nurse may apply prior to the move. This nurse may opt to obtain a single state license while applying as a resident of a noncompact state. Certain states offer a temporary single state license. This may also be helpful to the nurse who needs to start practice in the short term. A multistate license may be issued if residency and eligibility requirements are met.

  • Legalmemotoemployers2018.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    The nurse may apply for licensure in advance of a change in primary state of residence. 2. A multistate license shall not be issued by the new home until the nurse provides satisfactory evidence of a change in primary state of residence to the new home state and satisfies all applicable requirements to obtain a multistate license from the new home state.”

  • NLC_Map.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    NurseCompact.com NH GUAM MARIANA ISLANDS (MP) AMERICAN SAMOA (AS) HAWAII VIRGIN ISLANDS ID AZ SD TN VA MO DC FL OK WY AR MS KY ND NE WV GA SC MT MD TX ME IA NC DE NM CO WI UT KS LA IN AL NJ VT OH PA WA RI CT MA NLC States Partial Implementation Currently No Action NLC Enacted, Awaiting Implementation 43 states have enacted the NLC NLC States Revised: Sept. 6, 2023 43 jurisdictions have enacted the NLC Nurses who hold an active compact license may now practice in this state. Nurses who reside in ...

  • moving-scenarios.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    When relocating to another compact state, it is the nurse’s responsibility to apply for licensure by endorsement in their new PSOR within 60 days. You must have a license in the state where you reside. Proof of residency such as a current driver’s license may be required. The nurse may practice on the former home state license only UNTIL the multistate license in the new PSOR is issued. Upon issuance of a new multistate license, the former license will be deactivated.

  • nlc_definitions.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    Multistate License: a license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) issued by a home state licensing board that authorizes the licensed nurse to practice in all compact states under a multistate licensure privilege. Nursys®: the national nurse database that contains the licensure and disciplinary information of all RNs and LPN/VNs as contributed by states.

  • How it Works | NURSECOMPACT

    Site: nursecompact.com

    Learn how the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) works, who qualifies for a multistate license, PSOR requirements, and resources for nurses, employers, and students. See Comparison Fact Sheet To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Watch on YouTube  |  Watch on Vimeo Explanation of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) This short video helps explain the NLC. It explains what a NLC multistate license is and provides a broad overview of steps nurses need to take when permanently changing their home states.

  • 23NLGTool-flyer.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    Questions About Nurse Licensure? For internationally educated RNs and LPN/VNs, the tool displays licensure requirements for where they plan to live and practice. It also gathers important information directly from BONs, such as: • BON-accepted English proficiency exams • BON-accepted credentials evaluations services • Social Security number requirements • Other relevant application information • BON contact information Nurse licensure can be complex. NCSBN’s Nurse Licensure Guidance tool helps international and U.S.

  • Updated-Legislator-FAQ.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    NurseCompact.com http://www.nursecompact.com http://nursecompact.com How does the NLC keep patients safe? All nurses practicing under a multistate license must meet a minimum set of licensure requirements, including a fingerprint federal criminal background check. These requirements are based on the highest regulatory standards for licensed health care professionals. Nurses who fail to meet these requirements will not be eligible for a multistate license, and multistate privileges will be removed from nurses when disciplinary actions are taken against a home state multistate license.